Trip planning and risk analysis in Alaska with Luc Mehl
Trip planning and risk analysis are key to safe and successful outings. Luc Mehl joins host Paul
Twardock to share his insights gleaned from his life time of adventures in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 5, 2021
Petersburg deals with a significant COVID-19 outbreak. Also, an Anchorage artist is making her mark on the city, quite literally. And a musher from Patagonia finds a temporary home in Alaska.
Talk of Alaska: Resources for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing insecurity
Queer and trans youth are at increased risk of homelessness across the nation. In Alaska, limited resources compound the problem, and that makes it more likely young people will become chronically homeless. How are advocates working to address the shortfalls?
Rural Alaska communities have largely been left behind in the digital revolution — until now | Alaska Insight
Better internet access is coming to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, but other regions of the state are still waiting to bridge the digital divide. How will new technology and funding resources help?
Line One: Dr. Zink provides updates on vaccination and hospital capacity
Now that the COVID vaccine is approved for children ages 5 to 11, a lot of parents are having tough but good discussions with each other and their children, so what should you do? Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink answers your questions.
Outdoor Explorer: Catching up with Kikkan Randall and the year ahead for Anchorage’s nordic ski club
On this week's Outdoor Explorer, our guest is Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall. When Randall was young, she participated in Junior Nordic, a popular Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage program. Now Kikkan has returned to her roots as the new executive director of the organization.
Alaska’s vaccine sweepstakes aimed to get more people vaccinated. It’s unclear whether it worked.
The Alaska Chamber gave out nearly $1 million in a vaccine sweepstakes program, but it's unclear how effective the program has been at increasing Alaska's vaccination rate.
A digital revolution arrives in rural Alaska, thanks to the pandemic
Rural Alaska communities have largely been left behind in the digital revolution -- until now. Akiak will be the first community in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta to bring high-speed broadband internet to all its residents later this month on November 15.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Seven hunters have been stranded at a fish camp for a week after the Yukon iced over. Also, Alaska parents rush to get their younger kids vaccinated against COVID-19. And as the pandemic drags on, childcare centers are struggling to find workers.
Hometown Alaska: From dog poop to plastics – what can you really compost and recycle in Anchorage?
UPDATE: Since the recycling/composting program aired Monday morning, here's a bit of useful info for Mat-Su Valley residents interested in curbside recycling. Alaska Waste...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes with Democrats to restore parts of the Voting Rights Act. Also, a study shows Alaska State Troopers are understaffed in Western Alaska. And a 30-year-old message in a bottle washes up on a beach near Skagway.
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.