Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Lawmakers contemplate future sessions where the price of oil brings some budget relief. Also, the NTSB concludes its investigation on the fatal plane crash in Unalaska in 2019. And a training in Anchorage can help friends and family learn how to intervene before a suicide attempt.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 1, 2021
Anchorage's mayor speaks alongside prominent vaccine skeptics and proponents of unproven COVID-19 treatments. Also, Girdwood officials work to restore access to infrastructure and neighborhoods. And a debate in Wrangell over whether ancient petroglyphs were recently vandalized.
Hometown Alaska: Native Heritage Month can bring complex emotions for Indigenous people. Here are three perspectives.
olks still commonly dress up in stereotypical Native costumes, and it is also when Thanksgiving happens, a holiday that is fraught with many problematic portrayals of history and Native Peoples. In this episode, we talk about these and many other relevant issues pertaining to Native Heritage Month.
State of Art: Anchorage students turn health care worker selfies into works of art
This week on State of Art we're discussing "Portraits of Those Who Serve," a project meant to thank and honor healthcare workers during the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 29, 2021
Alaska's chief medical officer calls out misinformation and distrust around COVID-19. Also, teachers are concerned about what they say is book censorship in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. And a spooky competition ramps up between neighbors in Skagway.
Redistricting is underway in Alaska. But who gets to decide where the lines fall? | Alaska Insight
Redistricting is a lengthy process that takes place every ten years. Various draft proposals have already come under fire. Will the redistricting board be able to avoid litigation this time around?
State of Art: Anchorage Community Theater turns to the airwaves for their production of Frankenstein
This week on State of Art we're hearing about Anchorage Community Theater's production of Frankenstein. We're joined by ACT's executive director Matt Fernandez to talk about the classic story, the main cast and how this play gave the crew of a canceled show a second chance.
Line One: ‘Why do I feel this way?’ When and how to seek mental health services
In Alaska, the overwhelming need for mental health resources is growing, but the capacity for care is stretched thin.
Talk of Alaska: Now back in the classroom, Alaska’s students are falling behind
Now that they're back in the classroom, the long term impacts of virtual learning and social isolation are making themselves known. Teachers are reporting issues with learning loss, with students falling behind where they should be academically, and behavior.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 28, 2021
The Alaska Legislature sets a record for the number of days in session in a year. Also, parents of kids with eating disorders in Alaska struggle to find treatment options. And a remembrance of Bristol Bay Native Association CEO Ralph Anderson.
Redistricting could reshape the Alaska Legislature. Here’s how.
Every ten years, a State board redraws the boundaries of Alaska’s legislative districts. The process is long and technical, but there’s a lot at stake. It can determine which party controls the state legislature. Alaska Public Media’s Annie Feidt explains.
Meet the Bicycle Baron: A cyclist whose trip around the world starts in Alaska | INDIE ALASKA
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Growing up in Japan, Hugh Yamada always had a fascination for bicycles both new and old. But it wasn't until his first year-long bicycle...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Realities diverge after an Anchorage conservative activist dies from COVID. Also, Kenai Peninsula Borough residents rally around the library being able to make its own decision on books. And Hawaii prepares to open to tourists, again.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The oil industry in Alaska struggles to recover jobs lost to the pandemic. Also, Yakutat residents protest a new logging operation. And a Kasigluk family had to make a difficult decision as a young mother struggled with COVID-19.
Hometown Alaska: Despite the isolation, fan culture thrives in Anchorage
to escape the dark, chilly winters that conquer the final months of each year. The politics and popularity of film, comic, game, and novel franchises have brought folks together in ways we did not know possible, bringing a sense of irony to the isolated Last Frontier.
NOLS: 50 Years in Alaska
The National Outdoor Leadership School, or NOLS, has been operating in Alaska since 1971
This week's Outdoor Explorer highlights the many influences NOLS has had on Alaska and the outdoor industry. We'll be joined by John Gans, former NOLS President, and Ashely Wise, current NOLS Alaska Operations Manager.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 25, 2021
Earmarks make a come back in Congress, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski has an Alaska wish list. Also, unvaccinated city employees in Bethel start to look for new jobs. And the Dixon Glacier opens up a hydropower opportunity.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 22, 2021
Genealogy helps identify a serial killer's victim 40 years after her death. Also, efforts to increase childcare capacity in the state continue. And a look at the complicated, often controversial process of drawing new legislative district lines.
Alaska is leading the nation in new farm growth. Is it enough to address food security concerns? | Alaska Insight
Alaska offers an abundance of wild foods, but when it comes to locally grown crops, we’re often at a disadvantage. What programs and efforts are underway to help lower our dependence on outside shipments?
Line One: Flourishing with mental illness
In her new book, From Survive to Thrive, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Psychiatrist Dr. Margaret Chisolm details evidence-based principles that help people living with mental illness not only improve their well being but flourish in their lives.