Programs

Summer in Alaska brings a plethora of outdoor adventure opportunities. Boating, hiking, climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting ramp up — and so do the calls for help. On this episode of Outdoor Explorer, host Paul Twardock speaks with representatives from various rescue groups to learn about what they do and how to avoid needing their help.

Walker announces pay raise for troopers; BSEE employee claims whistleblower protection; Kenai and Sitka newspapers misreported voter eligibility before primary; Anchorage bans plastic bags, starting in 2019; Fourth suspected arrested in Anchorage attempted murder case; Agencies map tectonic fault that touches southeast Alaska; GCI updates emergency alert system; Donlin Gold says they can clean up their proposed mine, and pay for it too; UAF program helps science-oriented youths ‘broaden expertise’ with hands-on learning; Kunniak's Spices brings new flavors to Native dishes

ACA repeal bill now peppered with Alaska money to draw Murkowski; Valdez spill response continues as Alyeska investigates cause; 60 Alaska Guardsmen deploying to fight ISIS; How much could electric vehicles put the brakes on Alaska’s oil economy?; Unwanted Unalaska fishing nets find second life in Denmark; 2018 Alaska Teacher of the Year nominee: Ben Walker; Changing the way you think to stay out of prison Listen now

Dallas Seavey is back on top of the Iditarod. And, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's new leader talks about her new role. Plus, a plan to privatize rural DMVs draws legislative pushback.

Through a partnership with the Institute of the North, Nils Andreassen, Karlin Itchoak and Sophie Wiepking Brown worked with Pamela Orme, ASD Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, to bring about a unique course for Alaska Studies teachers. This course entitled We the People of Alaska was offered at a low cost since the instruction was provided for free by guest speakers coordinated by the Institute. Read more.

Dr. Pamela Greenwood is a long time researcher on cognitive aging at George Mason University whose work in this area has led her to explore on how we might be able to slow down the process. On the next Line One, we will discuss her work and the book written with associate Dr. Raja Parasuaman, Nurturing the Older Mind and Brain. KSKA: Monday 8/12 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm Listen Now

Why Trump’s pick for Interior wants land to stay federal; Judge in Alaska tosses lawsuit against electors; Fire burns main structure at Alaska ice carving park; Alaska wildfires linked to climate change; Arctic’s warmest year on record harshly affects ecosystem; Ask a Climatologist: Is that ice fog or freezing fog?; AK: Praising La Señora de Guadalupe in Anchorage; 49 Voices: Sophie Leshan of Anchorage Listen Now

Divorce means decisions. Property, finances, children—all must be discussed and divided. Have you been in this position? Do you face this situation? Join Senior Judge Elaine Andrews as we walk through the complicated territory of family law. KSKA: Wednesday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. DOWNLOAD AUDIO

Locals attempt to rebuild after powerful winds tear through Kuskokwim communities; Port Heiden loses road access to safe harbor and old village; Work starts on oil exploration project in Arctic federal waters; As kings suffer across Southeast, Chilkat Chinook candidate for “stock of concern”; Unalaska mayor will face recall election in 2018; Come 2018, the state plans to dispose of F/V Akutan; Juneau revisits scrapping eagle nest protections; Sheldon Chalet offers luxury at elevation in the Alaska Range; Memoir details emigration from Ireland to New York to Alaska Listen now

Babies who were exposed to alcohol during pregnancy can develop lifelong developmental disabilities known collectively as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD. The effects can be subtle to severe and every person is affected differently, making diagnosis challenging but critical for better life outcomes. A new documentary features the stories of Alaskans living with FASD and their journey toward learning skills for a happy life. We learn more about the tools for coping with FASD on this Talk of Alaska.

Business leaders share the economic impact of Alaska's child care crisis. Plus, with a looming natural gas shortfall and expensive imports, are Southcentral utilities taking renewable energy seriously? And, The Dillingham City School District plans to buy a hydroponic tank so students can grow their own produce.