State Senate Passes Oil Tax Overhaul; Changing Arctic Impacts On Subsistence, Economies

The state senate on Wednesday night narrowly passed an overhaul of the oil tax system. Iditarod Trail Committee deals with an unusual death of a dropped dog in Unalakleet. The Arctic is changing, investigate the impacts to subsistence and food resources and the potential for new economies there. Fairbanks officials looking for a way to bring in cheaper gas. KSKA: Friday, 3/22 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 3/23 at 6:00pm TV: Friday, 3/22 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 3/23 at 5:00pm Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: October 10, 2007

Tonight we look at the role the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) might play in preserving Alaska's polar bear population, as their ice habitat...

Education and Economic Opportunities for Women: solutions to poverty and conflict in Pakistan

KSKA: Tuesday, April 12, at 2:00 p.m. Jodi has been working with MDF since 2009. She is a former educator, earned a Masters degree in International Development from the University of Denver. Jodi visits Pakistan periodically and loves to share/present the meaningful work they do. Jodi is currently a board member of Four Valleys Community School and working on publishing a book about their experience providing education and economic opportunities to vulnerable populations in Pakistan. DOWNLOAD AUDIO

Night Music: March 24, 2012

Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title Label Duration Una Mas Clark...

Listeners question Anchorage police. Take a listen.

On June 15—in light of the killing of George Floyd beneath the knee of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, plus intense local,...

Reporter’s roundtable: Liquor stores, detox centers and marijuana

Bethel saw the opening of its first liquor store since the 1970s. Opioid detox centers were a hot topic in the headlines this week. And as always, the struggle behind commercial marijuana continues throughout the state. On this week's Alaska Edition, we go behind the headlines with a group of reporters covering stories on drugs and alcohol.

The Special Session; and a New Film Incentive Credit Bill

The stories up for discussion this week are: Gov. Parnell throws in the towel on oil taxes; status of the gas line legislation; new film incentive credit bill; municipal election squabbles continue; and the redistricting saga continues. KSKA: Friday, 4/27 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 4/28 at 6:00pm KAKM: Friday, 4/27 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 4/28 at 5:00pm

New Latino music show coming to KSKA July 29

Please welcome KSKA's newest volunteer and music host -- Dave Luera. Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera (Something New with Dave Luera) is a bilingual program...

AK: Options dwindle for orphaned sea otters

In coastal Alaska, a bacterial infection has caused adult sea otter die-offs in record numbers. Meanwhile, researchers have seen a steep increase in the number of orphaned pups over the last several years. Listen now

Report Cites Need For Increased Communication

An annual report by the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council indicates that Alaska Natives continue to have a high suicide rate, despite millions of dollars...

Willy and Adrienne Shelton

Willy and Adrianne Shelton talk about their son Joel, his twin Nathan and their younger brother, and how Joel’s leukemia diagnosis and treatment has impacted their family, faith and relationships. LISTEN HERE
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Hometown Alaska: What’s new 7 years after voters said yes to legal marijuana

So, here’s one new thing: This fall, UAA, our hometown university campus, is offering its first marijuana information class, open to students and community...

Algo Nuevo: Dec. 7, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the December 7, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016

Several incumbents ejected from Legislature in what was Alaska's lowest Primary turnout ever; in race for North Slope House seat, difference in votes is a handful; no surprises in U.S. House and Senate primaries; District 6's Talerico-Smith primary proves to be civil, if not friendly; cleaner electricity for Peninsula village to arrive by way of Anchorage; as wildfires blaze, Southeast glaciers could be feeling the melt; Quinhagak responds to a series of apparent heroin overdoses; Alaskan long jumper misses qualifying in Rio Olympics; Eagle River couple plans vast adventure in wooden plane Listen now

New Schedule: New Tuesdays

Our new schedule launches this week and each day we're highlighting the changes and especially the new programs we've added. You can learn all...

Alaska News Nightly: December 22, 2008

A Washington, DC judge released a complaint today from a Department of Justice employee who accuses the team that prosecuted Ted Stevens of misconduct....

Alaska Ski Swap Gears Up for Winter with Some Improvements

The Alyeska Ski Club and the University of Alaska Anchorage Ski Team present the annual Alaska Ski Swap Nov. 10 at the West Anchorage High School gymnasium. The swap generates over $100,000 per year, with 70 percent of each sale retained by sellers and 30 percent donated to support youth skiing in Southcentral Alaska. New this year, the ski swap expands to cover all outdoor winter recreation gear and adds an online registration component for gear that saves sellers money. Read more.

Enduring Burning: Alaska Walks for Life

Tele Aadsen recounts the recent Walk for Life in Sitka, an effort to bring awareness to the high rates of suicides in urban areas and Arctic villages. Read more.

Algo Nuevo: June 24, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, June 24, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Alaska News Nightly: October 29, 2009

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...