How Alaskans with disabilities are dealing with pandemic challenges | Alaska Insight
loneliness, how have people who require daily, in-home assistance balanced the need for care with the risk of catching the virus?
LISTEN: Treatment options for severe back pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. It is also the second leading cause of disability.
Nordic skiing in Alaska
Alaska has a plethora of cross country ski trails and the clubs that groom them. This week’s
Outdoor Explorer talks with the people that make Nordic skiing happen in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 4th, 2021
Alaska might not see cruise ships this year after Canada extends its ban. And, a candidate for mayor of Seattle discusses growing up in Delta Junction. Plus, the New Stuyahok school focuses on subsistence education during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
Anchorage's international airport makes room for a massive cold storage facility. And, Alaskan mitten makers work to monetize that viral Bernie Sanders meme. Plus, a mom shares her experience giving birth during a pandemic.
Enjoying the outdoors is more fun when you’re prepared
On this week’s show, our guest is Les Stroud. You may know him as Survivorman but his passion for the outdoors extends far beyond survival. Our discussion covers many topics including survival, getting kids outside, urban adventures, and we talk about his numerous upcoming projects.
How an Award-Winning Alaskan musician finds hope during a pandemic | INDIE ALASKA
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After a year of pandemic and increased racial tensions, Ed Washington, an Anchorage musician who won best male vocalist at the 2020 Alaska Hip...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
As Democrats move to pass a COVID relief bill without Republican support, Senator Murkowski urges caution. And, a Juneau public art project combines storytelling and street signs. Plus, two large timber sales in the Tongass come under scrutiny.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 1st, 2021
For the second time in six months, Alaska's Attorney General has resigned, this time amid allegations of a possible crime. And, parents in Bethel plead for reopening after more than half of students in the district failed their classes last semester. Plus, health officials say Alaskans should be double-masking.
LISTEN: Meet some of the Alaska owls that live in your backyard
One dark December morning, as I headed out with my dog for some exercise, I met a young man carrying an aluminum ladder. Since...
State of Art: Alaska author Don Rearden gets poetic in “Without a Paddle”
In his first published collection of poetry Rearden covers everything from tiny moments in time to Alaska memories to big picture reflections. He tells us about making poetry accessible, the lasting influence of growing up in rural Alaska, and what makes him a poet with a lowercase "p."
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 29th, 2021
Alaska's Permanent Fund Corporation holds millions of dollars in GameStop shares. And, a Fairbanks physician shares how the pandemic has affected her work and home life. Plus, water donations trickle in to Tuluksak after the community's washeteria burned down.
Alaska legislature returns with COVID-19 precautions, but no clear enforcement for lawmakers
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There are more than 130 legislators and staff in Juneau for the legislative session. The legislature is taking steps to limit the spread of...
LISTEN: Addressing pandemic impacts for Alaskans with disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for everyone, but many people with physical, developmental and cognitive challenges have had to adapt to even more uncertainty and frustration.
LISTEN: Teens talk mental health to combat stigma
The stigma associated with mental health remains one of the biggest barriers to young people seeking effective treatment. Teens involved with Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling hope to change this story by sharing their own.
Legislative priorities amid a pandemic and disorganization in the Alaska House | Alaska Insight
Alaska lawmakers are in session in the capitol city. A lot of careful planning and work has gone into keeping lawmakers and Juneau residents safe from COVID-19, but uncertainty looms about the state budget and pandemic relief.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 28th, 2021
Will Senator Murkowski change her approach, without the threat of a primary challenge? And, an Alaska Native artist achieves a historic win. Plus, Skagway businesses prepare for what could be another season without tourists.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
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.
Reflecting on Alaska
On the next Outdoor Explorer, our guests will be two authors whose books reflect on Alaska through their relationships with our unique and challenging environment. Monica Devine, author of “Water Mask,” and Bjorn Dihle, author of “AShape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears.”
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 is detected in Alaska. And, an Anchorage Assembly member is removed from a statewide commission after defending Nazi terminology. Plus, Alaska's Pacific Islander community struggles to access to the COVID-19 vaccine despite high death rates from the disease.