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AK: Love Updated: 2012-02-11 02:31:06 Description: Valentine’s Day honors the most wonderful feeling in the world. It’s overwhelming, enchanting, frightening and empowering. It can be salty or sweet and sometimes it’s both. There really isn’t anything better....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: The Science of Ice Updated: 2012-02-04 02:25:01 Description: If you’ve been following the news about the fuel delivery to Nome or the Bering Sea snow crab fishery’s hiatus you may recognize the name Kathleen Cole. She’s a sea ice forecaster for the National Weather Service in Anchorage and her services ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Going to Extremes Updated: 2012-01-28 02:43:06 Description: It’s hard to imagine a person crazy enough to want to climb Denali alone in the depth of winter. But Minnesota adventurer Lonnie Dupre has tried – and failed – twice in the last two years. Earlier this month, heavy winds forced him to abandon h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Finding Inspiration In Alaska Updated: 2012-01-21 02:35:54 Description: Singer, songwriter Jeff Kanzler first came to Alaska a decade ago to visit a lovely Alaskan girl. They didn’t end up together, but he still considers her to be something of his angel in life for introducing him to the Last Frontier. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: A Tropical Oasis Updated: 2012-01-14 01:29:55 Description: It’s been a particularly cold and snowy winter for much of Alaska. And in the middle of January, it’s hard to find a warm, soothing plant filled haven complete with singing birds and blooming tropical plants, unless you fly to Hawaii. But we dug ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Sprouts Updated: 2012-01-07 02:45:33 Description: Fresh, locally grown, vegetables are getting easier to find in Alaska in the summer. But they are still very scarce in the winter. An entrepreneur in Anchorage is starting to change that though....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Crab Bait Radio Updated: 2011-12-31 01:49:28 Description: Alaska is famous for its rough and tumble fishing industry. Some say you’ve gotta be tough to make it as a commercial salmon seiner. But that’s not always the case. Crab Bait Radio witnessed another side of seining last summer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: A Visit with Seward Artist, Dot Bardarson Updated: 2011-12-17 02:31:18 Description: After four decades in Seward, one of Alaska’s best loved artists takes a look back at the events, and the environment, that shaped her life and her art. Dot Bardarson has long been an icon for her award winning watercolors and her work as a muralis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: The Most Famous Auction In Alaska Updated: 2011-12-10 03:17:03 Description: The 31st annual Talkeetna Bachelor’s Auction had another full house when more than 240 ladies packed in to the Sheldon Arts hangar last weekend. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: A New Generation of Fishermen Updated: 2011-12-03 02:18:05 Description: The fishing industry isn’t getting any younger, and the so-called “graying of the fleet” even has some state legislators concerned. But while fishermen are getting older on average, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a younger crowd eager to ent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: ‘Host a Coastie’ an Unalaska Hit Updated: 2011-11-26 01:22:00 Description: A few years ago in Unalaska a new Turkey day tradition was born. It was Mayor Shirley Marquardt’s idea and she gave it catchy name: Host a Coastie....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: School Lunch Updated: 2011-11-19 02:19:35 Description: One of the challenges of living in remote Alaska is easy access to fresh food, like produce. But that’s not the case at the school in Tenakee Springs, where every day, the students get a meal that goes above and beyond the usual cafeteria fare....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Renovating Hilltop’s Ski Jump Updated: 2011-11-12 01:07:58 Description: Anchorage has always been known for its cross country skiing. Now a group of volunteers are hoping to revive interest in another snow sport in the city- ski jumping. The 40 meter jump at Hilltop Ski Area had fallen into disrepair over the years. But ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Caring for Elders Updated: 2011-11-05 00:50:27 Description: For Native elders who grew up in rural Alaska, the desire to die at home runs deep. But taking care of elders in rugged and isolated villages is a complicated task. And for many, aging in place is not an option....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Palmer Reindeer Farm’s Spooky Surprise Updated: 2011-10-29 01:11:59 Description: And when you think of locations for Halloween fun, reindeer farms are probably pretty low on the list. But if you were to travel out to Palmer’s Reindeer farm this weekend, you’d find yourself in for a spooky surprise. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Newest Marian Call Album Funded by Fans Updated: 2011-10-22 01:15:55 Description: Anchorage Singer-Songwriter Marian Call doesn’t have any trouble writing material. She says the ideas spill out of her and shape into songs quickly. That’s fortunate, since Call has a hectic schedule working to make it as a musician far from the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Problem Bears Updated: 2011-10-15 01:11:09 Description: The kind that will root around in your garbage if its not properly stowed. Many communities in Alaska know this type of bear well. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Trip to Bus 142 on Stampede Road Updated: 2011-10-07 18:02:28 Description: The book and movie adaptation of Into the Wild prompts some Alaskans to roll their eyes. But the account of Christopher McCandless’s ill-fated pilgrimage to the Bus 142 inspires many others to follow his path on the Stampede Trail. But the trek to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Music Education Updated: 2011-10-01 01:42:16 Description: A little known, but long running program is teaching music in villages across Alaska. Earlier this year, teachers with “Dancing with the Spirit” were in Eagle. The program aims to prevent suicide and substance abuse in villages, but it’s also ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Prince William Sound Museum – A Hidden Gem Updated: 2011-09-23 19:37:41 Description: Secluded Whittier, on the Western shore of Prince William Sound, is best know as a recreational center. Its crowded small boat harbor is the starting point for fishing and kayaking adventures, and some visitors get their first glimpse of Alaska cru...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Cordova Fungus Festival Updated: 2011-09-17 01:32:18 Description: The Mushrooms we love to eat are usually found in the produce section of the grocery store. But that approach is too easy for a group of mushroom lovers who gathered in Cordova earlier this month....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Despite Recent Troubles, Daycare Remains Strong Updated: 2011-09-09 21:58:08 Description: It can be hard to find child care in small town Alaska. The Petersburg Children’s Center is a lifeline for working families in the small southeast town. But the nonprofit facility has struggled financially recently after a former executive director...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sculptors Turn Stone Into Tradition Updated: 2011-09-02 22:00:00 Description: Today on AK: Art. Imagine chipping away at a rock to create a shape that communicates concepts such as spiritual transformation. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Letters – The Old Fashioned Kind Updated: 2011-08-26 19:37:36 Description: It’s probably safe to say that most people, especially those under 50, rarely, if ever sit down, put pen to paper, lick envelope glue and put a letter in the mailbox. But an Anchorage club of self proclaimed letter nerds, all under 40, are doing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Riding the Whistle Stop Train Updated: 2011-08-20 00:14:22 Description: Remote homes and cabins are a mainstay of life in the 49th state. Hearty Alaskans don’t consider it a burden to build on a property that’s only accessible by float plane, boat or snowmachine. And then there’s the train....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Music Lessons Updated: 2011-08-13 01:09:37 Description: But this isn’t your typical after school trip to your piano teacher’s house. In small town Alaska, finding the right music teacher can take a little ingenuity. And for one family in Petersburg, it meant thinking inside the box… you know that li...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: The Mail Boat Updated: 2011-08-06 01:02:58 Description: Living in a small town can be tough, but living in a small town without even a small grocery store is a special type of challenge. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Yard Sales Updated: 2011-07-30 02:02:17 Description: Friday, July 29 Yard sales are a great summer tradition in this state. Thrifty Alaskans scour neighborhoods for good deals on used kitchenware, baby clothes and furniture. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Peek Inside Military Training Updated: 2011-07-23 00:51:08 Description: Recently an anti terrorism battalion of Marine Reservists were in Alaska for a two week training. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Bees Updated: 2011-07-15 02:01:17 Description: This week on AK... bees. We've all seen them, fat and fuzzy, zigzagging from flower to flower in a seemingly erratic flight to somewhere. Bumblebees were so named for their clumsy trip from bud to bud, not to mention their signature sound, like tiny...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Fairbanks Cold Case Attracts Interest Updated: 2011-07-09 02:01:57 Description: This week on AK, we delve into a cold case from interior Alaska... On July 8, 1999, eight-year-old Durga Owens was reported missing from his family’s remote homestead out the Steese highway north of Fairbanks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Culinary Swap Updated: 2011-07-02 02:01:25 Description: This week, we take a ride on the ferry Tustema. Or, I should say, we sample a stop on the ferry- a very mouth watering stop....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Rhubarb Renaissance Updated: 2011-06-25 03:06:21 Description: The humble vegetable is undergoing something of a Renaissance, with studies on its health benefits, export possibilities and plans for commercial production of rhubarb juice in the works. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AK: Bartender Builds Legacy in Pelican Updated: 2011-06-11 02:36:09 Description: This is AK on Alaska News Nightly. Today we're launching this new show within a show, but really we should say we're reviving it. Many of you may remember the hour long AK that went off the air in 2008. Regrettably we can't bring back the whole sho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Department of Education Releases Yearly Progress Report Updated: 2009-08-08 02:21:58 Description: The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development releases the annual Adequate Yearly Progress Report for 2008-2009. Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage List of Schools Meeting AYP by District (PDF) List of Schools Not Meeting AYP by District...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD TransCanada Requests Status with Federal Energy Commission Updated: 2009-04-24 18:09:50 Description: TransCanada today (Thursday) took the formal step of requesting status with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — or FERC. Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Download Media (MP3) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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