Alaska news Archives

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media - August 30, 2017

Federal Appeals court throws out one convictions of former Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox; Health Care Authority could save state government millions of dollars; Alaska Soldiers to deploy to Afghanistan; Investigators drop inquiry dropped in Zinke calls to Alaska Senators; Sitka Coast Guard members deploy to Texas; St Paul ramps up reindeer program to improve food security; Mat Su fish meeting causes tension for Cook Inlet commercial and sport fishing; The second lives of eagles;

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Nov. 27, 2015

Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media - November 27, 2015

DEC asks Feds to split Fairbanks and North Pole; new anti-theft program launched; Western Kentucky wins women's Great Alaska Shootout; crash survivor shares recovery journey; Tulsequah cleanup won’t restart water-treatment plant; Preview of new Alaska Native exhibits at SLAM; AK: Sitka's caretaker protects the rights of the dead; 49 Voices: Ronald Spatz of Anchorage

Ocean Acidification And How It Affects Alaska’s Fisheries

Steve Heimel, APRN Contributor - February 13, 2015

Shellfish are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification, and colder waters are becoming more acidic than warm waters. What does this mean for Alaska and its fisheries – especially crabs and oysters? Or for the food chain that feeds other species in the ocean? The answers are beginning to come in from the scientific world, and we’ll learn more about ocean acidification on the next Talk of Alaska. APRN: Tuesday, 2/17 at 10:00 a.m. Download Audio

Unalaska Police: Missing Hiker’s Body Found In Pyramid Valley

Annie Ropeik, KUCB - Unalaska - February 10, 2015

Unalaska police have confirmed that a person found dead in Pyramid Valley on Monday is 33-year-old Jessica Acker. She went missing while on a hike in the area on Sunday.

As Alaska Warms, Climate Change An Awkward Subject For Lawmakers

Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN - Juneau - February 9, 2015

When it comes to climate change, Alaska is seen as a bellwether. Temperatures have risen nearly 4 degrees over the past 50 years, double the national average. But even though Alaska figures in discussion of climate change nationally, it’s rarely a major topic of conversation in Juneau. Download Audio

Middle school teachers think planning time cuts are hurting students

Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media - February 9, 2015

There's tension in Anchorage's middle schools because some teachers feel they're being treated unfairly. Elective teachers have less planning time, and they say it impacts their relationships with the students. Download Audio

Little Green Apple Ends Haines Junction’s Long Grocery Commute

Emily Files, KHNS - Haines - February 9, 2015

For three years, the 500-person town of Haines Junction had no grocery store. Residents had to drive two hours to Whitehorse to shop for food. But in December, two locals broke the grocery drought. Download Audio

Yukon Quest Trail Puts Dog Sled Designs To The Test

Emily Schwing, special to Alaska Public Media - February 9, 2015

On the Yukon Quest Trail, there are a few things mushers have to be especially picky about including a sturdy sled. Jumble ice near McCabe Creek, half way to Pelly Crossing is testing sled engineering this year. Download Audio

U.S. Senators Try Again to Kill Vessel Discharge Regs

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media - February 5, 2015

Alaska fishermen have three years before the EPA is supposed to begin regulating deck wash, bilge water and other liquids discharged from small vessels. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski this week introduced a bill to permanently block the regulation for commercial vessels under 79 feet. Senate co-sponsors include Alaska’s Dan Sullivan, and California Democrat Barbara Boxer. Download Audio

Glory Hole Homeless Shelter Reopens After Repairs

Kevin Reagan, KTOO - Juneau - February 5, 2015

The Glory Hole Shelter and Soup Kitchen reopened its doors Wednesday morning after plumbing repairs closed down its headquarters for the last two months. Download Audio

Yukon Quest Rookies Tout Knowledge, Experience Of Champions

Emily Schwing, special to Alaska Public Media - February 5, 2015

Of the 26 mushers signed up to race dog teams in this year’s Yukon Quest International Sled Dog race, 10 are rookies. They might be new to the race, but a few trained dog teams with a handful of well-known and champion long-distance mushers. Download Audio

Why Some Alaskans Are Learning The Tlingit Language

Lisa Phu, KTOO - Juneau - February 5, 2015

A group of people in Juneau spend an hour every Monday practicing Tlingit. They bring dictionaries and flashcards, look at handouts and do language exercises. But this isn’t a class. Download Audio

Climate Change, Weather Variability Challenge Yukon Quest Personnel, Mushers

Emily Schwing, special to Alaska Public Media - February 5, 2015

The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog race starts Saturday. For more than 30 years, the race course has followed an old Gold Rush era trail that took advantage of the frozen Yukon River. But recently, there have been places where the river hasn’t frozen up. That’s starting to raise question about the impacts of climate change on Alaska’s state sport. Download Audio

Young Says Politicians Heading in Wrong Direction to Solve Fiscal Problems

Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media - June 1, 2011

Alaska’s Congressman Don Young says he applauds last night’s stand in the U.S. House not to raise the debt limit until the nation’s budget problems are dealt with, but he says politicians – including Republicans – are going about solving the fiscal woes all wrong.

Wellness Court Hold Commencement Ceremony for Alternative Justice Program Grads

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks - May 25, 2011

The Fairbanks Wellness Court holds a commencement ceremony Thursday for graduates of the alternative justice program. The Wellness Court, which started in 2007, provides intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment, monitoring, and work or education requirements, as an alternative to jail time or other penalties.

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