Alaska News Nightly: August 30, 2007

Class action plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez oil spill case are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the oil giant's latest appeal....
Five Alaska Airlines planes parked at gates

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Alaskans are still stranded across the country as nasty weather keeps planes grounded. And a new federal committee is working to change derogatory names on American landmarks. Plus researchers are bouncing a radio signal from Alaska off a far-out space object.

Alaska News Nightly: December 28, 2007

Fairbanks struggles with drunk drivers. Plus, voters may be asked to decide whether the state will have a new crime lab. Those...

Something Different: June 8, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the June 8, 2008 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song...

Announcing the Great Alaskan Short Film Contest

AIFF Logo The Anchorage International Film Festival announces the Great Alaskan Short Film Contest. This is a new contest meant to encourage filmmaking in Alaska by Alaskans. Films must be between 15 and 25 minutes in length and not have screened anywhere previously. Winners will be awarded cash prizes. Read more.

Algo Nuevo: February 7, 2016

Here’s the Sunday, February 7th, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo [at] alaskapublic [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.
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Algo Nuevo May 22, 2016

Here’s the Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

Algo Nuevo: May 12, 2013

Here’s the Sunday, May 12, 2013 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Gov. Parnell Rejects Medicaid Expansion; And Redistricting May Be Finished

Governor Sean Parnell objects to Medicaid expansion. Fairbanks suffers a power outage like no other in recent memory. The Anchorage Assembly passes a budget, but remains wrapped up in the debate over ice rinks and tennis courts. Lawmakers are talking about the possibility of state investment in the gas line. Reapportionment of the Legislature appears to be over; the opponents of the plan are giving up. Sen.Mark Begich is targeted for his vote on health care. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has become prominently involved in the debate over sexual misconduct in the military. KSKA: Friday, 11/22 at 2PM & Saturday, 11/23 at 6PM. KAKM: Friday 11/22 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 11/23 at 4:30PM Download Audio
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Young Cook Inlet fisherman are looking to other more profitable waters. And, more than 400 Alaskans have now died from the coronavirus. Plus, Alaskans' share their shopping plans now that the Canadian border is open.

LISTEN: Economic Impact Payments are beginning to hit bank accounts. Here’s what you need to know.

The American Rescue Plan, which includes another round of federal relief money for Americans impacted by the pandemic.

Anchorage transportation plan to hold steady on money for bike routes

The city will not be increasing the $11.8 million they plan to use for non-motorized transport projects in the 2015 to 2018 Transportation Improvement Program. The Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions advisory committee took comments on the plan on Thursday. A dozen people spoke in favor of increasing the money used to mark bike lanes and improve the trail system.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 10, 2021

The Pfizer vaccine gets the green light for 12-15 years old, and shots could start later this week. And, new CDC rules could allow a short Alaska cruise season but small towns are not popping champagne corks just yet. Plus, what happened to those disappearing Instagram posts about missing and murdered Indigenous people?

Alaska News Nightly: December 1, 2010

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS. Download Audio...

Sweet and Sustainable: Alaska Prawns and Shrimp

alaska-shrimp-scallops-excerpt The windshield has a crack running through it, there’s a little rust and a dent or two on the body, and some of the paint is chipping off the hand-lettered sign affixed to the vehicle’s side, but we look for Patrick Johnson’s little black truck every summer when we’re cruising around Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. If we don’t happen across his truck, we go find him at his Shrimp Guys Seafoods shop in Soldotna. See the recipe.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Young on both sides of debate as House health bill vote is delayed; Walker: Up to 45K Alaskans could lose coverage with GOP bill; Palmer man faces federal charges in 2016 double homicide; Police on lookout for Fairbanks library shooter; Military officials discuss REAL ID urgency, other issues; Huge fine issued for dangerous incident at Anchorage power plant; Emperor goose hunt will bring temporary jobs to 6 YK Delta villages; Fish and Game says crab counts were low this season, fishermen disagree; Inter-Island Ferry attracts more passengers; Fox Spring could remain under state ownership; Ask a Climatologist: Clear and cold on repeat Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 13, 2017

Fairbanks International Airport evacuated after bomb threat; Legislature on track to pass lowest number of bills in state history this session; Legislation would require deeds to feature disclosure of property contamination; One man dead in fatal Pilot Station shooting; Anchorage air traffic controller wins award for Bering Sea save; Alaska Airlines expanding statewide infrastructure; Ambler Road access project scoping period extended; New recommendations made for protecting Alexander Archipelago Wolf population; Ask a Climatologist: River breakup is all about spring temps; YKHC dedicates hospital expansion project to late Toksook Bay Elder Listen now

RUNNING: Republican U.S. House, Alaska

John R Cox (R) and Sheldon Fisher (R) are running for U.S. House in the primary election on August 24, 2010. Here...

Native Youth Pick Up Traditional Knowledge

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage The traditional summer for Alaska Native youth centers on the family fish camp and a chance to absorb culture and...

Algo Nuevo: June 30, 2013

Here’s the Sunday, June 30, 2013 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...