Celebrating the Loussac Library’s 25th Anniversary
Monday, August 29 at 1:00 pm
This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, Toni McPherson and Shane Mitchell share inside historic library stories and what's happening at the library during the month long birthday party.
AK: Southeast dairy goat business presents unique challenges
Buying fresh dairy produce in Southeast Alaska isn’t easy. The rugged, mountainous landscape doesn’t lend itself well to farming. Now a farming couple in Petersburg are trying to change the way people consume milk in town. For the past year they’ve been selling raw milk processed by their own herd of dairy goats. But, producing – and selling – dairy products in Southeast Alaska comes with a unique set of challenges.
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The Alaska Ecosystem
Changing climate is prompting responses from many different species. Among the first to adapt are predators and insects. Tracking our eco-system is the subject of the next Talk of Alaska. The spruce bark beetle and the great white shark are feasting in Alaska.
APRN & KSKA: Tuesday 9/20 at 10:00 am
Da-Ka-Xeen Mehner
Da-Ka-Xeen Mehner is like many people today. His heritage is a stew, but the prodominant ingredient is Tlingit. He's an artist in Fairbanks. Aldona...
Alaska Cultural Connections: Historical Trauma
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.
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Alaska Edition: Friday, August 15, 2014
The Anchorage Assembly passes a revised labor law - and Mayor Sullivan vetoes it. Debates, debates and more debates as election day approaches. The battle over oil taxes continues. Enstar workers strike. The Air Force says Fairbanks is the best location for two F-35 squadrons. The current Congress has a reputation as a do-nothing Congress. Is it when faced with Alaska issues?
KSKA: Friday, August 15 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 16 at 4:30 p.m.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 14, 2022
Alaska State Troopers say they've seized a record amount of illegal drugs this year. Also, Unalaska residents continue to wait for a cleanup of contaminated lands. And Alaska Native veterans visit a new memorial in Washington, D.C.
AK: Petersburg students turn plastic trash into artsy treasures
In Petersburg, a visiting artist is turning plastic pollution into art at the grade school. These exercises are designed to educate kids on the true costs of plastics on our planet.
Alaska News Nightly: July 28, 2009
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Alaska News Nightly: September 29, 2009
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Alaska News Nightly: January 18, 2012
Nome Remains Concerned About Fuel Oil Status, State Takes Wait And See Approach On Wilde’s Appeal, Kip Knudson Takes Over As Director Of Alaska’s DC Offices, Senate Opens Hearing On Governor’s Scholarship Program, Sea Party Spent At Least $100K On Petition Drive, Many Alaska Salmon Packers Pull Out of MSC Certification Program, Unusually Large Crack Develops In Haines Road, Mt. Edgecumbe Students Present Bowhead Whale Findings, Bear Collar Cameras Yield Interesting Findings
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019
The family of a Homer woman who disappeared a month ago continues to search. Also: With SEA-TAC getting closer to capacity limits, a look at planning the next big Pacific Northwest airport.
LISTEN: After a tumultuous 2020, what priorities do Black Alaskans have looking ahead?
How do Black Alaskans see the current issues facing our society and what do they want in policy and social change for greater equity in the future?
Something Different: January 3, 2010
Here’s the music playlist from the January 3, 2010 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 17, 2020
What to know about the latest science on kids and the coronavirus. And, the Interior Department gives the go ahead for oil drilling in the Arctic refuge. Plus, Alaska's only Native reservation is suing the state over fishing rights.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
BOEM staffers say rush for Arctic study undermined their work; Juneau loses boundary dispute to Petersburg; UAA, Providence gripe over U-Med road decision; Tesoro's Flint Hills acquisition expected to streamline petroleum distribution; Tanacross hydropower project nets $500K federal grant; 'Deadbeat' Eklutna dam overdue for removal, group says; Bethel hopes housing initiative may help retain city workers; The real Sitka journey of Steinbeck’s ‘Doc Ricketts’
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A Dream Come True: Homemade Bacon
Today we’re making homemade bacon.
In his Peters Creek home, Erik Johnson is prepping a massive amount of meat to make some of his signature bacon. This man is no stranger to meat. In addition to bacon, Johnson makes sausage and jerky, both with wild game and store-bought meat.
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Hear Anchorage mayoral candidates discuss their plans for the city
The runoff election for Anchorage's mayor ends Tuesday, May 11. The candidates have been narrowed down to Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson.
Wisdom gone wild | Line One: Your Health Connection
Rea Tajiri tells the story of the 16 years she spent caring for her mother with dementia.
Makers: Women Who Make America
A PBS series exploring the lives of important women in careers including comedy, Hollywood, space, war, business, and politics throughout the decades. The show will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs, struggles, and contributions of these women and how their influences have shaped the different career fields for future women.
Episodes will air:
Tuesday September 30 at 8:00
Tuesday October 7 at 8:00
Tuesday October 14 at 8:00
Tuesday October 21 at 8:00