Anchorage Edition: March 11, 2011

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in...

Alaska’s Housing Issues

Only 10 percent percent of the people in Alaska who experience homelessness are chronically homeless. Families and individuals often become homeless because they lost their jobs or the cost of housing is too high. So what can we do about it? APRN: Tuesday, 3/31 at 10:00am Download Audio

Night Music: October 12, 2013

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus.  All tracks played are listed below in the following format:   Title Artist / Composer (if known) Album Label Song Duration   8:00...

Alaska Edition Friday February 21, 2014

Supreme Court affirms assessed value of trans-Alaska pipeline. The Flint Hills refinery in North Pole is closing - and controversy follows. Police staffing in Anchorage continues to decline. Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses the Alaska Legislature. The Anchorage municipal election draws closer. Sen. Pete Kelly and Republican colleagues want to change the make up of the Alaska Judicial Council. Major development in the U-Med highway route selection. Buccaneer Energy asks the state for financial aid. KSKA: Friday, 2/14 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, 2/15 at 6 p.m. KAKM: Friday 2/14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday. 2/15 at 4:30 p.m. Listen now:

Federal Regulation Lowers Permissible Amount of Benzene in Gasoline

For some time now, gasoline sold in Anchorage and Alaska has contained a higher benzene level than most of the United States.  ...

Algo Nuevo: July 8, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, July 8, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or...

Mind, body, spirit -Yoga for mental and physical health

The connection between mental and physical health is well documented. Anxiety, depression, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are just a few of the physical and mental health problems that can be impacted by prolonged exposure to stress hormones. Please join Line One co-host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest, ​Margi Clifford, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and experienced yoga teacher, for a discussion about how she combines traditional therapy and the ongoing practice of yoga, to engage the nervous system in order to calm the mind and increase contentment and joy. Thanks for listening!

Mark and The Arc

Parenting a child with a disability can be a big responsibility. A common dilemma for parents with a child who experiences an intellectual or developmental disability: what will happen to our child once we are no longer able to care for them? Read more.

State of Art: October, 11 2019

This week on State of Art we're in our fall membership drive. We featured an old tune from Jared Woods and an even older one from Alaska Public Media's Shonti Elder. We also featured a story from the Spirit of Youth Awards.

Fredrick Katelnikoff and Innocent Philo

Fredrick Katelnikoff, a security officer at Providence Health & Services Kodiak, shares with Father Innocent Philo, the experience of being a former Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) and the lessons that now guide him personally and professionally. Thanks for listening!

Line One: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

One of the most perplexing mysteries in medicine is sudden infant death. Join Dr. Thad Woodard and his guest Dr. Brad Gessner,...

Soul to Soul: July 26, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the July 26, 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016

Consultant: Alaska LNG project not feasible without major changes; three votes separate candidates in Arctic House race; municipal sales tax could dive due to Walker’s PFD veto; crews begin efforts to protect Butte, Old Glenn Highway; paratroopers dot the skies over Fort Richardson; several new species of snailfish discovered on Bering seafloor; tribal leader optimistic after State Department, EPA meeting; Kenai marijuana operations in hands of the assembly; weather balloons help solve climate puzzle in Alaska; Barry Zevan: My Life Among the Giants Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Governor's office warns state workers of potential government shutdown; U.S. Missile Defense conducts anti-ICBM system successfully; AVCP calls for reinstating order giving tribes a voice in Northern Bering Sea development; Is Anchorage America's most diverse city? Depends on who you ask; With tug still underwater, Samson develops salvage plan; Group trying to keep Fox Spring open faces impending fundraising deadline; Forum addresses Kodiak food systems; One victim in Portland hate speech stabbing has Juneau ties; Copper River fisherman found dead; Bethel robotics team "The Moosekateers" goes to Nationals; Ask a Climatologist: Will May gloom bring summer doom? Listen now

AK: Mod Carousel brings boylesque world premiere to Juneau

For eight years Seattle-based boylesque collective Mod Carousel blurs gender expression in Alaska. It’s newest show, Gilded makes its world premiere in Alaska. Juneau residents will be treated to the world premiere of a dance production this weekend. Listen now

Moose are more dangerous than you might think

What scares you most? Moose or bear? The facts are: more humans are hurt by moose every year than by bear. Learn what you need to know to live, hike and drive in moose country.

Alaska News Nightly: December 13, 2013

Oiled Birds Wash Ashore On St. Lawrence Island. Legislation Would Reject Pay Raise For Governor. Without Medicaid Expansion, Alaska’s Poorest Get Nothing From Health Law. Susitna Dam Funding Cut In Proposed Budget. Legislators Consider State Takeover Of School Health Plans To Lower Costs. Bethel Man Remembers Growing Up In Apartheid South Africa. AK: Ancient Shorelines. 300 Villages: Shaktoolik. Listen Now

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s mission is to Teach, Honor, and Inspire. On the next Outdoor Explorer we'll be joined by the Executive Director of the Hall who will tell us about the class of 2019 and representatives from the Alaska Run for Women, which is entering the Hall in the event category. Thanks for listening!
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Amid sluggish recovery, economist predicts more Alaska jobs in weed and mining

Alaska's economy has had a tougher time than nearly every other state bouncing back from the pandemic. But the 10-year outlook shows signs for optimism.

Night Music: April 3, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the April 3, 2008 edition of Night Music with Kirk Walhaus. All tracks played are listed below...