Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Aug. 25, 2017

Alaska Supreme Court upholds PFD cuts; State to replace Accu-Vote machines; Secretary Chao announces infrastructure changes for Alaska; Alaska authorities identify pilot in plane deadly crash; Assembly approves expansion to Sitka Hospital’s clinic; Fish contamination levels in Columbia River's Hanford reach prompts advisory; Fleet consolidation and loss of fishing jobs a hot topic at MSA hearing; AK: Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats; 49 Voices: Brittney Anderson of McGrath Listen now
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Tiny beetles threaten spruce trees and homes in Alaska

https://youtu.be/JanC26BhtAw Take a flight over the Mat-Su valley, the Anchorage Bowl, or the Kenai Peninsula and you may notice areas that were once evergreen, but...
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As the school year begins, Alaska school administrators worry low enrollment could impact state funding

Financially, there is a lot at stake. State funding of public schools is tied directly to enrollment.

KSKA still at reduced power

There was progress made over the weekend with KSKA's analog and HD installation. We are working on putting high powered equipment in...

AK: Magic

For more than 20 years, people all over the world have been playing the strategic fantasy card game Magic: the Gathering. But the game has only recently found its way to Unalaska, where the island’s teenage boys have been going through a serious Magic phase for the past few months. Download Audio

Line One: Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

This week on Line One: Your Health Connection we will learn about how to detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Thad Woodard and...

Alaska News Nightly: January 5, 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...

Viral Hepatitis, Types A, B and C

Dr. Thad Woodard and guests will discus three common forms of infectious hepatitis, types A, B and C. They'll discuss transmission, risk factors, natural history and treatment options for these similar, but very different, illnesses. KSKA: Monday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

49 Voices: Brandon Hall from Resolution Brewing Company in Anchorage

This week we’re talking with Brandon Hall, the head brewer at Resolution Brewing Company, which opened a few months ago in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood, who first came to Alaska with the Air Force after college. Download Audio

The Betrayal of American Prosperity

This week on Addressing Alaskans, hear from Clyde Prestowitz, President of the Economic Strategy Institute. Hosted by the Alaska World Affairs Council, his talk entitled "The Betrayal of American Prosperity: Free Market Delusions, America's Decline, and How We Must Compete in the Post-Dollar Era" was recorded in Anchorage on May 3. KSKA: Tuesday 6/11 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Listen Now

Japanese Day of Remembrance

The internment of Japanese people during World War 2 may be a distant memory for some, but for those who lived it or had family members who did are still carrying the impact. One of those people is Marie Nash, former long-time aide to Senator Ted Stevens. Her Japanese father was sent to a camp and her Aleut mom insisted on going with him. Marie was born in a camp. Listen Now

Alaska News Nightly: September 4, 2008

Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin gets praised and criticized on the national stage.   Plus, a new study shows Native people are twice as prone...
The school in Newtok.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Newtok school is without power again. Plus, officials respond to clean up mine waste spilled near Juneau.

Air Quality and Lung Health for Athletes

The air you breathe keeps you alive, and it should always be pure and healthy, but for outdoor athletes, air quality means much more, whether you’re an elite runner or if you are just huffing and puffing up a hill on your bicycle. On today’s show, we’re going to learn about both parts of this equation: the quality of our air in Anchorage and around Alaska, and how our bodies handle the air, including how our lungs respond to pollution. KSKA: Thursday, May 21, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 22, 2021

A small plane catches fire after an emergency landing in Bethel. Also, commercial property owners in Juneau are livid about a 50 percent increase in their land values. And a cold snap across much of the state isn't going away any time soon.
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Education funding and outcomes | Talk of Alaska

What is the best way to support students, teachers and schools for Alaska’s future? We discuss educational outcomes and funding on this Talk of Alaska.

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Make Good the Fires

Today is the first in a special Alaska Radio Reader Rambler series celebrating the history of Alaska with five world premiers of new plays...

Algo Nuevo: December 5, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday December 5, 2010 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave ...

In My Family: Hello

This week on "In My Family," Natalia LaMont teaches Raven how to say the word "hello" in Yup'ik.

“The Occupy Movement: What is it?” Community Dialogue Returns

Let's Talk Anchorage is pleased to offer another opportunity for community dialogue on the topic of "The Occupy Movement: What is it?". The dialogue will take place at the Mt. View Community Library on Saturday, February 11 from 1 - 4 PM. If you are concerned, curious, or committed, this is your opportunity to engage in respectful, facilitated conversations with fellow citizens. More details.