Starting and ending World Cup ski careers
Alaska’s World Cup Ski Racers are a force to be reckoned with on the international racing circuit. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll be talking with two of them who have been making an impact lately: Sadie Maubet-Bjornsen and JC Schoonmaker.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Anchorage police say they're ready for any protests over the weekend. And, amid a return to classrooms in Haines, schools help kids cope with the recent landslide and the loss of a teacher. Plus, a study shows nearly half of Alaska Republicans are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
Alaska Congressman Don Young votes against impeaching President Donald Trump. Meantime, the Alaska Federation of Natives says Trump should resign. And, special sovereign nation shipments help get the COVID-19 vaccine to Alaska tribes. Plus, as social media giants try to address extremism, some Alaska politicians are moving to unregulated platforms.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Haines residents remain cut off from their properties with no timeline for when they can return. And, a task-force in Sitka takes on climate change. Plus, a Fairbanks podcast gets a shout out in The New York Times.
Preventing Youth Suicide in Alaska: There’s Hope, There’s Help | Alaska Insight Special
Alaska Public Media and Well Beings team up for a community conversation about preventing youth suicide in a state with one of the highest per-capita rates in the nation. Healing from the contributing factors facing young Alaskans is strengthened by attention.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, January 11th, 2021
Why are so few healthcare providers offering the COVID-19 vaccine? And, after a lackluster lease sale, a look at what's next for ANWR and those who snapped up land. Plus, Anchorage's Dimond Center is being advertised as the location for an armed protest - the owners say not so fast.
LISTEN: What do Alaskans need to know about COVID-19 vaccination?
The FDA recently approved two vaccines for emergency use in the United States. They're already being distributed in Alaska, but how can people who...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 8th, 2021
Senator Murkowski calls for President Trump's resignation. And, the Alaska Supreme Court confirms Republican Representative Lance Pruitt's loss. Plus, Alaska's population declined again. What does that mean for the state?
State of Art: Check out the debut album from Anchorage’s Photonak
On December 17th, Anchorage rockers Photonak released "Tempered."
LISTEN: Who’s next for COVID-19 vaccination in Alaska?
As more vaccines arrive, how will you know when you can get one? There’s been a lot of confusion as the state works to ensure Alaskans get the shot. Once you are vaccinated, when are you actually protected from the virus? We’re seeking clarity on the COVID-19 vaccine process and timeline.
LISTEN: Alaska jobs expected to slowly return in 2021
Alaska is expected to add jobs in 2021, but at a slow pace.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 7th, 2021
Senator Murkowski describes fleeing yesterday's mob at the U.S. Capitol with Senator Sullivan. And, health officials struggle to get the COVID-19 vaccine to eager older Alaskans. Plus, a new generation of searchers learn recovery skills after a snowmachining accident in Western Alaska.
Balancing Alaska’s budget is getting so hard that it hurts. Here’s one citizen’s plan.
As Cliff Groh puts it, he's studied how the State of Alaska "collects, saves and pays out money" for 40 years. As a legislative...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
The nation watched as a pro-Trump mob descended on the U.S. Capitol today. Alaska legislators react and we get a glimpse of what happened inside. And, the oil industry no-shows at the much-anticipated ANWR lease sale. Plus, advocates and families criticize the state's handling of a massive COVID outbreak in state prisons.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
The unique ways health practitioners are getting the COVID vaccine to rural Alaska. And, participants praise an Anchorage jobs program set up during the pandemic. Plus, teachers returning to Kotzebue prepare for in-person learning.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, January 4th, 2021
Health officials sort out confusion over vaccine allocation for older Alaskans. And, law enforcement agencies have failed to collect DNA from criminal offenders. And, crews work to recover two snowmachiners who drowned on the Kuskokwim River.
LISTEN: Healthy Futures: Physical Activity And Children’s Health
An important part of helping kids develop these critical attitudes of mind is helping them develop the habit of engaging in daily physical activity
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 31st, 2020
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services releases guidelines for the next phase of vaccine rollout. And Governor Dunleavy reflects on 2020 and shares some optimism for 2021. Plus, the massive COVID relief spending bill includes a historic boost for clean energy.
LISTEN: How is the pandemic changing what, how, and where Alaskans eat?
More people are cooking at home, restaurants have closed, and there have been shortages of everything from yeast to canning jars. Alaskans have had a unique and self-reliant food culture for generations. We’ll discuss how the coronavirus is affecting it
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 30th, 2020
The US Senate sets up to override Trump's veto of the annual defense bill. Two house fires this week in Ketchikan and Fairbanks claim the lives of 3 people. And the pandemic is keeping poor Alaskans in the criminal justice system in limbo without the prospect of jury trials.