Alaska Public Media
A fish plant fueled King Cove’s economy. Without it, can the community survive?
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- A fish plant fueled King Cove’s economy. Without it, can the community survive?
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- 1 year ago
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- Thousands of jobs and billions in income have been so steady through the decades that when the alarms started going off, many fishermen and communities were caught off guard.
The seafood industry around the world has been devastated by market turmoil. Seafood processors have sold off, paused operations or even shut down plants in coastal communities across Alaska.
One of the hardest-hit communities in Alaska is King Cove. The Peter Pan Seafoods plant that had served as the economic engine of the Southwest Alaska village for more than a century announced this spring it would cease operations. Now, as Alaska Public Media’s Eric Stone reports, its owner is out of business, and residents are left to wonder if their community has a future.
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- The Outlook for Alaska's seafood industry | Alaska Insight
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- 1 year ago
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- "A convergence of factors are challenging Alaska fisheries. Climate change, fluctuations in market demand and foreign competition are all putting pressure on fishermen and processors.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Jeremy Woodrow, Executive Director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, and Julie Decker, President of the Pacific Seafood Processors Association, to discuss the factors that have put pressure on the seafood industry, and what can be done to bring relief to the Alaskans who rely on it."
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- Anchorage’s new HOPE team aims to boost outreach to the city’s homeless population
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- 1 year ago
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- Winter has arrived in Anchorage, and the city’s cold weather sheltering plan is in effect. But there are still hundreds of people living outdoors without adequate shelter.
As the city’s unhoused population weighs how they’ll make it through the coldest time of the year, a new team in the Anchorage Police Department is working to meet them where they are, and provide assistance. Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early went on a ride along with APD’s HOPE team. more.
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- New Anchorage mayor’s approach to homeless services | Alaska Insight
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- 1 year ago
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- Alaska winters can be formidable, especially for people who don’t have a home, but Anchorage officials are creating new connections with vulnerable Alaskans to offer help.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and Farina Brown, special assistant to the mayor for homelessness and health, to discuss the plan for shelter this Winter and the new mayor’s long-term plans to address homelessness.
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- Reviewing Alaska's election results | Alaska Insight
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- 1 year ago
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- While final results and tabulation are still a few weeks away, preliminary election results can tell us a lot about the future of ranked choice voting, the minimum wage, and the makeup of the 2025 legislature.
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Alaska Public Media reporters Liz Ruskin and Eric Stone to discuss the results and implications of Alaska's 2024 election.
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- Engaging voters across diverse communities | Alaska Insight
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- 1 year ago
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- Encouraging people to get to the polls is important for all Alaskans but campaign ads and get out the vote messages are often broad and fail to reach underserved communities. What’s the best way to educate Alaskans from the diverse neighborhoods and communities of Alaska?
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Eugene Cho, owner and publisher of the Anchorage Korean News, and Lina Mariscal, editor and publisher of Anchorage’s bilingual newspaper, Sol de Medianoche, to discuss efforts to engage voters in Korean and Spanish-speaking communities.
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- Get Out the Native Vote works to break down barriers days before election
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- 1 year ago
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- Language barriers and a lack of engagement from campaigns can prevent many Alaskans from fully participating in the electoral process. And in rural Alaska, the challenges can be much greater.
As Alaska Public Media’s Madilyn Rose reports, one organization has made it their mission to break down systemic barriers.
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- Halloween Transportation Facts #nightmarebeforechristmas #jackskellington #halloween #transportation
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- 1 year ago
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- Ever wonder how Halloween traditions come to life? Transportation makes it all possible., from hauling hay and candy to delivering millions of pumpkins for those perfect jack-o'-lanterns!
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- Should Alaska keep ranked choice voting? | Alaska Insight
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- 1 year ago
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- The ranked choice voting and open primary system that Alaskans approved in 2020 was first used in the 2022 special election to fill the remainder of the late Don Young’s U.S. House seat. In the upcoming November election, Alaskans will vote to either reject or retain the system.
On this edition of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by former Lt. Gov. and State Sen. Loren Leman, who is a spokesperson for the Yes on 2 Campaign seeking to repeal the new system, and Juli Lucky, campaign manager for the No on 2 campaign seeking to keep it.
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- Analyzing Debate for the State: U.S. House | Alaska Insight
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- 2 years ago
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- The top two candidates for Alaska's only U.S. House Seat debated three times over three days in mid-October, including in Alaska Public Media's Debate for the State. How did incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican challenger Nick Begich make their case across these debates, and what do their answers tell us about their potential performance in office?
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Alaska Public Media's Washington D.C. Correspondent Liz Ruskin and Alaska Beacon Political Reporter James Brooks to analyze the candidate answers from Debate for the State.
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- Debate for the State 2024: U.S. House | Alaska Public Media
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- 2 years ago
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- Incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican challenger Nick Begich will go head-to-head in Debate for the State 2024: U.S. House, presented by Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source, and KTOO.
The candidates will discuss key issues including the economy, reproductive rights, and immigration. Moderated by Alaska Public Media Chief Editor and Vice President of Journalism Lori Townsend and Alaska’s News Source Senior Anchor Rebecca Palsha.
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- Empowering Families and Educating Children: Alaska’s Public Media Partnerships in Action
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In this video, we explore how Alaska’s public partnerships—like 21st Century Learning, Mountain View Elementary, and P.A.C.E.—are making a meaningful impact in supporting diverse families and children across the state. Through innovative programs and community-driven initiatives, these partnerships provide resources, education, and opportunities to empower parents and uplift the next generation. Watch to see how Alaska is fostering stronger, more connected communities, one family at a time!
Thanks to our members and the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation.
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- Indigenous filmmakers share community stories of climate change | Alaska Insight
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- 2 years ago
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- A new six-part NOVA series called Legacy of the Land features short films produced by Indigenous filmmakers focused on climate issues and solutions in Native communities across the country. On this episode of Alaska Insight, we speak with two Alaska Native filmmakers involved with the series about the community stories their videos tell.
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- In the wake of seven police shootings, Anchorage community members discuss reforms
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- 2 years ago
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- Alaska’s biggest police force has had an unusual string of seven incidents this year where its officers have opened fire in the line of duty, killing four people.
Alaska Public Media’s Jeremy Hsieh reports that the shootings have renewed scrutiny of the Anchorage Police Department, as well as public outcry for reforms and more accountability.
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- How can Anchorage Police improve accountability and community trust? | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The job of law enforcement officers isn’t an easy one. Police are often dealing with people in crisis, who may be a threat to themselves or others. Decisions about how to best control a situation are sometimes made in seconds in dangerous settings. However, since May, Anchorage Police have shot seven people, killing four, and in the wake of these shootings, some community members are calling for reforms and accountability.
Host Lori Townsend is joined by Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case and Alaska Black Caucus Justice Committee Co-chair Curt Richner, to discuss the response to these shootings on this episode of Alaska Insight.
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- Alaska voters share their top priorities ahead of November | Alaska Insight
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- 2 years ago
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- Alaska's November election is quickly approaching, and as it does, Alaska Public Media is engaging with voters across the state to hear about the issues that matter to them.
In this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Alaska Public Media reporters, Liz Ruskin and Eric Stone, to discuss their statewide project to hear directly from Alaskans, about their top priorities for this election. #vote #election2024 #viewfromhere
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- Eagle River, Mat-Su resident weigh in on their election priorities
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- 2 years ago
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- As we approach this fall’s election, Alaska Public Media is striving to learn what’s on voters’ minds. It’s a project we call “The View From Here.”
To kick off the project, Alaska Public Media multimedia journalist Matt Faubion teamed up with reporters Liz Ruskin and Eric Stone for a road trip through Eagle River, Palmer, and Wasilla, to hear voters talk about the issues that matter to them. Here's what we heard.
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- 120 Year Old Sourdough | Indie Alaska Shorts
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- 2 years ago
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- Kim Sherry, Alaska's first contestant on @PBS The Great American Recipe, has a sourdough starter that’s 120 years old. Maybe. Hear her story - and some interesting sourdough facts - in this short from our latest Indie Alaska.
Indie Alaska is produced in partnership with @pbsdigitalstudios.
#Sourdough #AlaskaSourdough #AlaskaFood #RecipePBS #IndieAlaska #shorts
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- Protecting Private Data: The Impact of the U.S. Census on Rural Alaska
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- 2 years ago
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- In 2020, The U.S. Census started in Toksook Bay, a rural village along the Southwest Coast of Alaska. The remoteness of this area makes it one of the most difficult to count. A new algorithm ensures not only more accurate numbers, but better security when it comes to protecting personal data.
In partnership with @novapbs, we dive into how differential privacy works, and what's at stake for small communities if the data isn't accurate. #SecretsInYourData
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- Combating Loneliness | There’s Hope. There’s Help.
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- 2 years ago
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- Irritability, low energy, and isolation are signs that your teenager might be depressed. You might not have all the answers, but whatever they’re feeling, it’s real. Show them that you’re ready to listen.
For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope.
We are grateful for local community partners who’ve helped make "There’s Hope. There’s Help." possible. A special thank you to the Alaska Mental Health Trust for grant funding and subject matter experts at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Alaska Children’s Trust, Veterans Affairs – Anchorage, and the Anchorage School District.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters
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- Make the Connection: Veterans | There's Hope. There's Help.
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- 2 years ago
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- For veterans, dealing with depression or PTSD can feel especially isolating, and it often helps to be understood by others who have been through the same thing. Veterans Affairs has support and resources to help.
For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope.
We are grateful for local community partners who’ve helped make "There’s Hope. There’s Help." possible. A special thank you to the Alaska Mental Health Trust for grant funding and subject matter experts at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Alaska Children’s Trust, Veterans Affairs – Anchorage, and the Anchorage School District.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters
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- Helping Someone Who’s Bullied | There’s Hope. There’s Help.
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- 2 years ago
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- A person being bullied is at risk of other dangers, like depression or suicide. There are steps you can take to help. You can make a big difference.
For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope.
We are grateful for local community partners who’ve helped make "There’s Hope. There’s Help." possible. A special thank you to the Alaska Mental Health Trust for grant funding and subject matter experts at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Alaska Children’s Trust, Veterans Affairs – Anchorage, and the Anchorage School District.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters
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- Recapping the 33rd legislature | Alaska Insight
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- 2 years ago
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- The challenges of funding Alaska government services, education, and the permanent fund dividend have become more intense as the state’s fiscal situation grows tighter.
On this season finale episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend speaks with Senate President Sen. Gary Stevens and Speaker of the House Rep. Cathy Tilton about the work they accomplished, and what was still on the table, at the end of the 33rd legislature.
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- StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative | Eben and Owen Olrun
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation, Eben Olrun (75) tells his son, Owen (26), about his time in Vietnam and how he’s found comfort through traditional singing and drumming.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins. Find these stories and more at alaskapublic.org/storycorps.
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- How to Talk About Suicide | There’s Hope. There’s Help.
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- 2 years ago
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- It can be can be scary to think someone you know might have thoughts about suicide, but asking them directly about it will not give them the idea. Don’t be afraid. Show you care, and invite them to talk.
For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope.
We are grateful for local community partners who’ve helped make "There’s Hope. There’s Help." possible. A special thank you to the Alaska Mental Health Trust for grant funding and subject matter experts at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Alaska Children’s Trust, Veterans Affairs – Anchorage, and the Anchorage School District. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters
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- Getting Started: Veterans | There's Hope. There's Help.
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- 2 years ago
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- Adjusting to big life moments can be overwhelming, especially if you are a veteran. If you need support for your mental health you do not have to go through these moments alone. For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope. Thank you to our local community partners Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc., Alaska Children's Trust, Veteran's Affairs-Anchorage and Anchorage School District. #mentalhealthmonday #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters
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- StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative | Mike and Julie Jordan
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation Mike Jordan (78) tells his daughter, Julie (52), about an unusual Thanksgiving while serving as a rifleman in Vietnam.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
Find these stories and more at alaskapublic.org/StoryCorps.
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- Helping Those Impacted by Suicide | There's Hope. There's Help.
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Watching someone struggling with loss can make you feel helpless. If you don't know what to say, tell them that. Just being there or doing something together can help.
For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope.
We are grateful for local community partners who’ve helped make "There’s Hope. There’s Help." possible. A special thank you to the Alaska Mental Health Trust for grant funding and subject matter experts at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Alaska Children’s Trust, Veterans Affairs – Anchorage, and the Anchorage School District.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters
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- StoryCorps Military Voices | Ivan Hodes
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation Ivan Hodes (40) tells Tamekia Jackson (37) about a moral dilemma he faced while serving in Iraq.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
Find these stories and more at alaskapublic.org/storycorps.
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- Helping By Listening | There's Hope. There's Help.
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- 2 years ago
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- "Mental health challenges come in many forms, from all walks of life. Sometimes we may worry that a friend or loved one is experiencing mental health challenges or thoughts of suicide and we don't know how to ask them about it. These conversations can be scary to approach, but they don't have to be overwhelming. Trust your gut if you think someone is having a hard time. Ask them how they are doing and listen deeply without judgment. Your care can make a big difference.
For more resources to help you or someone you care about that might be facing a mental health need, visit www.alaskapublic.org/hope
We are grateful for local community partners who’ve helped make "There’s Hope. There’s Help." possible. A special thank you to the Alaska Mental Health Trust for grant funding and subject matter experts at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Alaska Children’s Trust, Veterans Affairs – Anchorage, and the...
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- StoryCorps Military Voices | Scott and Kristie Nelson
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation, Scott Nelson (55) tells his wife Kristie (47) about his time on an air rescue crew in Alaska and getting deployed to Afghanistan.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
Find these stories and more at alaskapublic.org/storycorps.
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- StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative | Laura Kabatt-Kennedy and Ian Kennedy
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation Laura Kabatt-Kennedy (48) tells her son, Ian Kennedy (18), about her time serving as mental health specialist in the military and her experiences at the Pentagon after the events of 9/11.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
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- StoryCorps Military Voices | Edward and Glynn Strabel
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation Edward Strabel (78) and his wife, Glynn (71), discuss Edward’s service in Vietnam, close calls and keeping up morale.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
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- StoryCorps Military Voices | Harry and Melinda DeBruhl
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation Harry DeBruhl (68) tells his wife, Melinda (68), about flying in the weather squadron and making rescues in Alaska.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
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- StoryCorps Military Voices | Linda and Mark Green
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- 2 years ago
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- In the summer of 2023, Alaska Public Media partnered with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative which provided a space for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories.
In this conversation Linda (68) and Mark Green (67) discuss playing music and falling in love while playing in the Air Force Band.
These interviews are recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Excerpts were selected and produced by Ammon Swenson with help from Lillian Robbins.
Find these stories and more at alaskapublic.org/StoryCorps.
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- Wildfire risks in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
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- 2 years ago
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- The wildfire season in Alaska has been relatively quiet so far, but that can change quickly if there is little rain and temperatures rise. In the early part of the spring fire season, the vast majority of wildfires are caused by humans.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Anchorage Fire Department Chief Doug Schrage and Jennifer Schmidt, an associate professor of natural resources and policy with the Institute of Social and Economic Research at UAA to discuss wildfire risks on the Anchorage Hillside and around the municipality.
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- Researchers and city officials work to inform Hillside communities of wildfire risks
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- 2 years ago
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- Wildfire season is starting in Anchorage, and residents of the Hillside neighborhood are well aware. Experts say it's not a matter of if but when a large blaze impacts the neighborhood.
Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early has more on how locals are preparing.
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- Transportation Jobs Explained: Operating Engineers
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- 2 years ago
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- Did you know that operating engineers make on average $94,453 a year?
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- Transportation things I can't live without
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- 2 years ago
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- Like how would I get anywhere in life without these things? ✈️🚞🚢🚛 #rail #automotive #maritime #aerospace #transportation #jobsExplained #transportationjobs @Jobs_Explained
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- Lightning Round | Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate
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- 2 years ago
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- Support for new taxes. Raising the minimum wage in Alaska. Find out where Incumbent Mayoral Candidate Dave Bronson and challenger Susan LaFrance stand on these issues and others during this lightning round from the Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate, coordinated and broadcast in partnership with @adn
Watch the full debate here: https://www.youtube.com/live/4oMyXCamKfc?si=iJUavjX7-059_1Ws
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- Arts class helps prisoners at Hiland gain confidence for life after incarceration
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- 2 years ago
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- About five thousand Alaskans are incarcerated in almost 30 prisons and jails in the state. Inside, prisoners’ time is controlled and activities are limited. But in Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, a volunteer teacher is offering women a space that gives them a bit of what they describe as “normalcy.”
And as Alaska Public Media’s Rachel Cassandra reports, it helps them develop confidence and ways to process emotions that can serve them after release.
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- Reentry services for Alaskans after incarceration | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Supportive employment and housing programs for people leaving incarceration are critical for success, and building self-awareness and confidence through arts can also enhance personal growth. What other programs and services help people succeed at re-entering society and avoid recidivism? Host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss paths to success for incarcerated Alaskans on this Alaska Insight
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- This climate advocate is fighting to protect Yukon River salmon and her community's traditions
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Fishing for salmon has always been a way of life on the Yukon River. But for the last four years, as runs have collapsed, managers have restricted most fishing for local communities.
Alaska Public Media’s Kavitha George has this story about what it means for one young person to miss out on this tradition.
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- We're guiding our future with Kids Camps, P.A.C.E and more.
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In Alaska, PBS KIDS is going the extra mile to bring high-quality educational content to local communities through a variety of programs. From Train-The-Trainer sessions to Parent Workshops, Kids camps, and P.A.C.E Parent and Community Engagement initiatives, Alaska Public Media and PBS KIDS are dedicated to empowering children and families with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Join us as we explore how PBS KIDS is making a positive impact in Alaska and beyond!
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- Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Anchorage’s mayoral race is headed towards a runoff between incumbent Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance. See how these candidates’ plans for Alaska’s largest city differ in this debate moderated by Alaska Public Media News Director Lori Townsend and Anchorage Daily News Opinion Editor Tom Hewitt.
For more information visit alaskapublic.org/mayoral-runoff-debate-2024.
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- Transport to a career without college debt! | Transportation Jobs Explained
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Transportation Industry isn't just big, it's colossal! With tons of job opportunities that are high-paying and don't require a college degree, you can find a career that meets your unique needs and fulfills your life goals. Ready to drive into the future? The Transportation Industry is ready for you!
Follow our Instagram account for the latest content about jobs in this exciting industry: https://www.instagram.com/transportjobs_explained/
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- Watch our 2024 Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate | Alaska Public Media
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Anchorage’s mayoral race is headed to a runoff between incumbent Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance. See how these candidates’ plans for Alaska’s largest city differ in a debate moderated by Alaska Public Media News Director Lori Townsend and Anchorage Daily News Opinion Editor Tom Hewitt on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. via broadcast or stream.
HERE'S HOW:
➡️Live RIGHT HERE on Alaska Public Media’s YouTube Page
➡️Live on Alaska Public Media’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/@alaskapublic
➡️Live on Alaska Public Media TV (must be in Alaska)
alaskapublic.org/waystowatch
➡️Live on Alaska Public Media Radio (KSKA 91.1 FM)
alaskapublic.org/listen
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- PBS Kids comes to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- PBS Kids and AKPM have joined hands to bring the exciting world of the Odd Squad to the children at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Library for their spring break. For many military families, spring break activities and camps can be expensive. That's why this initiative is so important - it offers a fun and interactive way for children to learn the value of teamwork and forge new friendships.
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- Creativity goes beyond art in a unique and novel way | INDIE ALASKA
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Freehand artist Meg Kelley has been crafting since she was a kid learning to live with an ADHD diagnosis. Now as an adult living in Anchorage, Alaska, Meg realizes the uniqueness of her internal world taps into her artistic creativity in new and inspiring ways. Watch the full episode, "This Alaska artist hopes you'll draw on your vintage clothes" now on the Indie Alaska YouTube Channel.
INDIE ALASKA, a web series that shares authentic and unique stories about the people of and places in Alaska, is produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with @PBS and @pbsdigitalstudios.
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- Study suggests renewables may be the railbelt's cheapest energy option
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Currently two-thirds of the electricity on the Railbelt is generated from Cook Inlet natural gas.
But with a gas shortfall looming, utilities are scrambling to develop new plans to continue producing electricity, including boosting renewable energy.
Alaska Public Media’s Kavitha George reports on what is possible.
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