Programs Archives

Summer of Heroes: Honoring Alaska Youth

Alaska Communications - June 4, 2013

Alaska Communications is happy to announce the third annual Summer of Heroes program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska. The program recognizes five young Alaska heroes who are making a difference in Alaska communities. Read more.

Carrying a Piano Up Chilkoot Pass

Corrie Francis Parks - June 5, 2013

In February, 1898 Mike Mahoney aka “Klondike Mike” made a deal with Hal Henry. He would escort the Sunny Samson Sister Sextette and their luggage over the Chilkoot Pass and down to Dawson city. There was just one problem – the sisters insisted on bringing their accompaniment piano. Learn more.

Homemade Caribou Summer Sausage

Erik Johnson - June 7, 2013

My brother and I had a terrific hunt last fall where we were both lucky enough to harvest a caribou. Because we harvested big bulls, and it was after the rut, we decided to make most of the meat into sausage. See the recipes.

Memories of Making Cranberry Hooch

Connie Walker - June 6, 2013

Bog Cranberries (High Bush Variety) Turn Bright Red in Autumn. (National Archives, 1973.)

In 1968, my handsome, newbie husband Dick spotted an article in the Anchorage Daily News that told how to make different things out of high bush cranberries: jelly, juice, ketchup and hooch. We decided to try and make some. Read more.

Take Action for Early Learning

thread - June 5, 2013

Too many children in the United States arrive at the kindergarten door already behind their peers. But where do we start if we are to make sure our children are ready for school? Earlier than you think! From the moment of birth, babies start on a path of learning and discovery that determines how confidently they step over the kindergarten threshold and beyond. Read more.

Lesil McGuire Announces Lt. Governor Run; And BP Announces $1 Billion Expansion Plan

Michael Carey - June 7, 2013

Lesil McGuire announces her candidacy for lieutenant governor. Group hopes to recall Lindsey Holmes. The Air Force makes its case to move Eielson’s F-16s to Anchorage. Review board adds billions of dollars to the estimated value of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. KSKA: Friday, 6/7 at 2:00pm TV: Friday, 6/7 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 6/8 at 5:00pm Download Audio

A “Big Day” Birding in Seward

Dave Waldron - June 7, 2013

Clark adjusts his field scope in search of more species of bird.

It’s 5:40am, on Saturday. Way early than I usually wake up. I’m going to try and slip out of here without waking the wife and the dog. Let’s go do some birding. Our guide today is Zac Clark. He’s doing what birders call a “Big Day.” Read more.

Alaska Cultural Connections: Historical Trauma

Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media - June 7, 2013

Many rural Alaskan communities are trying to revive their cultures and languages. But some mental health experts say that in order to revitalize their communities and their families, they first have to acknowledge and heal from the pains of the past. APRN’s Anne Hillman learned about historical trauma as part of an on-going series looking at Culture in Alaska. Download Audio

Anchorage teens find more than just a summer job on public lands

Chugach National Forest - June 10, 2013

When Alex Zimmerman was young, she loved the outdoors and told people she wanted to be a “bug scientist” when she grew up. But her career plans really began to take shape last year when she was accepted into Youth Employment in Parks. Read more.