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Spring is in the air and the river ice is thawing out. Whether rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or inner tubing, there are plenty of ways to access Alaska's rivers without a motor. This week on Outdoor Explorer, we'll be speaking with Les Gara and Eric Downey about their experiences on Alaska's rivers, and about how the rest of us can get out there and join them. Thanks for listening!

Beneath a sky of stars and hazy aurora, the heat of an October day shimmers upward. The next morning, leaves, moss and tundra plants are woven into a carpet of white frost; a skin of ice creeps over the surface of lakes. Alaska is freezing once again, responding to the planet’s nod away from the sun and signaling one of the biggest changes of the year. Northern plants in these parts are standing at the ready, prepared for a long season of doing nothing. Read more.

THE CIVIL WAR, the award-winning film produced and directed by Ken Burns, will be rebroadcast over five consecutive nights in September. The broadcast, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the series’ initial broadcast in September 1990, will present for the first time a newly restored high-definition version.

Weds., July 27 at 2:00 pm, repeating at 7:00 pm Join Shelly Wade, one of your new Hometown, Alaska hosts and her guest Anchorage veterinarian Dr. Shannon DiRuzzo for a discussion on you and your pets. Everything from finding pet that's right for you to caring for older pets, listeners are encouraged to call in with their favorite pet stories or to ask questions of the vet.

Bill would shift Medicaid recipients to private insurance market; Candidate Dunleavy said he had no plans to cut ferries, schools, university. Then Gov. Dunleavy proposed deep reductions; Murkowski says she doesn't like education cuts in Dunleavy budget; Melting ice is disrupting daily life in the Y-K Delta in the worst possible way; Builders in Anchorage await a mini-boom from earthquake repairs; Southcentral residents still have until April 30 to file taxes, due to earthquake; An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes; To stay or to go? Anchor Point parents and teachers grapple with potential school closure; Eielson prepares for incoming F-35 fighters

A distinguished panel discussion with Rear Admiral (RET) Lars Saunes, Chief Liasion Michael Hjorth, Deputy Chief Hreinn Pálsson, and US State Department Jon Harrison. Thanks for listening!

On this show we hear from several guests about climate change and its impact on the sports and recreational activities that so many of us love. We cover how the climate in Alaska is changing, what these changes mean for all Alaskans, and what we as individuals can do to help combat climate change.

The transition from active duty service to civilian life can be challenging for anyone in the military. For those who have survived combat and carry that trauma, it can be much more difficult to blend back into family and community life. Some veterans isolate and Alaska has one of the highest percentages of veterans of any state. What programs best help service members and vets adjust? What works to help veterans feel connected and less alone? We’ll discuss new approaches available to veterans and active duty members to help them lead happier, healthier lives on this Talk of Alaska.

Zinke signs land trade to allow road for King Cove; Permanent Fund leader tells lawmakers fund’s value could fall with budget plan; Impacts from shutdown on military were set to intensify Monday; Governor asks Trump administration for more public meetings on offshore drilling proposal; Supreme Court says bearded seal still threatened, despite legal battle; Former Ravn Alaska employees charged with stealing 300-plus computers bound for rural schools; Pete Kaiser wins fourth consecutive Kuskokwim 300; Alaskans march for women, call for power to the polls; Board bans spotter planes, holds off on Chinook conservation plans; Angoon protests Admiralty Island annexation Listen now

Known to many as the Gateway to the Klondike Goldrush, Skagway is home to roughly 900 residents and a popular travel destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The Pullen Creek Corridor has long been an area of interest to visitors and residents of Skagway. The creek’s proximity to the cruise ship docks and downtown area as well as its’ annual runs of king, pink, and coho salmon make the creek an attractive and accessible nature retreat. Read more.

President Biden puts the brakes on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands. And, how Alaska might take advantage of the work-from-home trend. Plus, the Chugach Alaska Corporation gets back lands that have been privately owned since the 1900s.

Experience the inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman Bob Poole. Darting lions, wrestling crocs, facing down angry elephants – it’s all part of a day’s work as he joins the battle to re-wild a legendary national park.

The Anchorage School Board said good bye to Jim Browder and swore in a new Superintendent at their meeting Monday night. KSKA's Daysha Eaton was there and has this story.