Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public Media covers local to national news
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- Alaska Public Media covers local to national news
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media is proud to cover local and national news to viewers across the state and worldwide.
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- Iditapod is available all year round
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media continues to keep you informed on all Iditarod news through our locally produced "Iditapod" series.
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- Whatever device you choose, Alaska Public Media is there for you
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media combines multiple media platforms to bring you the news, educational content, and Alaska stories on all your devices. Whether listening or watching on broadcast airwaves or digital streams, you can find all your favorite AKPM content anytime.
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- How to make crispy fried hooligan
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- 3 years ago
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- For dozens of Anchorage residents, hooligan fishing at Twenty mile River is the kick off to the summer season. Dipnetters can fill buckets with the small silvery fish, which many bring home to clean and fry fresh — or freeze to fry for gatherings lasted on in the year. This recipe is a simple guide to frying hooligan at home.
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- How to make steam baked hooligan
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- 3 years ago
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- For many people across Anchorage, hooligan fishing is an early summer pastime that brings family and friends together at the bank of the river to harvest the small smelt fish by the bucket full. Frying the fish is a popular option among those who like to catch hooligan, but others prefer to try and replicate a smoked effect. In this easy recipe, the fish are marinated, steamed, and baked to mimic the firm texture and smoldering flavor of smoked fish.
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- How to net a dip net with Randy Guintu
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- 3 years ago
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- Randy Guintu is an Anchorage resident and an avid fisherman. He tries to go hooligan fishing with his family and friends annually, where he uses the same dip netting poles he’s had for over a decade. Once every couple of years, he has to replace the delicate netting, which is a small exercise in patience and coordination.
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- Build an airplane with Library Explorers!
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- 3 years ago
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- Do you like to explore new places? Alaska Public Media is partnering with local libraries around the state to take you on an adventure without leaving your home. Welcome to Library Explorers!
In this video, you will meet Casi from Alaska Public Media, where she will show you how to build an airplane with items you can use around your house.
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- Reading Rondy 2023 with Molly of Denali
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- 3 years ago
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- Reading Rendezvous is an annual community tradition that celebrates reading and the Anchorage Public Library’s Summer Discovery reading program. As a way to kick off the summer, Molly of Denali held a meet and greet with the community. Alaska Public Media is a proud sponsor and partner with the Anchorage Public Library.
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- Cross country ski classes with PACE and Alaska Public Media
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- 3 years ago
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- As we all look forward to an exciting Alaskan summer, we look fondly back at winter memories! This winter Alaska Public Media partnered with Anchorage Parks and Recreation to take families, many of whom had never skied before, cross country skiing at Russian Jack Park in Anchorage.
This fun-filled snowy day was part of our PACE program, which engages and supports parents in becoming their kids' lifelong teachers
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- Supporting Alaska's veterans | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Helping veterans and active duty military members cope with service-related trauma to lead healthy, happy lives, takes normalizing the need for mental health care and connecting with people who know the struggle.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Luke Bushatz, Vice President of Operations for veteran-run nonprofit Remedy Alpine, and Rebeca Peleaz, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator for the Alaska VA Healthcare System about the services available to Alaska's veterans.
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- Veteran-run nonprofit uses therapeutic recreation to help other veterans
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska has one of the highest per-capita populations of retired military service members of any state in the country. There’s a lot of services out there for retired service members, but as Alaska Public Media’s Madilyn Rose reports, veterans in Alaska are one of their own greatest resources.
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- Anchorage families struggle with sparse and expensive childcare options
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- 3 years ago
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- Across the state, Alaska families are having a harder and harder time finding available and affordable childcare. Many daycares closed during the pandemic, and low wages mean the industry faces staffing issues. As Alaska Public Media's Wesley Early reports, families are now faced with difficult answers to the question of care.
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- Alaska's childcare crisis | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- All across Alaska, families are struggling to find available and affordable care for their children. This is forcing to make families to make tough choices, and it has far-reaching affects on childhood development, and the economy of the state. On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Senator Löki Tobin and Stephanie Berglund, CEO of Thread Alaska, to discuss the scope and possible solutions to the childcare crisis.
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- The Sullivan Arena closes as Anchorage's emergency shelter
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- 3 years ago
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- The Sullivan Arena in Anchorage is no longer Alaska’s biggest homeless shelter. Capacity was slashed on May 1, down to a quarter of what it had been for much of the winter. While some who left on the first found housing, as Alaska Public Media's Jeremy Hsieh reports, many left looking for a place to camp.
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- What's next for Anchorage after its emergency homeless shelter closes? | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Anchorage's emergency homeless shelter at the Sullivan Arena slashed its capacity on May 1, 2023, leaving many people experiencing homelessness without a clear place to stay. While the snow is melting, cold and wet conditions still persist.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by midtown assembly member Felix Rivera and Alexis Johnson, the housing and homelessness coordinator for the Bronson administration, to discuss the reasoning for shrinking the Sullivan, and the city's plan moving forward.
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- Investigating the case of 10 billion missing snow crabs in Alaska
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- 3 years ago
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- More than ten billion snow crabs disappeared from the Bering Sea between the years 2018 and 2022, devastating a commercial fishing industry worth $200 million. Now, fishermen and researchers are teaming up in Kodiak, Alaska to figure out what happened, and they think warmer ocean water could be to blame. #ClimateAcrossAmerica #earthmonth
The @novapbs national Climate Across America initiative has been made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Reported by Kirsten Dobroth
Video and graphics by Elyssa Loughlin
Additional video by Valerie Kern, Eric Keto, and dvidshub.net
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- How do electric vehicles perform in Alaska? | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- The Biden administration has proposed strict new pollution limits requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. The proposal could pose challenges in Alaska where EV infrastructure is still minimal. But the number of cars and chargers is increasing.
In this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Dimitri Shein, executive director of the Alaska Electric Vehicle Association, and Mark Henspetter, a business analyst with Chugach Electric, to discuss how EV's can work in Alaska.
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- One Alaskan's experience with electric vehicles
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- 3 years ago
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- Electric vehicle infrastructure is still minimal in Alaska, but the state is home to a small but rapidly growing community of EV owners. While transportation can be difficult in the state, an Eagle River resident says hers can keep up with her lifestyle.
Alaska Public Media’s Michael Fanelli took a ride with one EV owner to learn how the car handles Alaska’s harsh winter conditions.
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- Understanding the Bering Sea snow crab collapse | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- The Bering Sea snow crab season was canceled this year after billions of crabs disappeared – devastating a commercial fishing industry worth $200 million dollars and the livelihoods of those who depend on it. Now, fishermen and researchers are working to figure out what happened.
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Gabriel Prout, a crab fisherman and owner of the fishing vessel, Silver Spray, and Erin Fedewa, a fisheries biologist with the federal government, to discuss the impacts and potential causes of the crash.
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- Meet the Arctic Ground Squirrel | AKPM News
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- 3 years ago
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- Meet the arctic ground squirrel. This mammal can chill its body down to the freezing point, 32 degrees Fahrenheit, during hibernation and then wake up fine in the springtime. Find out why scientists are studying this cozy Alaskan critter and how they could help to improve our understanding of healthcare for humans. #ClimateAcrossAmerica #alaska #publicmedia
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- Native designers blend ancient techniques with modern materials | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Kuspuks and other traditional Alaska Native garments are created to express cultural identity, love for a family member or friend, and to keep the bond of ancestral culture alive and strong. On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Inupiaq fashion designer Jacke Qataliña Schaeffer, and Angelina Roehl, from Chugachmiut's heritage preservation program, to discuss how to preserve traditional culture and designs while incorporating modern elements.
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- Kuspuks: More than just a piece of clothing
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- 3 years ago
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- Whether you're Alaska Native or not, Kuspuk wearing is encouraged at the Cama-i dance festival. The traditional shirt carries many meanings with it, and making them creates bonds and connections that span time and space. For Alaska Public Media, Rhonda McBride reports.
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- NOVA Event - 30s
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- 3 years ago
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- How a longer growing season affects gardening | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Across the state, even in the snowiest places, the signs of spring are starting to appear. Crocus and tulips are already emerging in some areas and gardeners are poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of growing their own food and beautifying their yards with flowers and other plants.
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Anchorage horticulturist Debbie Hinchey and Will Criner of the Alaska Botanical Garden to discuss what's new with growing and harvesting in your backyard.
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- Sharing Indie Alaska with you and the world | Alaska Public Media
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- 3 years ago
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- Did you know that Indie Alaska has over 4.3 million lifetime views and 360,000 digital views for last season? Indie Alaska is our way of showcasing the many life experiences and cultures Alaska has to offer. Thanks to you, we’re able to share our stories to the rest of the world.
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- Instilling a love for public media | Alaska Public Media
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- 3 years ago
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- In 2022, Alaska Public Media Radio KSKA was the #1 listened-to-station in the Anchorage market. With several local radio shows on KSKA, we continually provide news coverage and entertainment for families like Catalina's.
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- Your membership informs and builds community in Alaska | Alaska Public Media
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media distributes statewide to 27 communities across Alaska. With our free programming and news coverage, Alaskans, like Matthew, benefits from our continuous robust news network.
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- State Senators share their thoughts on Alaska's 2024 budget | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- The Alaska Legislature is more than halfway through its regular session, and as with many recent sessions, discussions largely center on the state’s finances. Multiple proposals are before both bodies seeking to address current revenue shortages, but do they have the support to pass?
On this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend is joined by Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, and Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, to discuss their thoughts on the various proposals and the need to fund state services.
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- An update on Alaska's legislative session
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- 3 years ago
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- The Alaska Legislature is more than halfway through its regular session, and as with many recent sessions, discussions largely center on the state’s finances, while a number of social issues have come up as well.
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- Resources for aging Alaskans to stay in their home communities | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska has the fastest growing aging population, per capita, in the United States, and as Alaskans age, the question of whether to stay in your home or community can become a difficult one for many to answer.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Teresa Holt, director of AARP Alaska, and Jacquie Braden, a community development program manager at RurAL CAP to discuss the challenges and resources available, for those looking to spend their golden years in their communities and lifelong homes.
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- For older Alaskans, exercise classes build community
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- 3 years ago
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- Hurdles to resources can lead to isolation and the deterioration of health among older Alaskans. But many elders have found a solution that helps them to build community and maintain their physical and social wellbeing: water aerobics class. Alaska Public Media's Elyssa Loughlin reports.
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- How hibernation can help improve human medicine | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Hibernation is an incredible biological process undergone by countless species across the planet. Alaska is home to a number of animals that hibernate. On this episode of Alaska Insight we discuss how work to understand these processes is and can be applied to human medicine.
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- The Iditapod Podcast is back for the 2023 Iditarod race!
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- 3 years ago
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- Alaska Public Media is on the trail again this year following the mushers for the 1,000-mile Iditarod race. Be sure to subscribe to the Iditapod Podcast now so you get notified when each episode drops!
Subscribe and learn more here: https://alaskapublic.org/iditapod/
#iditarod #iditarod2023 #iditapod
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- A Conversation with Alaska's First Indigenous Congresswoman, Mary Peltola | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- Congresswoman Mary Peltola made history in 2022 when she won both a special and regular election for Alaska's lone seat in the US House. Peltola, who is Yup'ik, is both Alaska's first female and Alaska Native Representative.
On this episode of Alaska Insight, Congresswoman Peltola joins host Lori Townsend to discuss her priorities for the new congress, and what it's like as a minority member in an increasingly divisive political scene.
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- Sharing Alaska’s Stories in 2022 | Alaska Public Media
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- 3 years ago
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- Your support made more possible in 2022. From the newsroom to radio and television programs, to technology and education and community engagement. Together, we have done more to serve Alaskans.
Your continued support will make even more possible in 2023. Make a one-time gift or become a sustaining member at alaskapublic.org.
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- Shining a Light on Eating Disorders | Alaska Insight
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- 3 years ago
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- A new documentary from the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance, AKEDA, shines a light on the prevalence and types of eating disorders, especially among young athletes.
Olympian and professional Counselor Holly Brooks is featured in the documentary, and she joins host Lori Townsend alongside AKEDA co-founder Beth Rose to discuss recognizing and addressing eating disorders in our lives.
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- Join Alaska Public Media's Legacy Donors today!
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- 3 years ago
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- A gift from your will or estate helps ensure the future of public media in Alaska. Join Beth and John in having a big impact with a legacy gift.
To become a Legacy Donor, visit: https://alaskapublic.org/legacy
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- Community members organize grassroots efforts to feed Anchorage's homeless population
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- 3 years ago
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- Spenard artist Duke Russell is not a social services professional. But he saw the conditions people without homes in Anchorage endure, and decided to start feeding them home-cooked meals. Now, his unofficial meal service feeds hundreds of people a day. Alaska Public Media's Jeremy Hsieh reports.
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- New Developments in Anchorage's homeless services | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- In late February, Anchorage Catholic Social Services will open its new 3rd Avenue Navigation Center. The center will act as a day shelter to connect Anchorage's homeless population with important support services - filling a large gap in the city's response.
Robin Dempsey, CEO of Catholic Social Services and Owen Hutchinson with the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness join Lori Townsend to discuss progress and gaps in Anchorage's homelessness response.
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- 2022 Destination Assessment proposes ways to make Anchorage more appealing
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- 3 years ago
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- In 2022, destination development consultant Roger Brooks presented his finding at the Anchorage Economic Forecast Luncheon about how the city could be improved to become more appealing to visitors and residents. This work has been the launching point for several initiatives around the city to increase in-migration and tourism. Madilyn Rose breaks down Brook's recommendations to better understand how they can be applied to Anchorage.
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- Reversing outmigration in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Anchorage and Alaska have seen a decade-long pattern of population decline. Birth rates are slowing, and more people are leaving the city than coming in. This leads to an undersized workforce for the available jobs, and less funding for schools as attendance numbers drop.
In this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend speaks with Anchorage Assembly member Daniel Volland, and consultant Jeff Marcell of TIP strategies, to look at research and recommendations for how the city can reverse the trend of outmigration.
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- Unstable January Snowpack Causes Avalanches in Southcentral Alaska | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Southcentral Alaska has seen an extreme mix of winter weather so far, and while Alaskans are eager to go explore the snow-covered mountains, avalanche danger is an ever-present threat in the Alaskan backcountry.
In this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend talks with avalanche experts Elliot Gaddy, a local guide and avalanche instructor, and John Sykes, a forecaster with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center.
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- Expanding renewable energy in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Alaskans seeking relief from high energy prices and unreliable supplies are finding success in transitioning to renewable energy. What projects are in the works, and where do opportunities exist for further development?
Lori Townsend is joined by Chris Rose, Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, and Dustin Madden, Manager for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's Rural Energy Program to discuss the future of green energy in Alaska.
#renewableenergy #greenenergy #alaska
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- New biomass furnace saves money and fossil fuels in Ambler, Alaska
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- 3 years ago
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- In the remote village of Ambler, Alaska, temperatures can fall to 60 below in the winter, but heating the community's two main villages just got a lot more green. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium installed a biomass furnace system this September. Alaska Public Media's Elyssa Loughlin reports that the new renewable energy project means a path toward cleaner energy as well as a more sustainable economy for Alaska Native communities.
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- Visit Mountain View Elementary's Family Night with Alaska Public Media
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- 3 years ago
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- The Alaska Public Media Education and Engagement team partnered with PBS KIDS and the United Way of Anchorage to host a family night at Mountain View Elementary. This after-school event featured activities and crafts for little ones while parents and teachers met to discuss the educational needs of their children.
This after-school event included hands-on activities, inspired by PBS KIDS shows Ready Jet Go! and Odd Squad.
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- Holiday Greetings from Across the State 2022 | Talk of Alaska
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- 3 years ago
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- What better way to stay warm than with Alaska Public Media’s warmest holiday tradition? Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across The State returns to connect Alaskans throughout the state. From Utqiagvik to Juneau, hear festive greetings, well wishes, and sentiments from those who call Alaska home. Join host Steve Heimel live on Tuesday, December 20 at 10 a.m. on Alaska Public Media Radio KSKA 91.1 FM, public radio stations statewide, by streaming on Alaska Public Media’s Facebook and YouTube pages, or on KTOO 360TV.
To Participate:
Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) beforehand to leave a voice message or during the live broadcast.
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Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org prior to or during the live broadcast.
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- Alaska's Role in the new US Arctic Strategy | Alaska Insight
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The White House’s newly-released National Strategy for the Arctic Region reflects a growing interest by the federal government in the ways climate change is affecting Alaska. And the challenges that brings for security and economic wellbeing for arctic residents. We take a look at a recent visit by White House officials to the state, and break down the new strategy with experts who helped craft the plan.
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- White House officials working directly with Alaskans on the issues around climate change.
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- 3 years ago
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- The White House’s newly-released National Strategy for the Arctic Region reflects a growing interest by the federal government in the ways climate change is affecting Alaska. And the challenges that brings for security and economic wellbeing for arctic residents. We take a look at a recent visit by White House officials to the state, and what this new interest in the Arctic means for Alaskans.
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- Anchorage school communities grapple with potential closures
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Anchorage School District administrators have proposed closing six schools next year as a way to cut costs amid a $68 million dollar budget deficit. At town hall meetings, parents have asked administrators to take their kids’ schools off that list. As Alaska Public Media’s Katie Anastas reports, one elementary school community worries they will lose access to their school’s rigorous curriculum.
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- Title
- How can the Anchorage School District close its budget gap?
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Anchorage School District is facing an estimated $68 million budget gap for the coming fiscal year. One proposal to bridge part of that gap is to close five elementary schools with low enrollment numbers, but that proposal is seeing resistance from some parents. Lori Townsend talks with School Board Member Dave Donley, and Alyse Galvin of Great Alaska Schools, to understand the scope of the budget gap, and what can be done to address it.
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