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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 30, 2016

Firefighters battling Medfra fire; climber dies on Denali; state to explore privatizing detention centers; Forest Service reminds tourist why glacier is shrinking; birders enjoying rare sighting; veteran teacher retires in Unalaska; bed bug battle includes chocolate
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 6, 2016

House to continue Medicaid legal challenge; Era Helicopters identifies pilot of crash; Girdwood considering Trooper offer; Hilcorp facing penalties; fish board won't be cut further; study assessing wolf sightings; Healy cabin program wins national attention; dock upgrades could affect Skagway ferry service; AK: Aleknagik artist; 49 Voices: Tim Pominville of Eagle River
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 5, 2016

Pilot injured in helo crash; House to vote on criminal justice overhaul; Cook Inlet gets no drilling bids; firefighters contain Sunrise wildfire; Walker unveils tribal advisory council; a special report on two rural schools; solar to help power NW Arctic; Avant Garde arctic art visits ANC; borough takes action on polluting hydronic heaters

Ulman selected new CEO of Alaska Public Media

Ed Ulman has been named the new CEO of Alaska Public Media. He currently serves as Executive Director and General Manager for KBTC Public Television in Tacoma, WA.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Legislature making little public progress; education bill dies in House; educators debate rural school challenges; NTSB says plane hit eagle before crashing; wildfire spotted near Wasilla; Sitka property hit by landslide taxable; liquor store opens in Sitka; researchers assessing ash over Kodiak
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Legislature OKs funds for Wells Fargo building; Paramo selected new ASD superintendent; Mat-Su looking for new superintendent; UAS prof in fair condition after bear mauling; Juneau Assembly Oks new pot rules; warming ocean temps raise concerns over shellfish poisoning; couple finds creative solution to Juneau housing shortage; tribal organization wants to expand programs; researchers want to expand roe markets
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 2, 2016

Moda Health leaving AK individual health market; Legislature making slow progress on criminal bill; new GOP chair calls for unity, but fault lines still show; jury selection starts in Kangas trial; AK floats new rules for pot; Quintillion continues work on cable project; fog delays Bethel liquor store opening; education innovation enthusiast touring AK
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 17, 2016

DOD backing JBER unit remaining; Some questioning power equalization fund; Wolf control prompting more cooperation; Scientists still surprised by dying birds; Cruz, Trump awarded Alaska delegates; Anchorage producing new land use plan; Tribal government pushing for environmental analysis; Sitka science center nurturing new creature; Freeride tour returns to Haines Download Audio
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

BP lays of Anchorage workers; Obama OKs draft for offshore drilling; mitigation policies criticized; BLM director tours North Slope; Seavey roars to Iditarod win; Sass disappears from front; drones becoming more popular in Arctic; Juneau goes to the polls; the "Blob" returns; pot petitions duel in Juneau Download Audio

Dave Clark Five: Glad All Over

The Dave Clark Five were actually the first English group to tour America in May of 1964, and thus the first to spearhead the ensuing rock ‘n’ roll “British invasion” that changed the world. GLAD ALL OVER features newly filmed interviews with Tom Hanks, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and many more rock legends. Friday, March 25. 9:00 pm

Nature: Snow Monkeys

In the frigid valleys of Japan’s Shiga Highlands, a troop of snow monkeys functions in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows his and her place. NATURE: SNOW MONKEYS capture their story. Wednesday, March 23. 7:00 pm

Last Days of Vietnam

During the chaotic final weeks of the Vietnam War, as the North Vietnamese close in on Saigon, the US Government remains in congressional gridlock. With the clock ticking and the city under fire, American soldiers and diplomats take it upon themselves to save as many South Vietnamese lives as possible. LAST DAYS OF VIETNAM recounts the closing hours of this bitter conflict. Tuesday, March 22. 7:00 pm

Tribute to Downton Abbey

PBS celebrates the highly acclaimed DOWNTON ABBEY in this one-hour special. The final episode drew an average audience of 9.6 million viewers and is the most-watched finale of the series’ six seasons. Sunday, March 13. 7:30 pm

Alaska News Nightly: March 1, 2016

Alaska Republicans go to the polls on Super Tuesday; more cuts proposed to budget, everything from libraries to senior benefits; judge rules in favor of Medicaid expansion; polling stations critically understaffed, need volunteers; let it snow, please; without ferry service, a Southeast village considers $18 gallon of milk; Anchorage cyclist wins Iditarod Trail Invitational; Sitka revisiting idea of consolidating hospital services; New life raft regulations for fishing boats no longer required Download Audio

March 2016 TV Highlights: Barbara Lavallee, Grantchester and Running

FACES of ALASKA featuring artist Barbara Lavallee, a second season of GRANTCHESTER, a final season of MR. SELFRIDGE, and RUNNING programs - featuring candidates for Anchorage School Board and Anchorage Assembly - highlight March's television schedule.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016

Army wants airborne unit at JBER; lawmakers approve LIO study; House starts budget cutting; low-income seniors losing assistance; ferry sale on hold for now; Murkowski, Jewell joust; Aleknagik man in custody for stabbing wife; Calista announces record dividend; biologists meeting with walrus hunters; Walker proposes fishery tax increase; UAF makes efforts to combat failures in sexual assault cases Download Audio

“The Way Home”­ Healing from Historical Trauma

The impacts of Trauma on an individual are well documented and include; Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, poor attachment and bonding, and numerous other physical and emotional problems. When large groups of people collectively experience traumatic events such as genocide, oppression, or prolonged war, the impacts can devastate a community or an entire culture for generations. Monday, February 29, 2016. 2:00 p.m DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Algo Nuevo: February 21, 2016

Here’s the Sunday, February 21st, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

Miss Fisher is on another case - in MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES. This time she investigates the puzzling death of a magazine columnist and author of fairy stories. To get to the truth, she must unearth the deceptions and rampant rivalries of the magazine’s thoroughly modern working women – and dig into the past of their token male employee. Miss Fishers' Murder Mysteries air Saturday nights at 8:00 pm and repeat Thursday nights at 8:00 pm.

NOVA: Snow Chick

Enjoy the intimate and incredible journey of a tiny Emperor penguin chick from the moment he emerges from the egg to the moment he begins a life on his own in NOVA: SNOW CHICK. Meet his mom and dad and the rest of the new chick gang in the world’s most extreme nursery. Wednesday, February 24. 7:00 pm