Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
Talk of Alaska: Supply line delay impacts in Alaska
International and national shipping delays are rippling down the supply line to Alaska. What’s causing the issues, and what does it mean for consumers and businesses in our state?
ANCSA at 50 on Talk of Alaska: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is 50 years old in December and the economic effect of the Native Corporations ripples across the state, representing an increasingly larger piece of the state’s economy and jobs.
How the pandemic is impacting health care workers’ mental health
Trauma is taking a serious toll on health care workers across the country. The constant exposure to death, and the sense of powerlessness that comes from watching patients die alone, has caused a spike of resignations and staffing shortages that only heightens the stress and pressure felt by those who remain on the front lines.
New ‘Dear Kin’ exhibit celebrates Indigenous members of the LGBTQ+ community in Alaska
Filmmaker Alexis Sallee hopes people who visit the Anchorage Museum can learn and find comfort in the exhibit, knowing that there is a place for LGBTQ+ people in Alaska Native culture.
What’s in store for the PFD?
Permanent Fund Dividends will arrive soon, but the plan to pay for them going forward hasn’t materialized. Legislators have yet to agree on a solution, despite starting a fourth special session and a list of recommendations made by a bipartisan working group this summer.
Kizzia’s new book ‘Cold Mountain Path’ explores ghost town era of McCarthy
In his latest book, Cold Mountain Path, Alaska author Tom Kizzia chronicles the ghost town era of McCarthy, the tiny community nestled in the Wrangell Mountains. It’s available online and in bookstores starting Tuesday.
A new approach to thinking about brain health and the aging brain
The authors of American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society argue that the cure for Alzheimer's Disease will not be found in pharmaceuticals but in our ability to live our lives in a way that promotes positive Brain Health.
Cold Mountain Path and the stories behind one of Alaska’s most scenic ghost towns
In his newest book, longtime Alaska writer Tom Kizzia explores the history of McCarthy, digging into the bygone days of the tiny community nestled into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Cold Mountain Path explores forgotten stories of mining, homesteading and loss.
LISTEN: What do low chum returns mean for Yukon River subsistence?
Chum salmon numbers collapsed this fall on the Yukon River and all subsistence and commercial salmon fishing was shut down. That left fishermen and families without a vital source of income and food for the coming winter.
LISTEN: Hospitals are filling up thanks to COVID-19
Alaska hospitals are in crisis. The state is setting new records for COVID case numbers and hospitalizations, overwhelming medical facilities and forcing providers to make difficult decisions about who gets an ICU bed and who has to wait. What needs to happen to bring things back to a manageable level?
2020 Census: How has Alaska’s population changed in the last decade?
The results of the 2020 U.S. Census paint a picture of shifting demographics throughout the nation and in Alaska. Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter breaks down the data.
LISTEN: Labor, supply lines and economic outlook
With no more federal relief coming, what do economists see on the horizon for Alaska’s labor shortage? How much did tourism’s return over the summer make up for the last year of deep loss? Was it enough to help businesses survive the winter? How does the pandemic continue to affect supply lines and commerce?
LISTEN: There will be shrooms
For many Alaskans, fall’s cooler temperatures and wet weather signal the peak of mushroom season. Two regional fungus festivals are happening this month, and whether you're a veteran forager or a budding mycologist, there’s so much to learn about and discover in the woods and your own backyard.
As more cases pop up in classes, Alaska health officials urge vaccines for students 12 and older
Children continue to experience milder symptoms and lower hospitalization from COVID-19. But there are still risks to getting the viru.
LISTEN: Kids and COVID-19 — what do parents need to know?
Students are back in school amid rising COVID-19 cases and community divisions over how to keep them safe.
New anthology: 25 years of Alaska women’s voices
On the latest Hometown Alaska, host Kathleen McCoy is speaking with the editors of a new anthology that collects the first 25 years of the journal “Alaska Women Speak."
LISTEN: Housing concerns persist as another pandemic winter approaches
For Alaskans who experience homelessness, the looming colder weather creates additional stress. What are the plans in Anchorage and across Alaska to ensure that residents without stable housing have help?
Two first books by young Alaska writers
UPDATE: Writer Matt Caprioli, featured in this episode, has changed his last name to Frye Castillo. His website can be found here.
Hometown Alaska is back after its short summer hiatus, and we return...
LISTEN: Gov. Dunleavy makes his case for constitutional amendments
As the third special legislative session gets underway to work on stabilizing the state budget, Gov. Dunleavy describes why he believes his proposals are the best way forward.
LISTEN: The challenge of child care
With a new surge in COVID cases, how are child care providers balancing the need for safety with parents’ needs to work?