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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, Dave Waldron, and Kim Sherry.

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.

Keeping Alaska Native traditions alive through stories and songs | Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry -
Ossie Kairaiuak discusses the generational importance of storytelling and how these stories continue through the modern age.

Keeping warm with board games this winter | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
Get acquainted with a local gaming meetup group and find out what's new in the world of tabletop games.

Food traditions, holiday cooking and Alaska ingredients with Francis Lam | Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry -
Lam is a food journalist, cookbook editor and host of "The Splendid Table." He was also a judge on the recent season of "The Great American Recipe."

Discussing locally sourced food with Arctic Harvest Deliveries | Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry -
Learn about what local foods are out there and what we can do to ensure our state’s food security. Bonus: Cooking tips from Kim Sherry!

Anchorage Museum exhibit celebrates Alaska’s Latinx history and culture | Hometown, Alaska

O'Hara Shipe -
Nuestra Huella features photographs, community stories, historical research, artworks and cultural belongings from museum collections. 

Spooky tales and ghostly drama | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron and Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media -
Get in the mood for Halloween with these readings from local authors and a performance by local actors.

Heading into their 10th season, Parlor in the Round is still going strong | Hometown, Alaska

Dave Waldron -
The eclectic music improvisation program will be debuting their 10th season on Thursday, October 17 at Bear Tooth.

Mr. Whitekeys says now is a great time to start birding in Anchorage | Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry -
Learn everything you need to know to start birding—from the best birdwatching spots in town to how you can contribute to citizen science.

A deep dive into fungi facts and mushroom magic | Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry -
Learn about fungi, mushroom cooking tips and more as host Kim Sherry explores the world of mushroom cultivation and foraging in Alaska.

Getting acquainted with our insect neighbors | Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry -
We're joined by an entomologist to learn about the diverse species of bugs in Alaska, gardening tips and citizen science projects.
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