Alaska Public Media
Advocates for mental health say talking is the first step to healing | Alaska Insight
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- Advocates for mental health say talking is the first step to healing | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Understanding and discussing the complexities of mental health and wellbeing isn’t easy. Finding ways to open up about who we are and what we struggle with is critical to getting help.
Lori Townsend discusses mental wellness with Miss Alaska’s Outstanding Teen Sycely Wheeles and Parinita Shetty, a school-based mental health clinician for VOA Alaska.
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- As Alaska warms, birch tree tappers wrestle with an erratic season
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- April is birch tree sap season in South central Alaska. A season that is harder and harder to predict because of climate change.
Alaska Public Media’s Lex Treinen visited some long time birch sap harvesters in Talkeetna to learn more.
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- Tracking permafrost thaw will help Alaska communities adapt to climate change | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Climate change in Alaska affects everything from infrastructure stability to small businesses that need seasonal certainty for success. A new program called Permafrost Pathways has a dual aim of measuring greenhouse gas emissions and supporting community adaptation ideas.
Lori Townsend discusses plans for adjusting to a changing climate with the Alaska Institute for Justice's Robin Bronen and Darcy Peter from the Woodwell Climate Research Center.
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- Hear trusted COVID-19 vaccine information from UAA's Steve Johnson | Talk to Your Neighbor
- Runtime
- 17:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Hometown, Alaska host, Kathleen McCoy, talks with Steve Johnson, a former debate coach at University of Alaska Anchorage to share trusted, accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines. This video is part of Alaska Public Media's "Talk to Your Neighbor" project. Learn more: https://www.alaskapublic.org/talktoyourneighbor
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- Alaska law enforcement and health professionals take on fentanyl | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A rapid increase in drug overdose deaths in Alaska is due in large part to fentanyl, an extremely powerful and often lethal opioid. What do Alaskans need to know about this alarming trend and the work being done to stop it?
Lori Townsend speaks to U.S. Attorney John Kuhn and Epidemiology Specialist Jessica Filley about the dangers of fentanyl and the work being done to help Alaskans find treatment for addiction.
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- Her son's death sparked a mission to save others from fentanyl overdose
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Alaska experienced a nearly 70% increase in the number of drug overdose deaths between 2020 and 2021, according to preliminary data from the state health department. That means 245 Alaskans died from an overdose in 2021, including Anchorage resident Bruce Snodgrass. Alaska Public Media’s Jeff Chen brings us a story of his mother who wants to make sure her son is more than a statistic.
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- Alaskans prepare for state's first ranked choice election cycle | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Alaska’s new voting method is getting a robust test in the upcoming special election. Lori Townsend finds out what Alaskans need to know about the upcoming elections and the ranked choice system from Division of Elections' Gail Fenumiai and Alaskans for Better Elections' Jason Grenn.
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- How Basketball brings communities across Alaska together | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Across the state, basketball serves as a healthy outlet for teens and a source of pride and socialization for communities in the winter. Lori Townsend speaks to players about the important cultural role basketball serves in rural communities in particular.
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- In Tanana Alaska, ‘a way of life’ comes to a bittersweet close
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In the Athabaskan village of Tanana at the confluence of the Tanana and Yukon Rivers, basketball is described as ‘a way of life.’ This year, the whole town pulled together to see a group of boys take the game all the way to the state championship. As Emily Schwing reports, it was a bittersweet season. The team narrowly missed the state title, and it will be years before the village sees another team step onto a court.
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- Remembering Congressman Don Young's legacy | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Following Rep. Don Young's death, Alaskans and members of Congress are reflecting on his half-century political career. Despite the range of opinions, there is no denying that the effect of his work, his words, and his actions will continue to ripple across the state for many years to come.
Lori Townsend discusses Young's legacy and the upcoming special election to replace him with Alaska Public Media Washington Correspondent Liz Ruskin.
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- "Black in Alaska" explores life and identity | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Does Alaska offer more opportunity for people of color or do they have to do more just to prove their abilities are equal? A new project called Black in Alaska seeks to present a more complete picture of the lives and professions of Black Alaskans, with the aim of creating a more equitable future. Lori Townsend speaks with advisory committee member Bernard Gatewood and André Horton, one of the series subjects.
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- Native Heritage & Education Showcased at Molly of Denali Screening
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In February 2022, Alaska Public Media partnered with the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the creators of Molly of Denali to give attendees a look at both the history of Alaska Natives and insight into the minds of the show creators. The event featured food and games for kids and a screening of a new Molly of Denali episode celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich and her impact on Alaska.
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- Insider Experience - Newsroom Updates with Lori Townsend and Annie Feidt
- Runtime
- 53:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On August 25th, 2021, members joined News Director Lori Townsend and Senior Editor, Annie Feidt for a special virtual discussion of what the newsroom focused on and changed over the eighteen months preceding the event to adjust to the needs of the community and our reporters.
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- Mushers celebrate the 50th running of the Iditarod | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 25:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The five-decade history of the Iditarod is a story filled with adventure, skill, triumph and lots of change, and it's best told by those who have experienced it, firsthand.
Lori Townsend discusses stories from the trail with veteran mushers Libby Riddles and Rod Perry.
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- Talk to your Neighbor: Anchorage community members encourage COVID-19 vaccination | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 56:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the massive amount of misinformation about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine continues to hinder vaccination rates, despite the best efforts of doctors to reassure their patients that the shot is safe.
Lori Townsend discusses local efforts to build trust in vetted medical information with Anchorage community members on a special one-hour Alaska Insight.
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- Is COVID-19 still a concern? Here's what your Anchorage neighbors are saying
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- After multiple variant surges, most recently omicron, what do Anchorage residents think about continued mask use and other COVID-19 restrictions meant to promote public health?
Reporters Jeff Chen and Adelyn Baxter stopped by Russian Jack Plaza in East Anchorage to get a sample of opinions. Here are a few of them.
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- Pediatricians say misinformation is a barrier to kids getting vaccinated
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The CDC authorized COVID vaccines for kids aged 5 to 11 in November. But vaccination rates for this age group lag far behind the rates for older kids and adults.
In Alaska, only 25% of kids aged 5 to 11 have received at least one shot. Nationally, 31% have.
As Katie Anastas reports, pediatricians in Anchorage say misinformation is a big problem as they work to help parents understand the vaccines are safe.
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- Look Back at 2021 with Alaska Public Media
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Reflect on just some of what you helped us accomplish together in 2021.
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- 'Home is home': finding a way to stay amid a housing shortage in rural Alaska
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- 4:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Overcrowding is a perennial problem in rural Alaska, but the Covid-19 pandemic has made living with it harder. Cramped conditions offer little space to work from home, conduct virtual schooling, or quarantine, and put many multigenerational households at increased risk of infection.
Tackling the problem isn’t easy, but, as Erin McKinstry reports for Alaska Public Media, federal COVID funds are offering some relief in the Bering Straits Region.
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- Creating Change | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses into the actions you can take that will get you on the right foot of achieving personal goals.
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- Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder | Line One: Your Health Connection
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW, discusses the effects Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) and how to shake off the winter blues.
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- Housing providers search for solutions to overcrowding in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- High cost, complicated shipping, and limited building materials in rural Alaska contribute to tight quarters in many homes.
Lori Townsend discusses the limitations and solutions with Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Chair Chris Kolerok and Colleen Dushkin, executive director of the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities.
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- Molly of Denali Celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
- Runtime
- 41:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Molly of Denali Celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
GBH Kids, producer of Molly of Denali, the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Public Media have partnered together to host an event and livestream to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Elizabeth Peratrovich (Raven of the Lingít Lukaadx̱.ádi Clan) is an important figure in Alaska's history who helped pass the country’s first Anti-Discrimination Bill in 1945. Peratrovich’s story is told in the Molly of Denali episode “Molly and Elizabeth,” which will be shown during the stream. Following the screening, members of the creative team behind the episode will discuss the episode and importance of Indigenous perspectives included in media representation.
Panelists include:
LaVerne Demientieff, Indigenous Wellness Advisor
Princess Daazhraii Johnson, Alaska Native Advisor
Yatibaey Evans, Creative Producer
Vera Starbard, Writer
X'unei (Lance) Twitchell, Writer and Language Adviso...
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- New Alaska documentary examines dangers for teens online | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Social media can offer positive connections, but there is also the potential for abuse and shocking trends that proliferate online. How can parents combat online dangers to keep their kids safe? A new documentary made in Alaska called "A Million Strangers in their Pocket," explores this issue
Lori Townsend discusses social media security for teens with West High School Principal Sven Gustafson and Victims for Justice Executive Director Victoria Shanklin.
To learn more about the documentary and where to watch it, visit our website: www.alaskapublic.org/alaskainsight
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- Confronting antisemitism in Alaska on Holocaust Remembrance Day | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Recent attacks and vandalism targeting Jewish people have highlighted concerns over a rise in bigotry in our country. This week marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the terrible legacy of antisemitism. Lori Townsend examines that legacy with Rabbi Abram Goodstein of Congregation Beth Sholom in Anchorage and Anti-Defamation League Pacific Northwest advisory board member Robin Dern.
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- After vandalism, Museum continues to share Jewish life in Alaska
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- 4:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Incidents of antisemitism have been on the rise nationally and worldwide. Here in Alaska, a series of events last year highlighted the need for continued education to combat bigotry.
As Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter reports, the Alaska Jewish Museum sees that as part of its core mission, even as it’s been a target.
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- Alaskans advocate for state recognition of Tribal sovereignty | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- What does it mean to be a sovereign tribe and what would state recognition mean for Alaska’s indigenous nations?
Lori Townsend discusses what equal footing of state and tribal government could look like in the future with Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky, Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gidáak Blake and attorney Lloyd Miller.
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- Tribes Aim to Ask Voters for State Recognition
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Across the US, only ten percent of Indigenous tribes with federal recognition also have recognition from their respective state governments. In Alaska, tribal members aim to change that. Last year, they organized to collect tens of thousands signatures in support of a ballot initiative that would ask voters to decide. Supporters say the recognition opens up doors for more resources and symbolizes a respectful government-to-government relationship.
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- After four special sessions, Alaska's budget solutions remain elusive
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- State legislators were in session for a record 212 days in 2021 as they wrestled with lingering questions over the permanent fund and the state budget.
As Lawmakers prepare for this year’s session, Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter looks back and reports that, despite the lengthy process, lawmakers didn’t make much progress in 2021.
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- Lawmakers hope for compromise and consensus as next Legislative session approaches | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Long-term fiscal solutions for Alaska’s budget have been elusive so far, and political frustration is boiling over. State lawmakers are returning to Juneau for the regular legislative session starting next week.
Lori Townsend speaks with Senate President Peter Micciche (R-Soldotna) and Speaker of the House Rep. Louise Stutes (R, Kodiak) about their plans to find consensus on a sustainable budget this session.
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- Treatment tips and prevention for acne | Line One
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts are all forms of acne that can happen to adults and adolescents. Doctor Jillian Woodruff discusses ways to treat acne before it creates skin scarring.
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- What to know about the COVID-19 variants | Line One
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Doctor Jillian Woodruff discusses the importance of practicing safe habits and vaccine options for COVID-19.
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- Help for abnormal menstrual bleeding | Line One
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Menstrual Bleeding can last from two to seven days, but when bleeding occurs outside of those parameters, it is considered abnormal. Doctor Jillian Woodruff discusses the causes of this abnormal cycle and how to treat menstrual bleeding.
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- How good nutrition can affect your lifestyle | Line One
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Each day, we contribute to our health and well being through our choices. Doctor Jillian Woodruff discusses tips and ideas on how to live an active, healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
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- Holiday Greetings Across The State - Talk of Alaska
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- 2:04:05
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- What better way to stay warm than with Alaska Public Media's warmest holiday tradition?
Talk of Alaska's Holiday Greetings From Across The State returns again to connect Alaskans this season!
Join Steve Heimel by listening LIVE on your public radio station, watching on Alaska Public Media's Facebook Page, or tuning into KTOO360TV on Tuesday, December 21 at 10 a.m.!
KSKA Radio: 91.1 in Anchorage
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- Alaska Public Media One Small Step Community Listening Event
- Runtime
- 1:04:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
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- ANCSA at 50 | Special Edition of Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 55:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Fifty years ago this December, Alaska Native leaders joined forces with national lawmakers to create legislation that ensured certain native land rights in our state. How has that legislation evolved over the decades? What does the next generation of Alaska Native leaders want to see moving forward?
Host, Lori Townsend discusses the milestone anniversary with Megan Alvanna-Stimpfle, Self-Governance Liason, Norton Sound Health Corporation; Alex Cleghorn, Senior Legal and Policy Director, Alaska Native Justice Center; Rosita Worl, president, Sealaska Heritage Institute.
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- ANCSA at 50: Who will be included in the next generation of shareholders?
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- 5:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- To qualify as an original shareholder in an Alaska Native Corporation, you had to be born before December 18, 1971. That date -- when the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law -- divided Alaska Native generations and even families. The corporations formed under ANCSA are slowly opening up to new generations of shareholders though, allowing younger Alaska Native people to have a voice in shaping the future. Indian Country Today’s Meghan Sullivan has more.
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- With Knowledge of his ancestors, young leader looks to ANCSA's future
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Aaron Tolen has tribal and ANCSA regional corporation affiliations across the state. He aims to balance a modern education with the values and traditions of his people, so he can continue to feel grounded in his culture and also experience success in a contemporary way. Reporter James Gaddis has more.
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- Celebrating ANCSA at 50 | Special Edition of Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 55:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Fifty years ago this December, Alaska Native leaders joined forces with lawmakers to create legislation that ensured certain native land rights in our state. How has that legislation evolved over the decades? What do younger Alaska Natives think of it? We'll talk to ANCSA advocates, corporate leaders and the next generation during this special one-hour live streamed special on Wednesday, Nov. 17 starting at 1 p.m.
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- Presentation on GCI service changes and public television viewing options.
- Runtime
- 57:55
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On Friday, November 12, 2021 Alaska Public Media teamed up with GCI to provide an opportunity for our members to learn more about the ongoing changes to GCI television service, and how they can still access PBS and Alaska Public Media television and content.
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- What are the U.S. military's plans as more nations eye the Arctic? | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Alaska's Arctic region is opening to increased vessel traffic and global interest. What are the American military’s plans to ensure security?
Lori Townsend speaks to Troy Bouffard, director of the Center for Arctic Security and Resilience at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Michael Sfraga, chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
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- The military sharpens its focus on the Arctic
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- As the Arctic warms, it increasingly has the potential to become an arena where world powers compete for dominance. While Russia and China are beefing up their Arctic presence, the Pentagon has been slow to make the Arctic a priority. Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin reports that may be changing.
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- Rural Alaska communities have largely been left behind in the digital revolution -- until now
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Better internet access is coming to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, but other regions of the state are still waiting to bridge the digital divide. How will new technology and funding resources help?
Lori Townsend speaks with Hallie Bissett, Chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband, and Akiak Technology CEO & President Kevin Hamer.
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- A digital revolution arrives in rural Alaska, thanks to the pandemic
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Rural Alaska communities have largely been left behind in the digital revolution -- until now. Akiak will be the first community in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta to bring high-speed broadband internet to all its residents later this month on November 15. New satellite technology and huge federal investments are making that possible. KYUK’s Greg Kim has the story.
Videographer - Katie Basile, KYUK
Video editor - Gabby Salgado, KYUK
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- Redistricting is underway in Alaska. But who gets to decide where the lines fall? | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Redistricting is a lengthy process that takes place every ten years. Various draft proposals have already come under fire. Will the redistricting board be able to avoid litigation this time around?
Lori Townsend speaks with Sen. Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) and Randy Ruedrich from Alaskans for Fair and Equitable Redistricting to learn more about the process.
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- Title
- Redistricting could reshape the Alaska legislature. Here’s how.
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Every ten years, a State board redraws the boundaries of Alaska’s legislative districts. The process is long and technical, but there’s a lot at stake. It can determine which party controls the state legislature. Alaska Public Media’s Annie Feidt explains.
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- Alaska is leading the nation in new farm growth. Is it enough to address food security concerns?
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Alaska offers an abundance of wild foods, but when it comes to locally grown crops, we’re often at a disadvantage. What programs and efforts are underway to help lower our dependence on outside shipments?
Lori Townsend discusses food security with UAF Cooperative Extension Program's Casey Matney and the Intertribal Agriculture Council's Tikaan Galbreath.
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- Title
- State hopes upcoming agricultural land sale near Nenana will bear fruit
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Agriculture projects in Alaska have yielded mixed results. Sometimes it works; sometimes it takes decades to bear fruit. Now, Alaska is working on its next big effort to promote agriculture -- a large-scale land auction in the Interior. As Alaska Public Media’s Jeff Chen reports, the Alaska Division of Agriculture hopes the land will be used for ranching, wild harvests, grains, and more.
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- Latinos discuss culture and an upcoming documentary during Hispanic Heritage Month | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Hispanics make up a growing share of the population in Alaska, and their stories are intertwined with the state's culture. How has life changed for the Hispanic and Latino community through the decades?
Lori Townsend discusses Hispanic Heritage Month and a new documentary showcasing Latinos in Alaska with artist and filmmaker Indra Arriaga Delgado and University of Alaska professor Mariano Gonzales.
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