New Arrivals

“New Arrivals” is Alaska Public Media’s look at the diverse people who move to Anchorage. Each episode we meet a New Arrival from another country, another state, or another part of Alaska. The stories air at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays during Morning Edition here on KSKA, Alaska Public Media.

the Homer Airport

Homer Airport to have multiple closures for repaving

The airport’s closures begin in April and will run for six months, according to state transportation officials.
Blue and red police lights.

Thrown traffic cone leads to deadly Anchorage shooting, police say

Javon Hill, 23, faces manslaughter charges after police say he shot a pedestrian Sunday night during an encounter off East Tudor Road.
Two teen girls and an adult man sit at a radio studio table.

Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska

Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide to drink, and talking about those influences can be hard.
profiles of four people

Where Anchorage’s 4 major mayoral candidates stand on the issues

Alaska Public Media recently interviewed the candidates ahead of the city's April 2 election.
Two high school girls in front of the Anchorage Civic Orchestra logo.

Meet Alaska’s next generation of classical musicians | State of Art

Seniors Rania White and Olivia Martin won the Anchorage Civic Orchestra's student concerto competition and will be performing with the orchestra in an upcoming concert.
Vladimir Putin

After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn’t going anywhere

Vladimir Putin was reelected with 87% of ballots, in a three-day election derided by Russia's opposition and the West as neither free nor fair.
a legislative hearing

Senator seeks makeover for Alaska parole board

Civil rights advocates say the new board, with more members, representation and clarity, could also send more rehabilitated Alaskans home.

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce mayoral candidate forum | Addressing Alaskans

Hear how candidates respond to questions about business and the city's economy.
a man at podium

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 15, 2024

Governor Dunleavy vetoes a bipartisan education funding bill. Plus, Anchorage mayoral candidates respond to dozens of campaign signs being vandalized. And, a Kasigluk Yup'ik dance group prepares for this year's Cama-i dance festival.
a man at podium

Alaska Legislature plans to vote Monday on overriding governor’s veto of education bill

"This is a twist that I hadn't honestly expected," Senate President Gary Stevens said.