Alaska Public Media
Depression | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- Depression | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Depression is a real #mentalhealth medical condition. It is common. More importantly, it is treatable. Therefore it is important to recognize the symptoms of #depression.
For more health-related information, tune into the call-in radio program for Line One: Your Health Connection every Wednesday morning at 10 AM on alaskapublic.org or on 91.1 FM in Anchorage, Alaska.
This #health tip made possible in part by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Healthy Travel | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Whether you are traveling for business, pleasure, or a little of both, don’t leave your healthy habits at home. There are some simple steps that you can take to stay well when traveling and after you return home.
For more health-related information, tune into the call-in radio program for Line One: Your Health Connection every Wednesday morning at 10 AM on alaskapublic.org or on 91.1 FM in Anchorage, Alaska.
This health tip made possible in part by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Measles | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- With recent #measles #outbreaks as close as Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia, now is a good time to make sure your immunizations are up to date. Children should get two doses of MMR, or measles, mumps, rubella, vaccine, starting at 12-15 months with a second dose at 4-6 years of age. Two doses of MMR vaccine are considered 97 percent effective at preventing measles. Measles is highly infectious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Learn more about measles at www.cdc.gov/measles.
For more health-related information, tune into the call-in radio program for Line One: Your Health Connection every Wednesday morning at 10 AM on alaskapublic.org or on 91.1 FM in Anchorage, Alaska.
This #health tip made possible in part by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Kwan Family Story of Impact
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media partnered with the Mountain View Library in Anchorage to host a free Ready-to-Learn camp for local families. The camp gave kids the opportunity to learn about structures from PBS Kids character, Ruff Ruffman and then get hands-on experience building their own structures! Sam and his mom share their experience from the camp and how it helped create a new community connection. For more information about Alaska Public Media's educational resources, visit: https://www.alaskapublic.org/education/
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- Electronic Cigarettes | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- E-cigarette use has become popular, and especially among teens and young adults – groups that have seen seen large declines in tobacco #smoking rates over the past three decades.
More than 3.6 million U.S. youth currently use #ecigarettes —that’s one in 5 high school students and one in 20 middle school students.
Studies suggest that teen use of e-cigarettes can lead youth to use other tobacco products. It is important to remember that most #ecigs deliver nicotine, which is addictive and can harm adolescent brains.
For more health-related information, tune into the call-in radio program for Line One: Your Health Connection every Wednesday morning at 10 AM on alaskapublic.org or on 91.1 FM in Anchorage, Alaska.
This health tip made possible in part by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Tuberculosis | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Tuberculosis has had a devastating history in Alaska with Alaska Native people suffering the worst. Infection and death rates in #Alaska in the early 1900s were among the highest in the world. While the disease is now both preventable and curable, Alaska still has a #TB rate about three times higher than the national rate.
For more health-related information, tune into the call-in radio program for Line One: Your Health Connection every Wednesday morning at 10 AM on alaskapublic.org or on 91.1 FM in Anchorage, Alaska.
This #health tip made possible in part by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Vaccinations | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Recent cases of vaccine-preventable infections remind us that one of the best ways to protect your #children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations. #Vaccines have reduced and may eliminate diseases.
For more health-related information, tune into the call-in radio program for Line One: Your Health Connection every Wednesday morning at 10 AM on alaskapublic.org or on 91.1 FM in Anchorage, Alaska.
This #health tip made possible in part by The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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- Sign up for Bright by Text from Alaska Public Media and PBS Kids
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media Educational Outreach has launched a new free service that sends tips and resources promoting child development via text message. Bright by Text provides quality information and trusted resources to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to five. Text INFORM to 274448 for resources!
For more information, visit our website here: https://www.alaskapublic.org/education/ready-to-learn/bright-by-text/
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- Kids React to Molly of Denali | Alaska Public Media
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media recently partnered with the Woodland Park Boys and Girls Club in Anchorage, Alaska to host a #free Ready to Learn educational #camp and give local youth a sneak peak of the new PBS Kids show, Molly of Denali. For many of the kids, it was their first time seeing Alaska Native people on TV.
#MollyofDenali premieres on PBS Kids and Alaska Public Media on July 15, 2019.
Molly of Denali follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. Molly helps her mom and dad run the Denali Trading Post, a general store, bunkhouse, and transport hub in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska.
To learn more about Alaska Public Media's educational resources, visit: https://www.alaskapublic.org/education/
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- AVTEC Prepares Alaskans for Work without a College Degree | Alaska @ Work
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Obtaining a four-year degree isn't the only #pathway to a rewarding career. In #Alaska, some of the highest-demand career fields often require a more hands-on education. At the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (#AVTEC), staff prepares students for a variety of different #careers, building the skills that they will use in their future jobs daily.
To learn more about all the programs AVTEC offers, visit: avtec.edu
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
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- Molly of Denali is coming to an Alaska library near you!
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- This summer, Alaska Public Media is hosting #FREE premiere screenings of Molly of Denali at public libraries across Alaska! Get in on the adventure early and come to the library for family-friendly games, events and a sneak peak of the new #pbskids show! #MollyofDenali premieres on PBS Kids and Alaska Public Media on July 15, 2019.
Molly of Denali follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. Molly helps her mom and dad run the Denali Trading Post, a general store, bunkhouse, and transport hub in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska.
For more information and a full list of library locations, visit: https://www.alaskapublic.org/support/events/
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- FREE Molly of Denali Screening at the Anchorage Museum
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Molly of Denali is coming to Alaska Public Media and the Anchorage Museum! Get in on the adventure early and join us at the Anchorage Museum for a #FREE family-friendly screening of the new #PBSKIDS series, #MollyofDenali
Doors open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Anchorage Museum.
Molly of Denali is a new animated series that will debut nationwide summer 2019 on PBS KIDS. Molly of Denali follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. Molly helps her mom and dad run the Denali Trading Post, a general store, bunkhouse, and transport hub in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska.
For more information or to get your free tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/molly-of-denali-screening-at-anchorage-museum-tickets-63141018486
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- FREE Screening of Country Music - A Documentary by Ken Burns
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Explore the history of country music – from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its mainstream popularity – and meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it “America’s Music.” Come to the #free screening of #CountryMusic directed by #KenBurns on Monday, August 26th at 5:30 PM at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub. Brought to you by Alaska Public Media.
For tickets and more information, visit http://beartooththeatre.net/
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- A Safe Start to a Maritime Career | Alaska @ Work
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- When 8th graders from Seward Middle School were invited to the #AVTEC Alaska Maritime Training Center, they learned that being in the Maritime Industry is a little less scary and a lot more fun than they imagined. This #safety #training program is just one of the many programs at the Alaska Maritime Training Center preparing youth for a career in the #Maritime Industry.
The goal of the Alaska Maritime Training Center is to promote safe marine operations by effectively preparing captains and crew members for employment in the Alaskan maritime industry.
To learn more, visit: https://avtec.edu/department/alaska-maritime-training-center
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Medi...
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- Become a Member Before the End of our Fiscal Year!
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Help finish the budget year strong with your donation! When you become a member of #AlaskaPublicMedia you become part of the team that makes it all happen. Support the #PBS and #NPR programming you love and the local content and news that informs your daily life. Make your pledge of support before June 30th!
Donate today at https://www.alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page/
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- An unstoppable force: The Pretty Rocks Landslide
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- There are over one hundred and forty landslides along the Denali Park road, the 92 mile road through Denali National Park and Preserve. None are more threatening than the Pretty Rocks Landslide at Polychrome Pass. Roughly 45 miles into the park, Polychrome Pass is steep, windy, and breathtaking with sweeping views of valleys and mountains. The landslide is moving the road at a pace of 12 feet per year. Geologists and park officials are constantly working to address the problem to allow bus travel, but the landslide may force a more permanent reroute in the near future.
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- Information Technology at AVTEC | Alaska @ Work
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Jacey is turning her interest in technology and computers into a #career in #IT. At the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, #AVTEC, Jacey gets hands-on experience using real #networking and server equipment. To learn more about the program, visit:
https://avtec.edu/programs/information-technology
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
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- Training for a Career in Auto and Diesel Technology | Alaska @ Work
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- University of Alaska Anchorage Community and Technical College offers #Automotive and #Diesel programs preparing students for careers in the Transportation and Power industry. These programs allow students to work while they learn so they are ready for high paying, rewarding #careers. To learn more about the Transportation & Power Division at #UAACTC, visit their website:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/transportation-and-power/
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job sear...
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- Bright by Text from Alaska Public Media and PBS Kids
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media Educational Outreach has launched a new free service that sends tips and resources promoting child development via text message. Bright by Text provides quality information and trusted resources to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to five. Text INFORM to 274448 for resources!
For more information, visit our website here: https://www.alaskapublic.org/ready-to-learn/bright-by-text/
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- Birders flock to Homer for shorebird festival
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- World shorebird populations have plummeted 70% in the past 50 years, according to the Audubon Society. Scientists blame a combination of factors, including climate change. Many of the birds are specifically adapted to where they live and where they migrate to. One of those migration points is the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Every year in May over 100,000 birds from 130 different species come to rest and feast at the spit. Birders come from around the world to see this spectacle, and in response, the Shorebird Festival was created 27 years ago.
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- Start a Career as a Vet Assistant | Alaska @ Work
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- High Schoolers at King Tech in Anchorage, Alaska can get started on their path to a career working with animals through the Veterinary Assisting program. To learn more, visit their website:
https://ak02207157.schoolwires.net/Page/8289
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
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- The 2019 Shorebird Festival
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Shorebirds migrate thousands of miles, and every year in May over 100,000 birds make a pit-stop in Homer. This annual event prompted the creation of the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 27 years ago. Since then, birders have been coming to Homer from around the world to see and learn about the long-distance voyagers. Sandhill Cranes, Oystercatchers and Godwits are just a few of the 130 different species that make the trek to Homer and feast on clams and other shellfish.
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- The 2019 Campbell Creek Cleanup
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Every year in May, the Anchorage Waterways Council organizes the Creek Cleanup. Volunteers come together to remove trash from not only creeks, but all city waterways. Some wear waders and knee-high boots to trudge through creeks, others wear life-vests and canoe out into lakes. Bottles, sunglasses, plastic wrappers and straws fill up the bulk of the trash collection bags. Other items, like sleeping bags, a traffic cone, and a mangled vacuum cleaner are set off to the side. The group effort, started in 1984 under Mayor Tony Knowles, helps conserve Anchorage waterways and keep them habitable for the animals that live in them.
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- Members get more with AK Passport
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- When you become a member of Alaska Public Media, you get more of everything you love about PBS. More of the drama, mystery, documentary, arts and culture, and connection to our world that you have come to expect. Your donation of at least $5 per month unlocks AK Passport, a member benefit offering extended and exclusive on-demand access to a rich library of your favorite programming - any time, any where.
So, don't hesitate! Support Alaska Public Media today, and start streaming your favorite shows by visiting https://www.alaskapublic.org/passport/
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- MIDNIGHT OIL | The Neighbors: Bonus Episode Preview
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Alaska is on the verge of a new oil boom... And the village of Nuiqsut is right in the middle.
A new episode of Midnight Oil is coming on May 9, 2019. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Midnight Oil is an original podcast from Alaska Public Media, KTOO Public Media and Alaska's Energy Desk. Check out the entire podcast here: https://www.alaskapublic.org/midnight-oil/
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- The end of an era for weather balloons in Anchorage
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The National Weather Service is switching from a manual launch system for weather balloons to an automatic one. Around the United States, all National Weather Service locations launch weather balloons at the same time. In Anchorage, that means having someone inflate, tie up, and let go of the balloon at 3am and 3pm every day. At 3am Saturday, May 4, 2019, the National Weather Service in Anchorage performed their last manual launch of a weather balloon.
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- Stand with Public Media in Alaska
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy could zero-out state grants to local public TV and radio stations despite broad bi-partisan support in the house and senate. Join us. Stand together for public media in Alaska.
Do democracy by calling the Governor’s office at 907-465-3500 to voice your support for public media in Alaska.
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- Scientists conduct research on dead humpback whale along Turnagain Arm
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The body of a dead juvenile #humpback whale washed ashore in Turnagain Arm just past #girdwood along the Seward Highway on Monday. Scientists say the whale may have followed fish or #beluga whales into the arm and wasn’t able to turn back. The whale beached close to the Seward Highway, so the animal won’t go to waste and its blubber will be used by members of various Alaska Native groups. The location also enables biologists access for collecting tissue and organ samples.
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- Scientists conduct necropsy of juvenile humpback whale along Turnagain Arm
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The body of a dead juvenile humpback whale washed ashore in Turnagain Arm just past Girdwood along the Seward Highway on Monday. Scientists say the whale may have followed fish or beluga whales into the arm and wasn’t able to turn back. The whale beached close to the Seward Highway, so the animal won’t go to waste and its blubber will be used by members of various Alaska Native groups. The location also enables biologists access for collecting tissue and organ samples.
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- Sea Ice Loss in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The decline in seasonal sea ice affects more than just arctic communities. That ice helps regulate world temperatures. Less ice means coastal communities are at risk of rising sea levels and coastal erosion. On this edition of Alaska Insight, we'll discuss the latest information on ice conditions and how the people of Alaska are working to adapt.
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- Ending Homelessness in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On average, there are about 2000 Alaskans living without permanent housing. What is being done to help them? Is it possible to have zero people experiencing homelessness? That’s our discussion on this edition of Alaska Insight.
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- Explore a Career in Carpentry | Alaska @ Work
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Southern Alaska Carpenters Training Center provides educational opportunities and apprenticeships for youth interested in carpentry. An education in carpentry offers a pathway to a successful career, without a four year degree. To learn more about the training center visit:
http://www.sactcapprentice.org/
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees. Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
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- Ending Homelessness in Alaska | PROMO
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Few things are as important to emotional and physical stability and wellbeing as housing. The high cost of living in Alaska puts those experiencing extreme poverty at risk for homelessness. On average, there are about 2000 Alaskans living without permanent housing. What is being done to help them? Is it possible to have zero people experiencing homelessness? That’s our discussion on the next Alaska Insight.
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- Alaska Laborers Training School | Alaska @ Work
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Jordan wasn't sure where to turn when he needed a job, but through the Alaska Laborers he was able to find a pathway for a successful career. Alaska Laborers are an important part of Alaska’s construction industry operating statewide. The Alaska Laborers Training School offers training for a career in construction through its apprenticeship program with no prior construction experience needed!
To learn more, visit their website:
https://aklts.org/
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a c...
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- Surprise snow covers Anchorage in April
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- When Anchorage residents woke up on April 22, no snow was in the forecast. But by midday, a few inches had accumulated. It was the latest in a series of storms that have dropped snow on the city in recent days.Some residents were delighted for the return to winter. Others, not so much.
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- Cama-i 2019: The Legacy of Maryann Sundown and Agnes Aguchak
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- 5:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In 2019 the Scammon Bay dancers returned to the Cama’i stage for the first time since their Elder, Maryann Sundown, passed away in 2011. She was well known as a Dance Diva. From her impressions of martial arts master, Bruce Lee, to the all too relatable mosquito dance – her performances connected people through laughter.
Maryann and her sister Agnes Aguchak, left behind a unique comedic legacy in Yup’ik dance. The subtle motions, deadpan facial expressions and downright slap-stick humor is extremely visual and can be seen in this video produced by Katie Basile and Joey Mendolia.
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- How Budget Cuts Could Affect Nonprofits in Alaska | Alaska Insight
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Alaska will more than likely see large cuts to social services as lawmakers try to pass a more balanced budget. Alaska's large nonprofit sector often fills the gaps where state money ends. As social service funding is reduced, what role will non-profits play in Alaska? It’s our discussion on this edition of Alaska Insight.
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- Free Reading Rendezvous at the Library!
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Bring the whole family to the 2019 Reading Rendezvous on Saturday May 18, from noon to 4 P.M. at the Z.J. Loussac Library in Anchorage. This free event has fun PBS Kids games, music and activities to promote literacy and reading. You can also get your photo take with Molly of Denali! See you then!
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- Warm spring temperatures set records in the Y-K Delta
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In the Y-K Delta, record warmth is causing the Kuskokwim River to melt out early. This past March and April, four people have died by falling through the ice while traveling on the river. Learn more here from reporter Krysti Shallenberger with Alaska’s Energy Desk.
https://www.ktoo.org/2019/04/12/melting-ice-is-disrupting-daily-life-in-the-y-k-delta-in-the-worst-possible-way/
Video: Joey Mendolia
Map: NASA
Music: FirstCom
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- Budget Cuts to Non-Profits in Alaska | PROMO
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- With a large deficit in state revenues, Alaska will more than likely see big cuts to social services as lawmakers look to create a more balanced budget. That means services once provided by the government may become less readily available. Alaska’s large non-profit sector often fills the gaps where state money ends. As social service funding is reduced, what role will non-profits play in Alaska? It’s our discussion this week on Alaska Insight. Tune in on April
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- Alcohol Awareness | Alaska Insight
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Alcohol misuse is a big problem in Alaska, but public events promoting alcohol-free spaces are growing. As awareness about the dangerous of excessive drinking grows, what options are there for those seeking alternatives such as alcohol-free cocktails and alcohol free events? We hear from sobriety advocates Tiffany Hall and Quinn Christopherson on this edition of Alaska Insight.
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- The Governor's Permanent Fiscal Plan | Alaska Insight
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Governor Mike Dunleavy says reducing spending is just one part of his plan for future financial stability in Alaska. Three proposed amendments to the constitution could have a lasting impacting on the state's economy. The governor makes the case for his permanent fiscal plan on this episode of Alaska Insight.
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- The Governor's Permanent Fiscal Plan on Alaska Insight | PROMO
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Governor Mike Dunleavy says Alaska's budget deficit requires dramatic cuts to state services and he wants it done in one year.
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- Ironworkers' Apprenticeship Week Kicks Off | Alaska at Work
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A group of aspiring Ironworkers came together for a one week apprenticeship training provided by Iron Workers Local 751, Anchorage, Alaska. Learn more about this opportunity at: www.ironworkers751.org
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska at Work, focuses on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
Video by: Daniel Hernandez
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- Employment Outlook and Options for Job-Seekers | Alaska @ Work
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- How are Alaskans faring more than 3 years into the state’s budget deficit and job loss? One way to consider the employment status is to look at the Midtown Job Center in Anchorage and see how many job-seekers are visiting them, what employers are seeking in applicants and what jobs are available in the current economy. Alaska Public Media's Kirsten Swann and Daniel Hernandez went there to answer some of those questions.
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
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- Workforce Readiness Opportunities | Alaska @ Work
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Alaska ranks last in the country for the number of students who go on to higher education, according to University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen. But in Alaska, many jobs don't require a traditional college education. There are a variety of workforce education and training opportunities for all Alaskans and Lori Townsend looks at some of them in this story for Alaska @ Work.
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions,
and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce
development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is
amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents,
educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
Additional footage provided by: KTOO, APICC,...
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- High Skill Jobs: Non Traditional Paths | Alaska @ Work
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- There are numerous pathways to a great career. Many people choose the college or university route, but multiple high paying jobs require no college education at all. What are these careers and how can Alaskans train to get them? Alaska Public Media's Lori Townsend reports on some of these career training programs that can lead to fulfilling, high-demand work.
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
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- Youth in the Hospitality Industry | Alaska @ Work
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A group of Alaska youth get to experience some of the ins-and-outs of the hospitality industry. The youth are Service High School students in a program called ProStart. ProStart is a two-year program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s foodservice leaders.
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
For more information about ProStart, visit their website or Facebook page.
https://www.alaskaprostart.org/
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- Title
- Alaska Seeds of Change | Alaska @ Work
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Alaska Seeds of Change hires young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 to work part time. They tend to look for people without much job experience who want to learn how to get and keep a job, and learn a little extra about how to be an adult. They offer their employees training, referrals, long term support and other formal services.
To learn more about Alaska Seeds of Change, or to apply for a job as a greenhouse grower, visit akseedsofchange.com.
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees.
Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
- Title
- Northern Industrial Training | Alaska @ Work
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Northern Industrial Training provides career training programs in Alaska that enable their students to learn job relevant, employable skills. These Alaskan training programs are designed to meet state and national requirements for many jobs, and develop skills needed to advance your career.
Alaska Public Media and area businesses, educational institutions, and community service organizations are partnering in a workforce development initiative, called Alaska @ Work, focused on high-need jobs in Alaska that do not require four-year degrees. Through multimedia content and promotion, Alaska Public Media is amplifying the great work being done to help students, parents, educators, and businesses become aware of and connect with training, apprenticeships, resources and job searches to jump-start a career.
For more information about Northern Industrial training, visit their website: https://www.nitalaska.com/
