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Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat F

Title: Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat F
Runtime: 27:37
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Ronald Alleva and Dick Traini

Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat H

Title: Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat H
Runtime: 26:34
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Forrest Dunbar and Terre Gales

Title: RUNNING Highlights | Assembly Seat D
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Highlight reel of candidates running for Anchorage assembly seat D, serving West Anchorage. (Order of appearance, Adam Trombley, Ira Perman, Eric Croft and Dustin Darden).

Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat A

Title: Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat A
Runtime: 28:35
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Nicholas Begich III and Amy Demboski

Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat J

Title: Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat J
Runtime: 27:35
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Mark Schimsheimer, Treg Taylor and John Weddleton

Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat D

Title: Running 2016 | Anchorage Assembly Seat D
Runtime: 27:45
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Eric Croft, Dustin Darden, Ira Perman and Adam Trombley

Running 2016 | Anchorage School Board Seat B

Title: Running 2016 | Anchorage School Board Seat B
Runtime: 27:06
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Starr Marsett, David Nees and Kay Ellen Schuster.

Title: RUNNING Highlights | Assembly Seat J
Runtime: 1:44
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Highlight reel of candidates running for Anchorage assembly seat J, serving South Anchorage. (Order of appearance John Weddleton, Mark Schimscheimer, Treg Taylor.)

Title: RUNNING Highlights | Assembly, Seat F
Runtime: 2:13
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Get to know your assembly candidates for Midtown Anchorage in this highlight of RUNNING. (Order of appearance: Dick Traini, Ronald Alleva.)

RUNNING Highlights | School Board Seat B

Title: RUNNING Highlights | School Board Seat B
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Video highlights from 2016 Anchorage School Board Running Program, with candidates vying for Seat B. (Order of appearance: Kay Ellen Schuster, Starr Marsett and David Nees.)

RUNNING Highlights | School Board Seat A

Title: RUNNING Highlights | School Board Seat A
Runtime: 1:52
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Video highlights from 2016 Anchorage School Board Running Program, with candidates vying for Seat A. (Order of appearance: Bettye Davis and Brent Hughes.)

Title: RUNNING Highlights | Assembly Seat H
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Get to know your assembly candidates for East Anchorage in this highlight of RUNNING. (Order of appearance: Forrest Dunbar and Terre Gales.)

Title: ALASKA EDITION | Legislative Update
Runtime: 26:46
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Alaska's legislative session is underway. Alaska Edition host, Ellen Lockyer, checks in on some of the big news actions.

What Makes Dogs and Mushers Great Partners? | Mushing Explained

Title: What Makes Dogs and Mushers Great Partners? | Mushing Explained
Runtime: 2:12
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The bond between mushers and their dogs is one of the most important aspects of mushing. A high level of trust isn't just necessary to win races, but also to survive harsh, cold trails. So how do the world's best mushers build and maintain that bond?

Training for the Trail | Mushing Explained

Title: Training for the Trail | Mushing Explained
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Training dogs for the Iditarod race is no easy feat. Starting with ATV training in the summer, teams build up to long winter runs in windy, mountainous terrain, and the dogs rely on a musher's verbal commands to safely navigate the trail.

Learn everything about how these sled dogs train in this episode of Mushing Explained.

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Title: Indie Alaska Screening at Bear Tooth
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The first ever feature-length screening of Indie Alaska films will take place at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub on Thursday, March 31st at 5:30 PM. See you there!

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The weekly series captures the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play.

Gearing up from the paws up | Mushing Explained

Title: Gearing up from the paws up | Mushing Explained
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Surviving the Iditarod trail takes more than months of training, it also requires some pretty hefty gear. We hear from mushers what they're packing on the trail for themselves and their canine companions.

Title: Genetic super-dogs | Mushing Explained
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: What breed of dog makes the best sled dog? Find out how the top kennels breed dogs that have great endurance, a healthy appetite and, most importantly, a love of running.

Where the Goods are Odd: Susie Mikkelsen | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Susie Mikkelsen | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 7:45
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Susie Mikkelsen finds out just how accurate first impressions can be in this tale of true love.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Where the Goods are Odd: Rion Iverson | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Rion Iverson | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 7:42
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Billy Joel and Geena Davis feature prominently in this tale of self-discovery.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Where the Goods are Odd: Megan McKay | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Megan McKay | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 8:21
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Dating in Alaska isn't always easy, just ask Megan McKay.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Where the Goods are Odd: Martin Hansen | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Martin Hansen | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 6:36
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Some odd experiences working as a commercial fisherman got Martin Hansen hooked on life in Alaska.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Where the Goods are Odd: Laura Aubry | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Laura Aubry | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 9:26
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Laura Aubry shares her journey through a painful life experience.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Where the Goods are Odd: Janel Grimmett | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Janel Grimmett | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 8:06
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Exploring Alaska can be lots of fun - helping others explore Alaska might just be tougher than climbing Denali.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Where the Goods are Odd: Barbara Harmon | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Where the Goods are Odd: Barbara Harmon | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 7:30
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: A chance encounter with a past acquaintance sends Barbara Harmon on a path she never expected.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Designing the perfect dog sled | Mushing Explained

Title: Designing the perfect dog sled | Mushing Explained
Runtime: 2:57
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: What makes a sled go fast? What are sleds made of? And, most importantly, how do you stop?

Cody Strathe of Squid Acres Kennel explains the ins and outs of sled design and performance.

Historical footage courtesy of Alaska Film Archives.

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What do sled dogs eat? | Mushing Explained

Title: What do sled dogs eat? | Mushing Explained
Runtime: 2:31
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: What is the fuel that powers elite sled dogs? We talk to Iditarod veterinarian Stuart Nelson about how mushers keep their dogs running mile after mile.

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#alaska #iditarod #sleddogracing

Title: Mushing Explained: Iditarod 2016
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Learn about what it takes to compete in the Last Great Race - go behind the scenes with the mushers and dogs.

Title: Tailgating the Iditarod 2016
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: How do Alaskans kick off the Iditarod? Like any other sporting event...they have a tailgate party. Check out a few highlights from this year's epic tailgates.

ALASKA EDITION | Reporter's roundtable: Super Tuesday

Title: ALASKA EDITION | Reporter's roundtable: Super Tuesday
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Republican voters in several states went to the polls to indicate which of the Republican candidates they want for the 2016 presidential race. On this week's Alaska Edition, we review the results of the Republican poll, and what impact Alaska's support may or may not have on a national level.

Title: Super Tuesday in Alaska
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Alaskan republicans share who they hope will be their future president on one of the most politically packed days of the year, Super Tuesday.

Title: ALASKA EDITION | Alaska Grown!
Runtime: 26:46
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: This week the University of Alaska’s annual sustainable agriculture conference brought together farmers, livestock producers and other major players in the agriculture community to discuss the future of the industry in Alaska. On this week’s Alaska Edition, we’ll look at some of the innovations in agriculture that have taken place in the state over the past few years as well as the opportunity for buying locally and food security throughout the state.

ALASKA EDITION | Reporter's roundtable: Energy in Alaska

Title: ALASKA EDITION | Reporter's roundtable: Energy in Alaska
Runtime: 26:46
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Alaska had some important visitors this week along with a few major announcements. Federal Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Senator Lisa Murkowski led an entourage of Washington, DC officials to Bethel and Oscarville to see firsthand the energy challenges faced by Alaska’s rural residents. State Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Myers announced his retirement on Tuesday and on Wednesday, Governor Walker announced some important changes regarding the Alaska LNG line.

On this week’s Alaska Edition we discuss energy in Alaska, where bush residents have not seen prices drop for gasoline or diesel fuel, even though gas is a little more than $2 a gallon in Anchorage.

ALASKA EDITION | The push to hire locally in Alaska

Title: ALASKA EDITION | The push to hire locally in Alaska
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The number of nonresident workers in Alaska surpassed the number of residential workers in 2014. What’s causing this statistic and what can be done to encourage local hiring within the state? This week’s Alaska Edition tackles these questions and looks at the legality of policies aiming to increase the number of Alaskan workers.

Drilling for Oil in the NPR-A | Behind the Scenes with Alaska Public Media

Title: Drilling for Oil in the NPR-A | Behind the Scenes with Alaska Public Media
Runtime: 2:37
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Despite oil prices hovering around $30 a barrel, ConocoPhillips is moving ahead with efforts to develop the NPR-A. The company invited Alaska journalists on a tour this week of CD-5, its newest drill site -- and, the company hopes, the gateway to more development.

Video: Eric Keto, Rachel Waldholz
Maps: http://maps.stamen.com/

Title: In My Family: Rain
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Thomas Mack teaches Raven how to say, "rain" in his native language.

Title: Zookeeper for a day
Runtime: 1:12
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: What does the Alaska Zoo do to keep funds flowing in the frigid winter? They give their visitors an experience of a lifetime. Follow our reporter, Zachariah Hughes, while he shadows a zookeeper at the Alaska Zoo.

Of Moose and Men: Christy Everett Jordan | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Of Moose and Men: Christy Everett Jordan | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 8:03
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Christy artfully weaves the stories of dipnetting for salmon and raising her son.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Of Moose and Men: Debbie Moderow | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Of Moose and Men: Debbie Moderow | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 8:21
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Debbie and her dog team persevere on the Iditarod trail, and are joined by an unwelcome helicopter/camera on one of the most treacherous stretches.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Of Moose and Men: Erik Dahl | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Of Moose and Men: Erik Dahl | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 9:05
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Setting out for a good "bro time" camping trip, Erik and friends experience an unfortunate, but bonding, turn of events.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Of Moose and Men: Lily Van Alstine | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Of Moose and Men: Lily Van Alstine | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 6:48
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: With humor, Lily shares her story of experiencing food poisoning while on a hike at summer camp.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Of Moose and Men: Marty Hanna | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Of Moose and Men: Marty Hanna | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 8:26
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Marty grew up on a Wisconsin farm where his family raised chickens. One night, his family house caught on fire.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

Of Moose and Men: Nelson Carpluk | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Of Moose and Men: Nelson Carpluk | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 7:49
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Nelson Carpluk's first caribou hunt at age 26 is adventurous, humorous, and eventually successful.

In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet. At every performance, seven people each tell a seven-minute long, true story relating to the show’s theme.

ALASKA EDITION | Next steps for the Alaska DOC

Title: ALASKA EDITION | Next steps for the Alaska DOC
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Governor Walker recently announced Dean Williams as the new commissioner of the Department of Corrections. This week on Alaska Edition we will talk about the future of the Department of Corrections and the steps the new commissioner plans to take to better the system.

Emergency preparedness in Alaska | Alaska Edition

Title: Emergency preparedness in Alaska | Alaska Edition
Runtime: 26:46
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: A 7.1 earthquake and stall in food deliveries has Alaskans wondering how vulnerable the state is during major disasters. Zachariah Hughes hosts a discussion with representatives from Red Cross, the Port of Anchorage and Alaska's division of Homeland Safety and Emergency Management.

Title: Emergency Kit | AK Explained
Runtime: 1:08
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: In Alaska you have to be ready for anything. What's in your emergency kit?

Info from Ready.gov.

Alaska's Budget is a Sandwich | AK Explained

Title: Alaska's Budget is a Sandwich | AK Explained
Runtime: 2:44
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Thanks to a drop in both oil prices and production, Alaska is facing another major budget deficit this year. Cutting spending, raising taxes, and dipping into the Permanent Fund are all on the table in this video.

Sources: http://alaskapressclub.com/upcoming-event-state-budget-revenue-101/160112-gunnar-knapp-an-introduction-to-alaska-fiscal-facts-and-choices-for-alaska-press-club/

Video: Rachel Waldholz, Eric Keto, Kaysie Ellingson

Alaska Edition | the legislative session

Title: Alaska Edition | the legislative session
Runtime: 26:46
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Lawmakers began their legislative session this week in Alaska. What's in store for the state? Zachariah Hughes hones in on that topic in this episode of Alaska Edition.

Title: Human Trafficking | Alaska Edition
Runtime: 26:46
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Zachariah Hughes highlights the issues of human trafficking in Alaska.

Delusion: Danielle Varney | ARCTIC ENTRIES

Title: Delusion: Danielle Varney | ARCTIC ENTRIES
Runtime: 8:55
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: A backcountry outing becomes a life and death struggle when the weather changes.

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