Is Alaska ready to go nuclear? Is nuclear ready for Alaska?
It's probably time for everyday Alaskans to learn more about new developments in nuclear technology that may have potential benefits for Alaska—an energy-producing state...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Tens of thousands of Alaskans could once-again be eligible for the state's most generous retirement plan. And, a judge says all inmates can visit in-person with their lawyers. Plus, Hooper Bay's girls basketball team takes home their first state title.
What is ski biking? And why is it so fun?! | INDIE ALASKA
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Ski biking is becoming more common at ski resorts across Europe and in some parts of the U.S., but Claudine Haynes is on a...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Alaska legislators begin to grapple with the budget but still haven't settled on a PFD amount. And, mushers finally cross the finish line after a brutal Kobuk 440 sled dog race. Plus, Juneau health officials entice residents to get vaccinated with cash prizes.
Learn more about the United States and China’s recent meeting in Anchorage from this discussion
Representatives from the United States and China met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden's term began. The meeting took place...
State of Art: Relive Anchorage’s first full-length classical music concert with this virtual re-enactment and lecture
On this week's episode of State of Art, we hear from Anchorage Festival of Music artistic director Laura Koenig. We find out what it took to not only put this event together 100 years later, but also the research of the original concert and its performers.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 5, 2021
Mushers, road crews and pilots contend with wild spring weather across Alaska. And, a single mom in Sitka benefits from a local program to encourage home ownership. Plus, an Anchorage startup helps companies launch rockets.
Travel School #2: Parks of California
On the next Outdoor Explorer, we will continue the series Travel School with Jodi Harskamp and Neal Stanbury and their children, Tui and Leif. We will pick up their journey as they leave Oregon and begin exploring the parks of California. But just as they get started, they encounter trouble.
LISTEN: The other epidemic
Overdose deaths are on the rise, and the need for resources in Alaska is pressing. How have recovery programs around the state adjusted their services to meet the demand amid the pandemic?
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 2, 2021
Tribes in Alaska face a good problem: how to best spend millions in COVID relief money. Volunteers pitching in to elect the next mayor of Anchorage talk about why they're backing their chosen candidate. Plus, the Kobuk 440 sled dog race kicks of in Kotzebue.
Alaskans discuss some of the state’s biggest boondoggles | Alaska Insight
Alaskans have dreamed and schemed some big tourism and economic ideas for the 49th state through the decades. Everything from a giant styrofoam igloo lodge, to a city under a dome and a freshwater pipeline to California.
What’s up with that igloo by Denali and also the tallest building in Fairbanks?
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A giant, artificial igloo marks the halfway point between Fairbanks and Anchorage along the Parks Highway. It was supposed to be a roadside hotel,...
LISTEN: COVID-19’s impact on kids’ mental health
Remote learning, the loss of sports and activities and social isolation have caused an increase in anxiety and depression for children of all ages over the past year.
Financial needs linger among Alaskans, a year after the start of the pandemic shocked the state’s economy
Needs have settled down after the early spike, but many Alaskans are still dealing with the financial impacts of the pandemic, which are expected to linger in the months ahead.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 1, 2021
A Hail Mary attempt to salvage the cruise season. And, An alaska inmate sentenced to life in prison as a teenager sees hope in a new law. Plus, Chevak's high school girl's basketball team makes an appearance at state championships.
The Future of Education in a Post-Pandemic World
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work and learn and has required school leaders and teachers to work tirelessly to maintain student learning amidst constant changes and uncertainty. Join this discussion with AKWorld and Professor Yong Zhao to consider the future of schooling and the positive opportunities for change as a result of the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The latest on the investigation into a helicopter crash near Anchorage that killed five people. And, Anchorage health officials turn to trusted sources like pastors to help encourage people to get vaccinated. Plus, an Alaska lawmaker tackles police reform legislation.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Alaska lawmakers consider how federal relief funds will affect PFD payments this year. And, Anchorage sees an uptick in COVID cases. Plus, how one Anchorage city block has been transformed by the pandemic.
Land Acknowledgements: Why, How, and Beyond
Over the past few years, acknowledging the Indigenous roots of the places we call home has become more common. This is especially true in...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 29, 2021
Officials say Canada's border policy with the United States is unlikely to change anytime soon. And, researchers find a new species of weasel in Southeast Alaska. Plus, slowed by the pandemic, Bering Sea crabbers push for an extension.