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Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city.

Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron

Contact us:
hometown@alaskapublic.org

Listen to Hometown, Alaska on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Meet the local cook competing in ‘The Great American Recipe’ on PBS | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
Kim Sherry talks about what it was like to cook on national television and being a culinary ambassador for our state.

Revitalizing Anchorage neighborhoods by making small business ideas a reality | Hometown, Alaska

O'Hara Shipe -
Anchorage Community Land Trust and its partners say the path forward to revitalizing the city is business creation, job growth and leadership through innovative programs

Touring the Alaska Veterans Museum | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
The Alaska Veterans Museum features exhibits and artifacts from the state's territorial days to modern times.

Celebrating 40 years of comics, cards and games with BOSCO’S | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
40 years ago, tucked inside a tiny Anchorage shoe repair shop, BOSCO'S Comics was born.

What does YOUR Anchorage map look like? | Hometown, Alaska

Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media -
A new project asks residents to share how they see the city by filling out a blank map with personal points of interest.

The man behind the myth of William H. Seward | Hometown, Alaska

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media -
Hear about an upcoming event examining the life of Seward and get the facts about the man who helped make Alaska part of the United States.

Recycling for Earth Day | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
In honor of Earth Day, we find out what you can and can't recycle and find a place for the things you're looking to get rid of this spring.

Celebrating National Sourdough Bread Day | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
Host Dave Waldron sits down with journalist and food writer, Julia O'Malley, to discuss all things sourdough.

A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
Meet the founder and some comedians behind B4UDie, hear about the art of stand-up comedy and explore how it's cementing its place in Alaska.

Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska

Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media -
Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide to drink, and talking about those influences can be hard.
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