Earthquake-resistant buildings can protect us in a disaster, just like strong preventative health measures can keep our health systems resilient.

A new report shows what Alaskans can expect to change about the environment. Plus, the state-backed housing lender hopes to boost new housing.

We hear from filmmakers and the directors of the Anchorage International Film Festival on this Talk of Alaska.

Sen. Murkowski has a crucial position in the current Congressional makeup. Plus, a lawmaker argues against Trump's nominee to lead the DHHS.

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

Alaska turns down millions of federal dollars to replace lead water pipes. Plus, Kenai Peninsula health officials are seeing a rise in a sedative-fentanyl combination.

New research challenges a lawsuit that almost shut down a king salmon fishery in Southeast. Plus, a look inside an Anchorage Amazon facility.

Gov. Dunleavy confirms he will not leave his office for a job in the Trump administration. Plus, the new majority announces committee chairs.

State officials prepare to recount ballots. Plus, experts say more Alaskans are combining opioids with stimulants.

A dead fin whale that washed up near Anchorage is bringing hundreds of spectators to the beach. What can biologists learn from analyzing this fin whale?

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."

Alaska's U.S. senators differed on confirming judges recently. And scientists look at how a beached whale in Anchorage lived and died.