Alaska Public Media
Dinosaurs once roamed the Arctic. What can they teach us about a changing climate? | Alaska Insight
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- Dinosaurs once roamed the Arctic. What can they teach us about a changing climate? | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Scientists are learning more about how dinosaurs adapted to the climate in Alaska. Studying what these prehistoric giants left behind may reveal clues to help better adapt to warming temperatures brought on by climate change.
Lori Townsend discusses ongoing research with paleontologists Anthony Fiorillo and Patrick Druckenmiller.
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- Ancient tracks lead to better understanding of how arctic dinos lived in Alaska
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- This summer, three scientists ventured to the foot of the Aleutian Mountain range to collect evidence that dinosaurs once roamed the southern coast of the Alaska Peninsula. They hope to reconstruct the ancient ecosystem that allowed dinosaurs to thrive here for tens of thousands of years.
As Emily Schwing reports, their research might also provide vital clues about the impact of ancient climate change as Alaska rapidly warms today.
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- Grandma Rita taught generations of healers to find their 'utmost beauty'
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next, but so can healing. Our next story is about how one traditional healer’s impact continues to shine, even after her death. Alaska Public Media’s Jeff Chen has the story.
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- How young Pacific Islanders in Alaska are Zooming to address tough topics
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The pandemic has made many of us feel isolated within our own communities -- often leading to severe impacts to our mental health. A group called Nesian Lounge formed recently in Alaska to connect young Pacific Islanders with one another to have difficult conversations. Here’s a look at how they formed so that they could address important issues in their communities.
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- Alaskans discuss trauma and intergenerational healing | Alaska Insight
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- 57:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Many people experience trauma in their lifetime, but the long term impacts of how that pain is passed through generations of families is only just starting to be understood. In Alaska, individuals and communities have come to recognize that trauma-informed practices can help strengthen relationships and work toward overcoming the negative impacts of structural racism and colonization.
Alaska Insight host Lori Townsend will explore the many ways Alaskans pursue healing in this live hour-long conversation.
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- Climbing COVID-19 case rates are affecting young Alaskans too | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Severe cases of COVID-19 among children are rare, but as Alaska leads the nation in case rates, school districts are struggling to keep staff and students safe with in-person learning. What information do parents and guardians need to help keep their families safe? Lori Townsend discusses kids, vaccines and COVID concerns with Lead Pharmacist for the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Coleman Cutchins and Pediatrician Dr. Monique Child.
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- Low teenage turnout for vaccine increases Covid case rate in Alaska
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- We’re a month into the school year and Alaska is experiencing peak Covid-19 cases and a hospital system at max capacity. Nationally, the Covid vaccination rate among 12-17 year olds lags behind the rate for adults. Alaska Public Media’s Jeff Chen looks at what health care professionals in Alaska are doing to try to boost those numbers.
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- What do the results of the 2020 U.S. Census mean for Alaskans? | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The demographic landscape is changing in the United States, and new data from the 2020 Census shows that Alaska is no different. Our population is growing and is more diverse than ever.
Lori Townsend discusses census results and what they mean with State Demographer David Howell and Alaska Public Interest Research Group Executive Director Veri di Suvero.
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- 2020 Census: How has Alaska's population changed in the last decade?
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The results of the 2020 U.S. Census paint a picture of shifting demographics throughout the nation and in Alaska. Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter breaks down the data.
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- Housing insecurity continues to grow as another pandemic winter approaches | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Homelessness and a lack of affordable housing are perennial issues in communities throughout Alaska. But the pandemic has made an already difficult situation worse. What services are available for Alaskans to help keep them out of the cold?
For the premiere of the latest season of Alaska Insight, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness's Jasmine Boyle and Policy and Data Analyst Helen Renfrew join host Lori Townsend to discuss solutions to housing insecurity.
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- As Anchorage debates shelter solutions, these campers propose an outdoor alternative
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Anchorage policymakers are debating options for building more shelter space in the city. But there are still people who prefer camping in the open air. Alaska Public Media’s Lex Treinen and Jeff Chen visited a large camp to understand what’s keeping the residents out of the shelter.
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- Stroke | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes, signs, and what to do when someone is having a stroke.
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- Appendicitis | Line One: Your Health Connection
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for appendicitis.
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- Hyperthyroidism | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for Hyperthyroidism.
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- Hypothyroidism | Line One: Your Health Connection
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for hypothyroidism.
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- AK Passport | Where to find help
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- If you've tried to activate your PBS account and streaming access, but haven't yet been able to, you have options to find help!
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- AK Passport | Activating your device
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Now that your PBS account is set up, it's time to get PBS video streaming on your preferred device or platform, and gain access to the extended AK Passport library.
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- AK Passport | Activating your account
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Before enjoying all that AK Passport has to offer, you'll have to activate your PBS account using your unique activation code. This video shows you how.
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- AK Passport | An exciting member benefit
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Supporters of Alaska Public Media at $60 a year or more gain access to an extended on-demand library of public television programming online, or on your favorite streaming device.
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- Alaska Public Media's Donor Portal
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- If you have questions about your membership and giving to AKPM, or want to make edits to your information, you can now do so quickly and easily, and without picking up the phone, with the Alaska Public Media Online Donor Portal.
To request secure Donor Portal access for your Alaska Public Media membership go to: alaskapublic.org/portal
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- Alaska Boots for Chelsea by Phyllis Adams | Storytime with Molly of Denali
- Runtime
- 6:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Join Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop, as she reads "Alaska Boots for Chelsea," by Phyllis Adams to a group of students at Willowcrest Elementary.
A tale about a young girl who receives traditional Athabascan boots sewn by her Grandmother. She learns an important lesson when one day she finds her boots are ruined.
Molly of Denali, Registered Trademark/Copyright 2024 of WGBH Educational Foundation. Used with permission, all rights reserved.
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- Claim Your Limited-Release Alaska Public Media Timeline Tumbler!
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- For over 45 years, Alaskans around the state have turned to Alaska Public Media for programming that inspires, educates, and informs. Throughout our history, the ways we have served Alaskans over the air on television and radio, and more recently online, have evolved to meet the needs of our state.
This evolution and growth would not have been possible without the continued support of our members!
To celebrate our shared legacy, we are introducing a limited release of the 10 oz. Timeline Tumbler. This double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel mug is not only a great mug for keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot on-the-go, but also includes a 360-degree timeline of Alaska Public Media's history.
Check out below how to claim your Timeline Tumbler here: https://alaskapublic.org/tumbler
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- Visit Molly of Denali in Kenai this August
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Come say hi to Molly as she visits the Kenai Peninsula! You can find her at Salmonfest in Ninilchik on Saturday and Sunday August 7th and 8th and at the Homer Public Library on Monday, August 9th
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- Let's Play Out! by Yaari Toolie-Walker | Storytime with Molly of Denali
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Best Beginnings and Alaska Public Media present "Let's Play Out!" a book about the love for the outdoors in Alaska written by Yaari Toolie-Walker.
Special thanks to the Alaska Native Heritage Center for providing the space for this storytime.
Learn more about Best Beginnings or buy the books here: https://www.bestbeginningsalaska.org/seasonsofalaska/
Molly of Denali, Registered Trademark/Copyright 2024 of WGBH Educational Foundation. Used with permission, all rights reserved.
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- Mittens and Mukluks! by Joni Spiess | Storytime with Molly of Denali
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Best Beginnings and Alaska Public Media present "Mittens and Mukluks!" a book about the winter season in Alaska written by Joni Spiess.
Special thanks to the Alaska Native Heritage Center for providing the space for this storytime.
Learn more about Best Beginnings or buy the books here: https://www.bestbeginningsalaska.org/seasonsofalaska/
Molly of Denali, Registered Trademark/Copyright 2024 of WGBH Educational Foundation. Used with permission, all rights reserved.
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- Button Up! by Angela Y. Gonzalez | Storytime with Molly of Denali
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Best Beginnings and Alaska Public Media present "Button Up!" a book about the fall season in Alaska written by Angela Gonzalez.
Special thanks to the Alaska Native Heritage Center for providing the space for this storytime.
Learn more about Best Beginnings or buy the books here: https://www.bestbeginningsalaska.org/seasonsofalaska/
Molly of Denali, Registered Trademark/Copyright 2024 of WGBH Educational Foundation. Used with permission, all rights reserved.
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- Dog People - By Don Rearden | State of Art
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- State of Art presents a fun adaption of the poem "Dog People" written and presented by Alaskan author Don Rearden.
State of Art is a weekly program covering arts, entertainment, and culture in the Anchorage area. Hosted by Alaska Public Media's Ammon Swenson. Listen to State of Art on Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
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- Celebrating our 2021 NATAS Northwest Citation Award!
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Alaska Public Media was recently awarded a Northwest Regional Emmy Citation for Outstanding Community Outreach. The award was in recognition of our education initiative, 'Educating Alaskan Children and Families During a Global Pandemic.'
The NATAS Northwest Board of Governors awards these special Citations to honor outstanding community service work. This award recognizes the organization's ability to focus interest on, and marshal support for, a cause important to the appropriate service area.
Thank you so much to all our members, sponsors, and supporters for making this work possible.
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- Helicopter footage below Alaska plane crash site
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This video shows an area just below where New York pilots James Feola and Fred Northup crashed their small Cessna plane on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Their location was reported to be at around 6,500 feet near the Bremner Glacier on the north side of Mount Hawkins, in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. (Video courtesy Alaska National Guard)
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- A Message and Song from Nick Carpenter of Medium Build | Well Beings
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Nicholas Carpenter is a local musician with the band @itsmediumbuild who was featured with @quinnchristopherson7712 in the winning entry of the 2019 @nprmusic Tiny Desk Contest. He spoke to Alaska Public Media about his personal experience with depression and performed a song dedicated to the friend he lost to suicide.
#WellBeings #MentalHealth #wellbeingstourak
Video by Alex James Troutman and Ryan Syvertson.
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- Subscribe for the Latest News Every Weekday with the Daily Digest from Alaska Public Media
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- For over 40 years, Alaska Public Media's award-winning statewide news coverage has kept Alaskans informed on the topics that matter most. From Utqiagvik to Ketchikan, many rely on the Alaska Statewide News network as a trusted source of news and public affairs. With Alaska Public Media’s Daily Digest, you can catch up on the latest headlines and statewide stories, curated from newsrooms around the state and delivered directly to your email inbox every weekday at no cost to you!
Whether at home on your PC or with your smartphone while on the go, you’ll be staying up-to-date on the quality statewide news you’ve come to expect.
Subscribe now at www.alaskapublic.org/daily.
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- Using Informational Text with Molly of Denali ft. Dr. Deena Bishop, Superintendent, ASD
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In this video, we hear from Dr. Deena Bishop, Superintendent of the Anchorage School District (ASD), on how @MollyofDenali teaches children how to use informational text while following the animated adventures of Molly Mabray in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska! #mollyofdenali #pbskids
Watch Molly of Denali on Alaska Public Media TV or online at pbskids.org/molly and tune in for a brand new second season this fall!"
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- Building Literacy with Molly of Denali ft. Clark Halvorson, CEO, United Way of Anchorage
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In this video, we hear from Clark Halvorson, CEO of United Way of Anchorage on how @MollyofDenali teaches children how to use informational text while navigating daily life such as reading a map, working with websites, and posing questions, while paving the way for subjects such as social studies and the sciences. #mollyofdenali #unitedway
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- Alaskans discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Alaska Insight
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- 26:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Alaskans are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. Today, Alaskans of Asian and Pacific Island descent are an integral part of the state’s communities and culture and are thriving in local business, government and education.
Lori Townsend speaks with Lucy Hansen, president of the Polynesian Association of Alaska, Filipino Community, Inc. President Edric Carrillo, and community organizer Kengo Nagaoka about the rich history of Asian and Pacific Islanders and their hopes for the future. #aapiheritagemonth #asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth #asianamerican
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- Cannery workers document the Chinese history of Alaska's fishing industry
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Like other parts of the country, Asian immigrants have a long history in Alaska. Besides building railroads and working in mines, they also played a major role in the cannery industry.
As Alaska Public Media’s Jeff Chen reports, the Chinese immigrants who arrived before statehood helped grow Alaska's wild salmon industry into the international, multi-billion-dollar economy that it is today. #AAPIHeritageMonth #Asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth
For more information on the historical documentation projects discussed in this video, check out the links below.
https://nncanneryproject.com/
https://chinesecannerylaborers.home.blog
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- Childhood Obesity | Line One: Your Health Connection
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes, side effects, and prevention for childhood obesity.
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- Alaska Public Media Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Forum - Hometown, Alaska
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- 58:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Alaska Public Media is hosting a Mayoral Runoff Forum on Monday, May 3 on Hometown, Alaska. The forum will air live on KSKA 91.1 FM and on Alaska Public Media’s Facebook page from 10-11 a.m.
Listeners will be able to call in to ask questions of Anchorage mayoral candidates Dave Bronson and Forrest Dunbar. What issues do you want the next mayor of Anchorage to prioritize?
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- Fire officials talk preparedness amid a changing landscape | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Spring is finally here and as the snowpack recedes, wildfire becomes a concern, especially before greenup. What’s the outlook for this year’s fire season and how much will standing, dead spruce affect it? On this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend checks in on prevention plans for the summer with Alaska Division of Forestry's Tim Mowry and Norm McDonald to learn how residents can help protect property from wildfire.
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- Tiny beetles threaten spruce trees and homes in Alaska
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Take a flight over the Mat-Su valley, the Anchorage Bowl, or the Kenai Peninsula and you may notice areas that were once evergreen, but have now turned a rusty reddish brown. All of those trees are fuel for wildfires and a small beetle has killed many of them. As Alaska Public Media’s Emily Schwing reports, it’s not only happening in remote parts of the state. Thousands of urban trees are also coming down because of the spruce beetle.
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- Farm advocates discuss agriculture resources and sustainability | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Farming in Alaska has changed and expanded in recent years. As seasons lengthen and innovations in farming techniques advance, advocates for eco-friendly farming see big potential. On this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend discusses what’s new in sustainable agriculture around the state with Agriculture Program Director for Alaska Village Initiatives Ronalda Angasan and State Agronomist Rob Carter. She also learns about how farming in Alaska is being redefined by small growers and farmers who raise crops in the sea.
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- How an Alaskan farmer prepares for a short growing season
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- There are a lot of different ways to grow crops. Just outside of Palmer, one small-scale, sustainable farmer describes her practices as “beyond organic.” Here’s a profile from Jeff Chen and Emily Schwing of how farmer Zoë Fuller prepares her fields during Spring to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit for her community in the Mat-Su Valley.
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- Underwater farming offers sustainable industry for coastal communities
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The definition of farming has expanded over time from soil-only planting and harvesting to include farmers that harvest from the sea. Along the coast, kelp farming is seeing growth as a sustainable industry with economic and environmental benefits.
Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter has this story.
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- How are districts planning to catch students up this summer? | Talk of Alaska
- Runtime
- 59:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Across the state, school districts have worked hard to piece together in-person and distance learning curriculum for students as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education in a big way. Some students fared ok, while others have struggled and some have not engaged much at all. What are the plans for summer school to help students catch up?
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- Here's how small airlines in Alaska are surviving the pandemic travel slow-down | Alaska Insight
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- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Air travel came to a halt last year as the pandemic caused closures across the country. In rural Alaska, where planes are a lifeline for many communities, airlines had to pivot and adjust to the changes quickly. Aviation journalist Colleen Mondor and commercial pilot Jamie Klaes join Lori Townsend to discuss the challenges companies face and the importance of a healthy aviation industry.
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- Alaska Native pilots fly with hometown values
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Many of the pilots who fly for smaller commercial airlines in the state didn’t grow up in the remote communities they serve. Recruiting local Alaskans to become pilots for their home communities is at the heart of a training program housed at Alaska Pacific University. Alaska EXCEL partners with more than half a dozen school districts across the state to offer technical training -- including in aviation. Emily Schwing has the story.
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- New recovery center in Mat-Su addresses addiction amid pandemic
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The number of Alaskans struggling with substance abuse and addiction has grown over the last year, and all too often treatment options were either shut down or not available nearby. A new recovery center that opened in the Mat-Su Borough in November is giving people the tools they need to get back on their feet. Alaska Public Media’s Adelyn Baxter has the story.
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- Title
- How the pandemic has further strained addiction recovery resources | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Surviving the covid-19 pandemic has consumed the attention of many of us over the past year, but another killer has continued to claim lives. Overdose deaths are on the rise, and the need for substance abuse resources in Alaska is pressing. How have recovery programs around the state adjusted their services to meet the demand? Lori Townsend talks with recovery advocate Christina Love in Juneau, Recover Alaska Executive Director Tiffany Hall, and Opioid Misuse and Addiction Specialist Elana Habib about the resources available.
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- Title
- Read with your little ones today!
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Kids who are reading at an early age are bound to succeed not only in School, but through life. Molly of Denali from PBS Kids and Dr. Deena Bishop express why it’s important to spend time with your child reading their favorite book.
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- Alaskans discuss some of the state's biggest boondoggles | Alaska Insight
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Alaskans have dreamed and schemed some big tourism and economic ideas for the 49th state through the decades. Everything from a giant styrofoam igloo lodge, to a city under a dome and a freshwater pipeline to California. Who were the dreamers and what happened to their grand ideas? Lori Townsend discusses some of the notable boondoggles with former legislator Willie Hensley and journalist Tim Bradner.
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- The tallest building in Fairbanks is an abandoned hazard
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In 1952, an apartment building called the Polaris opened in downtown Fairbanks. The hope was that a vibrant community would grow up around it, and for a time, it was a popular spot. But it didn’t last and for two decades now, it's stood abandoned and slowly decaying. Our field producer Emily Schwing has more.
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