Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
Kachemak Selo School bond proposition up for voter approval
Voters in the Kenai Peninsula Borough will decide in October whether the small Russian Old Believer village of Kachemak Selo, also known as K-Selo, will get a new school. Listen now
Savikko Park totem pole represents long-delayed healing for descendants of Douglas Indian Village
Members of the T’aaḵú Ḵwáan gathered Tuesday at Savikko Park in Douglas for the raising of the Yanyeidì Gooch kootéeyaa, or Wolf totem pole.
Newest megaship docks in Juneau for the first time
The newest megaship to ply Alaska waters arrived in Juneau Tuesday for the first time. The 4,000-passenger Norwegian Bliss was specially designed for sailing in Alaska and will be making weekly stops in Juneau through the season. Listen now
Prices are up, but commercial salmon harvests and forecasts are down
As a number of commercial salmon fisheries around the state kick off this week, the outlook for ex-vessel prices is looking good. But that doesn’t necessarily mean commercial fishermen will earn more this season compared to last year. Listen now
Squeezing books into busy Alaska summers
We up the ante on your summer reading with a new book about Alaska, recommendations from two Alaska authors and an Alaska Collection librarian, plus details on Alaska Reads and The Great American Read from PBS. Now, curl up and read!
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Seaton files to run as non-partisan in Democratic primary
House Rep. Paul Seaton of Homer has represented House District 31 on the Kenai Peninsula as a Republican since 2002, but he filed Thursday to run as an independent in the Democratic primary. Listen now
The Hmong in Anchorage: a conversation across generations
Anchorage is home to 3,500 Hmong, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. On today's program, a Hmong elder tells her story of migration, translated by Hmong teens from East High.
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Homer’s first pot shop set to open Thursday
Uncle Herb’s joins the roughly 30 marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and retail businesses in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Listen now
Alaskan fishermen aren’t the only ones noticing the rise of Atlantic halibut
Historically, Atlantic halibut has not competed with its close relative on the West Coast since New England and Canadian fishermen overfished stocks in the late 1880s. Listen now
Local startup: Getting the shoe to fit—on both feet
What if your feet are not the same size? By a long shot. That happens to lots of people managing common medical conditions. Three Alaska entrepreneurs launched an international company to meet the need.
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Pilot dies in crash near Whittier
Alaska State Troopers say a pilot is dead after crashing early Saturday morning near Whittier. Listen now
Juneau’s child care providers concerned by proposed licensing changes
Proposed regulations may make it harder for child care facilities statewide to do business. In Juneau, some daycare directors say the new rules would reduce capacity and worsen the shortage of affordable child care. Listen now
Commissioner Dean Williams on Alaska Department of Corrections
Dean Williams leads the Alaska Department of Corrections. He offers a candid look at the challenges, obstacles and aspirations of the critical agency he oversees. Your questions are welcome.
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Expansion of Bradley Lake hydro facility gets underway
Work on a $46 million project to expand the state’s largest hydroelectric facility is set to begin Thursday. Listen now
New PBS show ‘Molly of Denali’ to feature Alaska Native in title role
The animated children’s series will debut next summer. It’s the first nationally distributed children’s series to feature an Alaska Native character in a leading role. Listen now
Jazz is back: Founder notes and musical notes
Spring time in Alaska means jazz returns to the streets, markets and club venues around Anchorage. And even to private homes, as Spenard Jazz Fest 2018 continues its house concert tradition. Learn more, and listen to some live jazz.
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Derelict vessel bill heads to Gov. Walker’s desk
The bill aims to give the state, municipalities and individuals more tools to hold owners of derelict and abandoned vessels legally liable. Listen now
Ask your Social Security questions
Alaska has a fast-growing population of older Americans. Social Security benefits can be an important part of their retirement plans. Disability is a key safety net for many. Can you count on it to be there when you need it? All questions are welcome.
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Homer’s annual flood of tourists may be eroding its long-term rental market
Homer has a housing problem. Like many rural Alaskan communities, finding a place to live can be a challenge. But the growing tourism industry may be making it more difficult for year-round residents to find long-term housing. Listen now
AK: What’s the deal with Juneau’s barefoot guy?
Xtratufs, Bogs, Muck Boots — comfortable, waterproof footwear is pretty much a necessity here in Juneau. But not for the local some know as “the barefoot guy.” Listen now