Programs

With support from the National Forest Foundation’s Community Capacity and Land Stewardship Program, Sitka Conservation Society has initiated projects with local partners that build community assets using locally milled timber products. These projects promote sustainable harvesting of second growth timber and micro timber sales that support small, local mills. Read more.

Alaska Teen Media Institute's Mario Davis and Robert Stormo were in St. George at Seabird Camp 2013 to teach students how to shoot and make a movie about what they learned during camp. They were scheduled to be on the island July 28-July 31, but ended up staying until August 7 because of weather. So, they learned to surf.

You are invited to the inaugural Anchorage Food Mosaic Local Harvest Feast at the beautiful Alaska Botanical Garden. Alaska’s rich abundance of fish and game, diverse people, wild edible greens, plump berries, and anything and everything your near-Arctic garden can grow are worth talking about – and eating – amongst friends new and old. More details.

I went out with the boys and picked 10 lbs of red currants the other day to make my annual batch of currant-raspberry mead. I was dreading cleaning all those berries, then a simply idea dawned on me. Click for more.

The Chilkat Valley near Haines in Southeast is known as the Valley of the Eagles. But some residents are trying to bring the valley back to its roots, literally. Agriculture is making a comeback in the where longtime resident George Campbell believes he has the largest crop of garlic in the state this year. Download Audio

The next edition of Arctic Entries radio hour will feature stories on “Taking Chances.” You’ll hear Alaskans tell stories about rolling the dice, going rogue and living with the consequences. Alaska is chock full of people who are not afraid to made bold, risky decisions or go against the grain. All of these stories were originally told in September 2012 at the Snow Goose Theatre in Anchorage. KSKA: Tuesday 8/20 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm Listen Now

A wildlife habitat and natural wetland, the Campbell Creek estuary will offer Anchorage locals an opportunity to step out into the wilderness of Alaska. A perfect place to take a quiet stroll, the natural trails needed for such an activity had yet to be constructed. That’s where we came in. Our job that Friday: to move gravel from one place to another. Read more.

The Chugach and Tongass National Forests have released two new posters in their series, "More Than a Place to Visit—It’s Where We Live." The new 16x32 inch posters are available for free at your local Forest Service office. Learn more.

Anchorage Community Works started remodeling a warehouse in Ship Creek this May and have been moving at locomotive speed to get the space ready for use - including remodeled bathrooms, a 300+ square foot stage, an art studio, and a shared workspace, among other things. Join The Works on August 23rd for a grand opening the likes of which Anchorage has not yet seen. Read more.

Today we meet a midwife that is going to Haiti, and the film crew following her. Jennifer Hoadley has been a labor and delivery nurse for six years. Not long ago, she was communicating by text with one of her nursing colleagues, who at the time was working in Haiti. When she realized how bad the conditions were, she decided it was time to head to Haiti herself. Click for more.

The end of summer in Alaska can mean two things, back to school and The Alaska State Fair! While the fair isn't known for being especially cheap, you can get the most bang for your buck by checking out our tips. Read more.

This week, Arctic Entries will feature stories based on the theme, “Those were the days.” We’ll hear about growing up in rural Alaska as well as some random, embarrassing and even extra-terrestrial moments from youth. All of these stories were originally told in December 2012 at the Snow Goose Theatre in Anchorage as part of a live event. KSKA: Tuesday 8/27 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm Listen Now

Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream” speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Anchorage's Macon Roberts remembers those pivotal moments 50 years ago. TV: Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 pm

Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream” speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Anchorage's Harry Crawford remembers those pivotal moments 50 years ago. TV: Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 pm