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What really happened inside the Haunted Fairbanks House of Sicily Island, Louisiana?In this episode of True Hauntings, we investigate the disturbing story of the Fairbanks House, a historic Louisiana home now known for paranormal activity, ghost investigations, strange noises, shadow figures, alleged EVPs, and the chilling legend of “Henrietta's Closet.”The story centres on Henrietta Fairbanks, a young woman said to have suffered from epilepsy and seizures before her early death in 1922. Over time, her real life appears to have been reshaped into something darker: a tale of confinement, a haunted closet, and a ghost story that has become part of the house's modern paranormal reputation.But is the Fairbanks House truly haunted?Or has Henrietta's story been transformed by rumour, psychic claims, paranormal investigators, ghost-hunting television, YouTube investigations, and the business of haunted tourism?Anne and Renata examine the history, the reported paranormal phenomena, the claims connected to The Dead Files episode “Bent on Revenge: Sicily Island, LA,” and the modern ghost stories surrounding the Haunted Fairbanks House. We look at the witness accounts, the investigation reports, the contradictions, and the way a tragic family story may have evolved into one of Louisiana's most talked-about haunted house legends.This is not just a ghost story. It is a case about illness, grief, folklore, paranormal storytelling, and what can happen when the life of a real woman becomes the centrepiece of a haunting.Was Henrietta Fairbanks truly haunting the house?Or are we looking at a constructed paranormal narrative built from history, rumour, suggestion, and spectacle?Listen as we unpack the legend of The Girl in the Closet: The Haunted Fairbanks House of Louisiana.
Today we've got a slew of headlines to discuss, including the latest on the Decoy Dan scandal and what's happening in Fairbanks with the Pearl Creek issue. Then we'll discuss the problem with Radio that we're seeing across the country and how it's come to Alaska. Then in hour two we'll visit with gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes about the state of her campaign and where we go from here.
Photo: A panoramic view of Monument Valley. (Gabriel Pietrorazio) The nation's 575 federally recognized tribes are now eligible for conservation grants from the National Park Service. And as KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, a new digital tool is designed to help them navigate the bureaucracy. The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been around since 1964. “It receives about $900 million each year from offshore oil and gas royalties – not taxpayer dollars – to support conservation and outdoor recreation nationwide. And yet, I had never heard of the program.” Starlyn Rose Miller is from the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana. She is with the nonprofit Wilderness Society, which launched the new online hub. “Tribal governments are so busy. We thought if we could put a hub up designed in partnership with Indigenous-led orgs, agencies, nonprofits, that it could be helpful.” The fund has aided more than 47,000 projects in nearly every county nationwide. Bethel siblings Vjosa Pellumbi, left, and Drini Pellumbi pose after winning the top prize at the UAF College of Business and Security Management’s Arctic Innovation Competition held at the 8 Star Events Center in Fairbanks on April 18, 2026. (Photo: Sarah Lewis / UAF) High energy costs are a fact of life in remote, rural Alaska with few easy answers. A brother and sister team from Bethel, Alaska recently won top honors at an innovation competition hosted from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. As KYUK's Evan Erickson reports, they are committed to being part of the solution. Fraternal twins Drini and Vjosa Pellumbi have more in common than the same birthday. So far, their education and career paths have followed side by side. The brother and sister graduated from high school with college credit gained through the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) and are currently studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The Pellumbi twins are busy advancing a prototype of a device that attaches to home boilers and aims to reduce heating costs in cold-weather climates. Drini Pellumbi says their device essentially takes heat that would have been wasted by the boiler and just repurposes it to heat incoming water. Their Arctic Heat Recovery System design earned the top prize and $21,000 at the Alaska Innovation Competition hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The same day, Vjosa Pellumbi said the pair celebrated their 20th birthday. “It was such a whirlwind of emotions, because during the finals of that competition, we still had finals for our semester course, and you know we’re taking rigorous engineering courses, so stresses were high. It was just, it was a lot of good news that day.” This summer, the Pellumbis are both in Washington, D.C., interning with a wildlife conservation nonprofit. In their off-hours, they are plugging away at their prototype. Drini says the heat recovery concept is nothing new, but that it's so far been focused on large-scale commercial applications. “On my table right in front of me we have a couple thermocouples and sensors. We’re in two separate apartments, but we take turns, whose room carries all the junk. I guess a lot of people just don’t see a profit margin in developing it for Alaskan citizens, like residents, to use. We’re not really in it for the profit, we’re in it because it’s clean, it saves oil, it saves money, it saves pollutants from entering the atmosphere. Hopefully it’ll be good all around.” Friends and family in Bethel – where fuel prices have recently spiked due to the war in Iran – are eager to be the first to test the device. The Pellumbis say it has the potential to save homeowners thousands of dollars per year. They say the money they earned at this year's Arctic Innovation Competition is going directly into making the heat recovery system a reality. The second-generation Albanian-Americans credit their mother for pushing them to apply together for the competition. Vjosa says the parallel paths her and her brother have taken come down to family ties. “Within Albanian culture, one of the core values is being very family-oriented. So I guess that’s always been why we’ve gravitated towards doing the same things, because we've always been close.” Both say they could end up specializing in different engineering fields down the road. But for now, they say they're enjoying being a team as long as they can. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Descendants reflect on Greasy Grass anniversary
From Anchorage to Fairbanks, solstice celebrations took over the weekend with people across the state soaking up the longest day of the year. Plus the city of Anderson in Interior Alaska remains under 'go now' evacuation orders as the Starry wildfire continues to burn.
A missed shuttle at the gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park threatened to derail our Alaska adventure. Instead, it led to one of the most memorable days of the entire trip. Join us as we journey through Alaska's wild Interior, drive beneath the midnight sun, encounter wildlife along the lonely Richardson Highway, visit the Christmas-themed town of North Pole, and discover what life is really like in Fairbanks. ____________________________________S04 Ep166____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/
We offer a cautionary tale about one candidate who is gaslighting the people of Fairbanks on his opponent's support for the Alaska LNG project.
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: An attorney advising the Alaska Legislature says that Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom may have violated the U.S. Constitution when she disqualified Petersburg's Daniel J. Sullivan from this year's U.S. Senate race. A critical deep ocean observation network that includes a long-standing station off the coast of Alaska has been saved from getting dismantled. And a brother and sister team from Bethel recently won top honors at an innovation competition hosted from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.Photo: Bethel siblings Vjosa Pellumbi, left, and Drini Pellumbi pose after winning the top prize at the UAF College of Business and Security Management's Arctic Innovation Competition held at the 8 Star Events Center in Fairbanks on April 18, 2026. (UAF Photo by Sarah Lewis)
Alaska is often referred to as the last frontier. With its vast stretches of unmapped and unexplored wilderness and abundant food and water sources, it's the perfect habitat for Bigfoot. Indigenous folklore from Alaska has stories going back centuries telling of local man-beasts and forest people. This week I'll be looking at some startling Sasquatch sightings in Fairbanks, Alaska, including daytime road crossings, encounters with military personnel, spooky footsteps in the dark woods, and a hunter coming face to face with the legendary creature. Chapters:0:00 - Do hairy giants roam the Alaskan interior?3:01 - Motorist sees reddish Bigfoot on Auburn Drive15:14 - Family see Sasquatch cross the road at Fort Wainwright20:42 - Hunter hears nighttime footsteps in Goldstream Valley28:24 - Army personnel have Bigfoot sighting on Black Rapids Glacier34:27 - Hunter comes face to face with Bigfoot near Richardson Highway38:39 - Smaller Bigfoot than expected in America's largest state#bigfoot #alaska #cryptozoologyLinks!Follow us on Social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntoldWebsite: https://www.oddanduntold.comMerch Store: https://oddanduntold-shop.fourthwall.com/Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.comBigfoot in Alaska, the Jersey Devil, and more with Seth Breedlove of Small Town Monsters, Part 1Ghosts, Bigfoot, and Alaskan CryptidsOn the Trail of Bigfoot: The Last Frontier - ReviewBFRO Sightings from Fairbanks, AlaskaCheck out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPwRiversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversendbandRiversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/
A month of scrutiny on the proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline comes to an end Friday with the last day of the special session, but lawmakers still have significant work ahead of them. A three-day celebration of Juneteenth got started Friday afternoon on the Delaney Park Strip. Baseball fans in Fairbanks prepare for the historic Midnight Sun game at Growden Memorial Park on Thursday night.
Today we're full up with hour one starting with a visit from Rep Frank Thomaszewski from Fairbanks. We'll talk about his time in session and his candidacy for the seat held by Robb Myers. Then in hour two we'll visit with MatSu assemblyman Michael Bowles to focus on his race against incumbent Delana Johnson for State House.
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Knapp, an Alaskan grower and author of Beyond the Root Cellar, to explore what it means to solve the biggest gaping hole in the local food system: winter food security. We dive deep into his journey from chemical engineering and a formative Fulbright grant in Sweden to establishing a successful, low-overhead storage crop farm in Fairbanks, Alaska. We highlight how Sam built a highly viable business on 1 acre by focusing on low-maintenance root crops like parsnips and utilizing efficient, manual systems instead of heavy machinery. Sam breaks down the structural design of his self-built cold storage facility, tips for managing humidity with Inkbird sensors and thermostats, and the reality of fighting thermal mass in the ground. Finally, we discuss how local growers can build predictable, highly profitable “off-season” revenue, his advice on avoiding the "YouTube Academy" trap by finding mentors, and his ultimate mission to democratize cold storage for local communities.Sam's book: Beyond The Root CellarTimestamps [00:00] Intro.[03:34] Shifting local foods from a summer novelty to reliable winter staples.[07:47] Pivoting from a PhD engineering track to an intense physical farm season in Sweden.[17:43] Arriving in Fairbanks and integrating into a resilient community of transplants.[25:03] Operating an off-grid farm through extreme sub-zero winter temperatures.[36:19] Designing a low-maintenance, part-time farm layout to balance summer field research.[46:13] Breaking down the real economics, gross revenues, and net profits of a 1 acre farm.[55:04] Debunking tractor dependency and utilizing manual tools for market gardening.[01:00:22] Structural mechanics of modern root cellars vs. traditional root cellars.[01:23:46] Utilizing residential cooling units and custom micro-environments to preserve crops cleanly.[01:47:47] Rapid fire Q&A, books, fitness and wellness, and traditional dance.SponsorsDubois Agrinovation: Get 10% off by choosing the promo code ‘MasterClass – Jean-Martin Fortier' when you create an account. Some exceptions apply. https://duboisag.com/Johnny's Selected Seeds: Sign up for Johnny's newsletter to receive the latest news, products, and more. New members get $10 off their next order of $50 or more!http://www.johnnyseeds.com/Start Your Market Gardener Journey Here: https://themarketgardener.com/starthere/Links/ResourcesStart Your Market Gardener Journey Here : https://themarketgardener.com/starthere/Market Gardener Institute: https://themarketgardener.com Masterclass: https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass Newsletter: https://themarketgardener.com/newsletterBlog: https://themarketgardener.com/blog Books: https://themarketgardener.com/booksGrowers & Co: https://growers.coHeirloom: https://heirloom.ag/The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/Follow UsWebsite: http://themarketgardener.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners Guest Social Media LinksSam Knapp:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeetalaska/ JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier
On Thursday, APD identified the man killed during a Tuesday shooting at an Anchorage Walmart. An Anchorage courtroom was packed again on Thursday as the state inches closer to closing its case against an Anchorage man accused of killing his wife in 2023. The state of Alaska and a Fairbanks charter school group are now asking the Alaska Supreme Court to reverse a judge’s Wednesday ruling blocking the immediate opening of Pearl Creek STEAM Charter School — escalating a legal fight that is being watched to see what precedent-setting impact a decision could have on who approves and funds state charter schools.
EPISODE 144 - “HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY FAMILIES” - 6/15/2026 Hollywood has always been a family affair. In this episode, we explore some of the entertainment industry's most enduring dynasties, from the swashbuckling legacy of the Fairbanks family to the influential Montgomerys to the acclaimed generations of the Fondas and the multi-talented Hustons. Discover how these iconic families shaped the history of film, passed their craft from one generation to the next, and navigated the challenges of living in the shadow of legendary names. Join us as we uncover the stories, triumphs, and lasting influence behind Hollywood's most famous family legacies. SHOW NOTES: Sources: The First King of Hollywood (2016), by Tracey Goessel; Broken Silence: Conversations with 23 Silent Picture Stars (2011), by Michael G. Ankerich; John Huston Interviews (2001), by Robert Emmet Long; Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir (1998), by Peter Fonda; September Song: An Intimate Biography of Walter Huston (1998), by John Weld; “Elizabeth Montgomery's Secret Heartbreak: How She Found Magic Despite Her Fame,” February 27, 2026, by Ed Gross, Woman's World; “The Fonda Family: All About the Hollywood Dynasty, From Golden Age Star Henry to Living Legend Jane,” September 8, 2025, by Julie Tremaine, People Magazine; "Peter Fonda, ‘Easy Rider' Actor and Screenwriter, Is Dead at 79,” August 16, 2019, by Anita Gates, New York Times; “The Fonda Factor,” December 1990, by Peter Collier, Vanity Fair; “HENRY FONDA DIES ON COAST AT 77; PLAYED 100 STAGE AND SCREEN ROLES,” August 13, 1982, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Robert Montgomery, Actor, Dies at 77,” September 28, 1981, by David Bird, New York Times; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Brittanica.com; Movies Mentioned: The Mark of Zorro (1920); Robin Hood (1922); The Thief of Bagdad (1924); So This Is College (1929);The Divorcee (1930);Inspiration (1931); Little Caesar (1931);Letty Lynton (1932); Rain (1932); Morning Glory (1933);The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935);Petticoat Fever (1936); Dodsworth (1936);Jezebel (1937); The Prisoner of Zenda (1937);Night Must Fall (1937); Of Human Hearts (1938);Young Mister Lincoln (1939); Gunga Din (1939);Earl of Chicago (1940);The Grapes of Wrath (1940);Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941); The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) Sergeant York (1941);The Lady Eve (1941); Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942);The Ox-Bow Incident (1943);They Were Expendable (1945);Lady in the Lake (1946);My Darling Clementine (1946);Ride the Pink Horse (1947);Once More, My Darling (1948); The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948); Key Largo (1948); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); The African Queen (1951); Mister Roberts (1955);The Desperate Hours (1955);The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955); Moby Dick (1956); 12 Angry Men (1957); Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957);Tall Story (1960);The Gallant Hours (1960); The Misfits (1961);Period of Adjustment (1962);Calculated Risk (1962);Johnny Cool (1963);Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed (1963);Tammy and the Doctor (1963); Night of the Iguana (1964);Cat Ballou (1964);The Young Lovers (1964);The Wild Angels (1966);Barefoot in the Park (1967);The Trip (1967);Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Once Upon a Time in the West (1968);Rosemary's Baby (1968) Barbarella (1968);Easy Rider (1969);Klute (1971); Fat City (1972); Chinatown (1974);A Case of Rape (1974);Mrs. Sundance (1974); The Man Who Would Be King (1975);The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975);Coming Home (1978);Wanda Nevada (1979);On Golden Pond (1981);9 to 5 (1982); Prizzi's Honor (1985);Agnes of God (1985);The Morning After (1986); The Dead (1987); Mr. North (1988); The Grifters (1990); The Adams Family (1991); Adams Family Values (1993);Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (1993);Ulee's Gold (1997); Ever After (1998);The Passion of Ayn Rand (2000); The Aviator (2004); The Constant Gardner (2005); 30 Days of Night (2007);3:10 to Yuma (2008); X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009); Wonder Woman (2017); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us strong winds across Southcentral have posed a problem in outdoor activities Saturday, but this storm is beginning to break down.Plus, a mural on Fairbanks’ City Hall has some excited but others upset. What the new paint is meant to represent. And honoring a symbol of America on this Flag Day. We look at what is done to retire them, when they’re tattered and worn.
In this episode of Must Read Alaska's Energy and Business Edition, host Todd sits down with Marcus Moore of Alaskan Rants for an in-depth look at the special session on the Alaska LNG project. Central to the discussion is House Bill 381, which shifts taxation of pipeline infrastructure from traditional property taxes to an alternative volumetric tax based on gas throughput. Marcus provides sharp analysis on the bill's implications, including potential tax relief worth hundreds of millions for project backers, new flexibility for municipalities, and provisions like community impact funds and the Fairbanks spur line. He questions whether the project will deliver affordable gas and jobs for Alaskans, highlighting the role of data centers in achieving lower prices and the massive potential revenue from carbon and hydrogen tax credits. The conversation explores governance changes at AGDC, liability issues, and the disconnect between public promises and committee realities. A must-listen for informed Alaskans. X: @AlaskanRants Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alaskanrants?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3be81fcf-fc4e-4c07-bf79-207e49534aeb Substack: https://alaskanrants.substack.com/ SPONSORS: Must Read Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/subscriptions/ Promo Code: energy for 10% off all our annual plans DRB Productions: https://centertix.com/events/beatles-vs-rolling-stones-musical-showdown Promo Code: London for MRAK subscribers
Global Heat Report — Sunday, June 14, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsToday's global temperature extremes and a deep dive into what is making this one of the most remarkable heat events on record — across multiple continents simultaneously.WORLD HIGH (as of 15:00 UTC June 14): Sibi, Pakistan — 47°C / 116.6°FALSO: Adrar (Algeria) & Qarn Alam (Oman) — 46.9°C / 116.4°FKuwait International Airport — 46.5°C / 115.7°FUS HOTTEST: Death Valley, California — ~119°FFull NWS Las Vegas Forecast Discussion (forecaster Soulat, 2:35 AM PDT June 14):8-12°F above normal through Wednesday. Major to Extreme heat risk (Levels 3-4 of 4) Tuesday-Wednesday. Overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 80s in desert valleys. Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds also possible in higher terrain.ARCTIC ALERT: NWS Fairbanks issued its FIRST-EVER Heat Advisory (June 12-15) for temperatures up to 86°F in the Fairbanks metro area — nearly 20°F above normal. Flood watch for Arctic river basins due to rapid snowmelt. Greenland station at 70°N tied its all-time June temperature record at 18.7°C / 65.7°F.HISTORIC PAKISTAN/IRAN/ARABIAN PENINSULA SIEGE: Nawabshah, Pakistan tied its June record at 51°C / 123.8°F. Five stations in the region hit 50°C+ in a single day. Record overnight lows breaking across coastal South Asia.Sources: NWS Las Vegas AFD, WPC National High/Low, El Dorado Weather (Ogimet data), Arctic News Blog, Extreme Temps, Gizmodo/Alaska Climate Research Center.Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comSupport the show for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
The summer activities are in full swing, Including Colony Days in Palmer. We head to the parade. And in Fairbanks, there was a big event at Pioneer Park. What Bonanza Day means for businesses. And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us across the Interior, fire danger remains high while on the other side of the Alaska Range, wet weather is picking up the pace.
Ryan was raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Upon graduation from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, he earned a free-agent hockey tryout with the New York Rangers. Ryan has discipled student-athletes at UAF since 2010. He and his beautiful wife, Andrea, have five children.The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9:30 am MST on 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359623 S University BlvdNampa, ID 83686United States(208) 697-1051klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://www.790kspd.com/podcast-heart-of-the-athlete/
The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday to approve a major property tax exemption bill for the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline — a measure that developer Glenfarne says is essential to making the $44.5-$54.5 billion project a reality. Downtown Palmer kicked off its 90th Colony Day festivities on Friday, bringing hundreds of people downtown for the annual early summer event. Residents of the City of Fairbanks will see the rate of levy on their property increase for 2026, after the Fairbanks City Council voted 5-1 to approve a property tax rate of 6.381 mills, up from 5.833 mills in 2025.
Joined by guest host Molly Rettig, Peaks to Power travels to Alaska and the National Laboratory of the Rockies' campus in Fairbanks to learn more about heat pumps and the researchers making it easier to install this new technology that could save consumers money on energy bills. Learn more about our work with heat pumps and NLR's Alaska Campus. Find the transcript for this show here. This episode was hosted by Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle, written and produced by Allison Montroy, Hannah Halusker, and Kaitlyn Stottler, and edited by Taylor Mankle, Joe DelNero, and Brittany Falch. Graphics are by Brittnee Gayet. Our title music is written and performed by Ted Vaca and episode music by Chuck Kurnik, Jim Riley, and Mark Sanseverino of Drift BC. Peaks to Power is created by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado. Email us at podcast@nlr.gov. Follow NLR on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, and Facebook.
Liz just returned from a trip to Alaska with a bunch of Clear 99 listeners, and our travel partner Collette Travel. She shared several highlights on the radio, but for those interested in a few more details, she dug into the trip a little more here! (:00) You were gone how long!? (1:40) Trip overview (2:16) Fairbanks (2:34) Boat ride through Alaskan Channel (5:50) Denali National Park (9:20) Train ride through Alaskan wilderness (11:00) Talkeetna (11:45) Anchorage, animal sanctuary (12:53) The cruise begins (16:19) Skagway, mushers camp (21:50) Juneau, favorite port (23:25) Ketchikan (26:00) Traveling with Collette (32:12) Thoughts on group travel (34:34) Where she shared some pics & videos (35:26) Future Clear 99/Collette trips (36:40) Wrap-up (38:08) The Morning Sip - "Liz Checks In From Alaska" Collette Travel on Instagram - @GoCollette Liz on TikTok & Instagram - @LizzyLedger Scotty on TikTok & Instagram - @MyUncleScotty45 Clear 99 on Instagram - @Clear993 www.Clear99.com
Alaska’s proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, as the House Finance Committee advanced a major property tax exemption bill developer Glenfarne says will make the $44.5 to $54.5 billion project a reality — that is, if the legislature passes it without changes. The body of a Kotzebue hunter who went missing after falling through sea ice during a hunting trip last fall has been found, according to his wife. A 41-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in Fairbanks, according to the Fairbanks Police Department.
"I'm a fan of you." Joe Posnanski traveled from sporting event to sporting event in search of the deepest fandom at the heart of sports. Mike Schur was also there. They join the show to discuss their 8-hour stint at Buffalo Wild Wings and their trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, as Dan badgers them with his typical combative attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TitleWeather With Enthusiasm — June 7, 2026: Heat Dome Alert — 591 DAMTimestamp Breakdown00:00 — Thrilling season trailer — summer heat arrives with a vengeance01:00 — Station ID01:04 — Host intro: Simcha Lefton sets the stage for a historic heat episode01:55 — Segment 1: Heat Dome Nation — the 591 dam ridge building into the Mid-South, what pressure ridges mean, and why meteorologists watch the 588/594 dam benchmarks09:00 — Segment 2: Arctic Contrast — a 505 dam low over Fairbanks, AK; 5–10" of snow in the Brooks Range while the Lower 48 bakes17:00 — Segment 3: Extreme Edge — Rio Grande Village, Big Bend NP hits 110–111°F Monday; the hottest inhabited corner of America24:00 — Segment 4: The Bermuda High Explained — how the mid-Atlantic high is stacking heat across Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic, straight from Baltimore NWS31:00 — Segment 5: Tropical Watch — GFS and ECMWF both signal development in the southern Gulf; what to watch this week37:00 — Segment 6: Global Burn — India and Pakistan at 46°C+, and Shushtar, Iran forecast for 127°F on June 14; approaching the 35°C wet-bulb survivability limit42:00 — Segment 7: Listener City Forecasts — Chicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, NYC, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta47:30 — Segment 8B: International Cities — Tel Aviv heat, Dubai's oppressive 65–71°F dewpoints vs. Phoenix's bone-dry 20–30°F, and Shushtar revisited50:00 — Subscribe encouragement — how to never miss an episode50:45 — Supporter Club message — join the Weather With Enthusiasm community51:01 — Station ID with ending music51:16 — Summer ending trailer / sign-offShow NotesSummer 2026 is not waiting [1]. In this episode— a 591 dam pressure ridge pressing down on the Mid-South, a nearly simultaneous Arctic outbreak in Alaska, triple-digit readings at the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, a restless tropical Gulf, and heat in Iran that is pushing the boundaries of human survivability [1]. This is the kind of week that makes weather enthusiasts lean forward [1].What You'll LearnHow to read a pressure ridge — what 500 mb heights like 588, 591, and 594 dam actually mean for surface temperatures, and why meteorologists treat these thresholds as mental benchmarks rather than hard rules [2].Why Fairbanks and Big Bend are living in different seasons simultaneously — a 505 dam Arctic low is dropping late-season snow in the Brooks Range while Rio Grande Village, TX hits 110–111°F [2].The Bermuda High's role in Mid-Atlantic heat — how a semi-permanent subtropical high is funneling heat and humidity toward Baltimore, Washington, and the I-95 corridor [2].Two major models agree on Gulf tropical development — what GFS and ECMWF are showing and why it matters even before any tropical cyclone forms [3].The global heat context — India and Pakistan surpassing 46°C, Houston heat indices in the mid-to-upper 100s, and Shushtar, Iran forecast to reach 127°F on June 14, with AccuWeather confirming dangerous multi-day extreme heat [3]. The University of Sydney's 35°C wet-bulb threshold for human survivability is not a distant theoretical concern this week [3].The humidity divide — Dubai's suffocating 65–71°F dewpoints versus Phoenix's 20–30°F dewpoints, and why that difference matters more than raw temperature when assessing heat danger [3].Listener City Forecasts CoveredChicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, New York City, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta [4].International Cities FeaturedTel Aviv, Dubai, and Shushtar, Iran [4].Voice Cast- AIBrian — lead male voice [4]Sarah — female voice [5]Adam — male voice [5]Rachel — female voice [5]Matilda — female voice [5]Weather With Enthusiasm uses a multi-voice AI-assisted format for select episodes. This is one of several production styles you'll hear on the show [5].Subscribe & SupportNever miss a forecast — subscribe on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Want to go deeper? Join the Weather With Enthusiasm Supporter Club for early access, bonus content, and a direct line to the show [5]. Weather With Enthusiasm is a production of Kol Simcha Productions [6].Tagsweatherwithenthusiasm heatdome extremeheat summerheat2026 meteorology weather heatwave tropicaldevelopment bermudahigh 500mbheights weatherpodcast podcastweather heatindex globalwarming climateandweather phoenixheat bigbendnationalpark weathernerds kolsimchaproductions weatherforecastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.
A major road in Anchorage closed after a four-vehicle collision. What police are saying about injuries. Plus, thousands of runners with one powerful mission. How one Anchorage event is fighting breast cancer. And, a place honoring veterans is getting new life in downtown Fairbanks. How community veterans helped shape the renovations – and when the park reopens. Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us June temperatures are riding high from Fairbanks to Anchorage, but just slightly to the north, winter weather is in full swing.
We are WAY overdue for a HOMETOWN HORRORS episode!!! So Buckle up. Bri has a chilling story from a listener who may of had a run in with the Grim Reaper. Amy has one too many crime stories involving our old stomping grounds in Fairbanks, AK. And be careful because just when you thought you escaped them, the Black Eyed Kids are back... WITH GLOW STICKS! And our first CHILD criminal....
Photo: Marilyn Balluta drums for the Nuvendaltun Ch'naqa K'eljeshna – Children of Nondalton Dancers. (Jeff Chen / Courtesy The MMIWG2s Alaska Working Group) The issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) continues to impact families and communities across Alaska. This week, advocates, tribal leaders, law enforcement, and policymakers gathered in Anchorage for the state’s first Justice Summit to discuss solutions and next steps. KNBA’s Rhonda McBride reports. The gathering opened on an emotional note at the Dena'ina Center with a keynote speech from Abigail Echohawk, director of the Urban Indian Health Institute in Seattle, Wash. Echohawk was raised in the Interior Alaska community of Copper Center and spoke about her own trauma. “I was six years old the very first time I experienced rape. Sometimes, even now, as a person who sometimes gets triggered by the work that I do, I can close my eyes and feel the pain.” A pain that Echohawk says almost led her to take her own life at the age of nine. At the time, she did not know her father had contacted Alaska State Troopers. “We knew who the perpetrator was. The conversation that happened basically ended up like this: ‘She’s an Indian girl. We don’t have the resources, nor the time. Just keep him away from her.'” In 2018, Echohawk helped to publish a landmark study that examined more than 500 cases of missing and murdered Native women. She says the findings confirmed that more than one in five cases did not exist in law enforcement data bases. “So we actually found in this snapshot of 71 cities across the United States, that the data was not there, and it was in our minds, purposefully being held back and not being collected.” Echohawk says Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau were included in the study. She said law enforcement cited classification methods for the missing data – and what they described as “vulnerabilities in Native culture” – explanations that Echohawk says reflects systemic, racial bias. But whatever the reason, she says the lack of data has real consequences for Native communities — because it limits resources for investigations, healing and community safety. “This isn’t this isn’t a handout we’re asking for. This is justice we’re asking for.” The summit also featured breakout sessions from regional groups, who will discuss the status of MMIP cases in their region. The conference was organized by the Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Alaska Working Group. It drew tribal representatives from across Alaska and as far away as New Zealand. Hopson II crew landed a whale on May 23, 2026 — the first spring whale for the community this year. (Photo: Chucky Panitchaiq Hopson II) Spring whaling is one of the most important traditions in Utqiagvik, but this year, unusual sea ice conditions delayed the harvest and the community did not land its first whale until late in the season. The Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA reports. Chucky Panitchaiq Hopson had been whaling for about a month before he landed one this spring. “I told my crew, at our next opportunity we’re gonna take that chance. And that very same next day, we got on to that whale, and my crew didn’t hesitate to take it, to strike it.” By this point, Hopson says Alaska's largest subsistence whaling community has typically landed 10 or more, but this year, Hopson says the ice edge is ragged, with very few flat spots for pulling up a whale. And there is a lot of young, thin ice, too weak to hold big whales. In fact, when the crews were pulling up the 50-foot whale last weekend, some of the ice broke under it – Hopson thought they were going to lose a lot of the harvest. “Once it got to the thicker ice, we were able to get it up.” Daaqsi Moore was one of the hunters who helped the Hopson crew land the whale. “People were getting frustrated, you know. People get hungry for muktuk. It was good to see everybody’s spirits flip when Chucky landed that whale.” Utqiagvik, like other coastal Arctic communities in Alaska, relies on whaling as a crucial food source and to maintain Iñupiat traditions. Andy Mahoney is a research professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute. Mahoney says that normally, young ice forms earlier in the year. Then wind storms push the new ice against the existing, shorefast ice to create ridges. By whaling season, the ice consolidates and thickens. “The key part of it is timing.” This winter was quite cold in Utqiagvik, but the Arctic overall is warming faster than the rest of the world. “In a warming Arctic, these sorts of events are going to become more likely. Conditions will be more sensitive to a sort of a mistimed storm if the ice is already thin.” Hopson says that after landing the whale, his crew spent two days processing it on the ice. Then they shared some of the harvest with the community – a little taste before the big whaling festival that usually happens later in the summer. On Thursday, Hopson was headed out to the ice again. He says he really hopes that first whale will not be their only one of the season. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. 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Don Van Houweling from Van Wall Equipment and John Deere's Deanna Kovar discuss today's signing of legislation by Kim Reynolds exempting ethanol fuel in farm equipment from the state excise tax. Jamie Loecker from Syngenta joins the show today as well to discuss herbicide application. Jamey Kohake is the market analyst of the day. And we'll hear from Duane Murley once again from his Holiday Vacations trip in Alaska aboard the Discovery III in Fairbanks!
On today's episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with Eve Fairbanks, a writer and journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Madeleine Schwartz, founder and editor-in-chief of The Dial, a magazine of international writing, to discuss The Dial's forthcoming book, “How We See it: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump” (out June 9 from The New Press). They speak about several essays in the collection, which is made up of contributions by journalists from around the world who probe their home countries' complex relationships with the United States—relationships made even more complex under the current administration. They also dive deep on Fairbanks's essay on the South African perspective.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Thanks to a great listener suggestion Jennie shares her favorite day trips from Fairbanks.Learn all the details hereSave $500 with the code EARLY27 if you pay your deposit by May 29th!Jennie's digital workshops and planners (save 10% with code: podcast)Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Sign up for Jennie's email list (and get the free packing list)Follow Jennie on InstagramJennie's guide to Summer in FairbanksJennie's guide to Winter in FairbanksSupport the show
(Orig pub date: 6/21/22) In the early morning hours of October 17, 1953, a frightened, battered woman named Diane Wells told a horrific tale to police. She said intruders had broken into the top-floor penthouse apartment she shared with her husband Cecil, murdered him, beat her, and then made their escape. It was an especially sensational story because 31-year-old "blonde bombshell" Diane Wells was nicknamed "the most beautiful woman in Alaska", and Cecil (twenty years her senior) was a wealthy and well-known Fairbanks businessman. There were suspicions, however, that Diane was lying. It was soon learned that she was having an affair with a local musician and also being comforted by a dance instructor who worked downstairs. My guest is James T. Bartlett, author of "The Alaskan Blonde: Sex, Secrets, and the Hollywood Story that Shocked America". He shares details from his research into the almost 70 year old cold case, including an account of Diane's own tragic end. More information about the author can be found at these links: https://www.gourmetghosts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thealaskanblonde https://www.instagram.com/thealaskanblonde https://www.twitter.com/alaskanblonde53 30% off sitewide at Batch! Go here and support the show: hellobatch.com/NOTORIOUS and use the code NOTORIOUS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An increase to the PFD makes its way to the next step in the state legislature.Plus, cleaning up across the state, including in the Interior. We hear from a first responder about the efforts to beautify Fairbanks. It’s not every day an 81-year-old races in a triathlon! Meet the Gold Nugget Triathlon co-founder who is still in the game!And Meteorologist Bailey Braun tells us Spring is playing a trick on many parts of the state with another week in the forecast of cloudy skies and a wet weather.
This week, in Fairbanks, Alaska, a young woman is found horribly killed, in a college dorm's shared bathroom. This causes the dorms to empty out, and a massive investigation to be launched. After being unable to arrest any of the suspects, the case goes cold. Until new technology, and ancestry databases make it possible to link the killer's DNA to the scene. It turns out to be someone that detectives barely gave a second thought, who has been hiding in plain sight, working an unlikely career. Has he also continued his killing ways? Along the way, we find out that everything in Alaska is extremely far away from each other, that dorms are just crawling with people who seem like murder suspects, and that no killer can predict future murder solving technology!! New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!! Check us out on VIDEO Wednesday and Friday evenings on Netflix! www.netflix.com/smalltownmurder Donate at patreon.com/crimeinsports or at paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions! Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!
In hour one today we'll talk about some of the news from around the state, including the theater that's happening in Senate Resources and what's going on in Fairbanks with the FNSB School Board. Then in hour two we'll have our weekly visit with Ben Carpenter, host of OversightLIVE. We'll get his predictions on the AKLNG bill in both bodies and where we go from here.
Interesting trends in 2026Closers or the complete lack of closers80th% pace in ME is 65 - 67 in 2025, 72 in 202450th% pace in ME is 48 - 54 in 2025Emergence of young stud pitchersSchlittler, Misiorowski, McLean, Hancock, Messick, Burns Top 20 in K-BB %Champions League Draft StrategyYour approach to your drafts this yearMultipliersJosh - more willing to draft same players across multiple leaguesTaking risk vs being safeJosh - Took way more swings this year in OC & DCWheeler, Snell on OC/Wheeler, Cole, McGonigleChampions League Qualifier2,676 is the current line to gain - just under 63% of the pointsLast year's line to gain was around the same point at this time of year and slowly rose through the season to 65%. Same as 2024.65% of points would be 2,769. 2,800 is what I'm aiming for (just over 930 per contest)Fun list of people in the top 14 thus farJohn Pausma - 3,156 and his OC is his worst format so farJared Radbel - 3,066 and first in the DCRussell Withers - 2,946 with OC drivingMark Northan - 2,899Michael Thompson - 2,891Dustin McComas - 2,874Michael DeCavalcante - 2,866Dustin Anderson - 2,816Aaron Jones - 2,800 (at final table currently)Todd Hoppe - 2,774Doug Gruber - 2,740 (would be fun to see him vs John at final table)Ian Hubbard - 2,728 with 1,776 in pitchingRob DiPietro - 2,708Justin Aspite - 2,676Michael Brophy 16th at 2,653 only has Sale on 2 of 3 teamsSteve Weimer 19thPhil Dussault 21stChampions League Aaron Jones - 1st at 112 pointsSolid squad, healthy for the most part and good balanceMichael Hughes - 2nd at 101Solid roster, working to figure out saves (14th) after losing DiazAndrew Geller - 3rd at 94.5Super balanced, Fairbanks on ILMichael Brophy - 4th at 92.5Solid Pitching, looking for some gains on offensPullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead. Wednesday's show was hosted by Alex Carver and featured panelists Kevin Barral, Jeremiah Geiger and Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: Sandy Alcantara's impressive outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers Liam Hicks' spectacular season The chaotic ending to Wednesday's game What to do with slumping Owen Caissie Who can be trusted in Miami's bullpen during Pete Fairbanks' IL stint Previewing and predicting the next series against the Philadelphia Phillies To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at https://SFJetskiRentals.com. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we start off the week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This week's topics: Surely, without a fiscal plan, the Governor will veto the defined benefits bill, won't he? What signals are the feds sending on the LNG project? What role will fiscal policy play in this year's Governor's race? Then in hour two we'll catch up on some of the headlines that happened while I was in Fairbanks, including a big one that's happening across the country.
Send us Fan MailThe Executive Director of the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) is Brenda Stanfill. She moved to Fairbanks from Utah when she was 16 years old as a newlywed. Within a few years of arriving she had two children and realized that she had to escape her abusive marriage. It was that experience surviving her own domestic violence that led to a lifetime of advocacy, including 25 years as executive director of the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living where she supported survivors across Interior Alaska. Although we discuss Brenda's own story, we also discuss Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, whose book Nobody's Girl was published after her death by suicide in 2025. Visit ANDVSA.org for resources regarding sexual assault and domestic violence. If you are thinking of taking your own life, Call 988.
The latest installment of the Mayor's Desk interview series features Fairbanks, Alaska Mayor Mindy O'Neall, who reflects on the special challenges of governing in a "land of extremes," on matters ranging from affordable housing to climate change.
Alaska can make you feel small in the best possible way and not because it's scary, but because the scale rewires your sense of distance, weather, and “normal.” We sit down with the longtime travel blogger behind Otts World, who's spent 20 years turning real-world travel stories into practical guidance and small-group adventures. Along the way, we even detour into kitten fostering as the perfect “pet life” for someone who's constantly on the move.Then we get into the Alaska travel questions everyone actually has: Where should you base yourself? When is the best time to go to Alaska for fewer crowds? Why do some towns feel like islands even when they're not? We talk Anchorage as a gateway, Seward as a water-and-wildlife jumping-off point, and why the Alaska Railroad deserves at least a full day on your itinerary.If you're dreaming of winter Alaska, Fairbanks takes center stage for aurora borealis viewing, with better odds thanks to landlocked skies and its position under the Aurora oval. We also explore trips across the Arctic Circle, the Dalton Highway experience, Coldfoot, and the engineering story of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. And because you can't talk about Alaska without ice, we break down unforgettable glacier options like Spencer Glacier and Matanuska Glacier, including guided hiking, kayaking, and winter conditions that can open up ice tunnels, plus what's changing as glaciers recede.Subscribe for more destination deep dives, share this with your favorite travel planner, and leave us a rating and review so more people can find Where Next.You can find Sherry here:OttsWorld Travel BlogInstagramSherry's ToursSherry's Consulting PageHere are some of the things we spoke about regarding Alaska and Antarctica:24 Things to Do in Anchorage in Winter or Summer29 Things to Do in Fairbanks Alaska Summer and WinterAntarctica Cruise Motion Sickness: Remedies to Help Survive the Drake PassageHow to Travel to Antarctica: The Ultimate GuideNew Zealand Subantarctic Islands: How to Visit the Snares, Auckland, Campbell and MacquarieTravels with my FatherMap of AlaskaSupport the showPlease download, like, subscribe, share a review, and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/HostsCarol Springer: https://www.instagram.com/carol.work.lifeKristen: https://www.instagram.com/team_wake/ If you can, please support the show or you can buy us a coffee.
An oil and gas lease sale is scheduled in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for June. The auction of drilling rights is mandated in federal law, but also reflects the Trump administration's commitment to promoting energy development in the state. The response from Indigenous residents that live in or near the refuge is mixed, as the Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA reports. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced this month it will hold a lease sale in the nation's largest wildlife refuge, in the northeastern corner of Alaska. The piece of ANWR that has been the subject of passionate dispute for decades is the Coastal Plain, a swath along the Beaufort Sea that potentially has oil and gas reserves. The only community within the refuge is Kaktovik, an Iñupiaq village of about 300 people. Kaktovik Mayor Nathan Gordon Jr. says resource development in the refuge means economic opportunity because the regional government, the North Slope Borough, taxes oil and gas companies. “The taxes that come from the development pay for our schools, our water system, our sewer system. It pays for everything that has meaning in our lifestyle and protection and safety.” ANWR provides habitat for migratory birds and polar bears. And the Coastal Plain specifically is the calving grounds for the Porcupine Caribou Herd. Gordon says he believes development within the refuge will not interfere with wildlife. “With restrictions in place, it’s already set in stone for us to have safe development with our animals.” But opponents of the project are concerned that gravel roads, drilling, and seismic exploration can harm caribou, especially during their vulnerable calving period. The Gwich'in community of Arctic Village is located right outside ANWR to the south. Faith Gemmill lives in Fairbanks, but is from Arctic Village and has family there. “Imagine oil development in their core calving area. It’s going to … devastate our herd.” Gemmill says caribou support food security, culture, spirituality, and economy for Gwich'in people, including the future generations. “Our way of life is reliant on the caribou. So in my opinion, (President Donald) Trump’s incessant drive to drill in this area is a form of cultural genocide of the Gwich’in.” If the upcoming lease sale is successful, it could still take years for a project to break ground. Additional reporting from Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin Diné chef Justin Pioche, right, inspects ingredients as “Chopped” host Ted Allen watches during an episode from April 21, 2026. (Courtesy Food Network) “Chopped” is a Food Network show where four chefs compete in a race against time to make a three-course meal. The latest episode aired Tuesday night and featured an all-Indigenous lineup. As KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, a Navajo chef took the honors. From Chicago to Montana, Indian Country's top cooks vied for the “Chopped” title, but two of them repped the Southwest including Chef Ray Naranjo, who comes from the Santa Clara Pueblo just north of Santa Fe, N.M. Justin Pioche lives on the Navajo Nation. The 2023 James Beard finalist for Best Chef in the Southwest co-owns Pioche Food Group, a high-end catering company. He plans on using the $10,000 cash prize to help pay for his own brick-and-mortar restaurant. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native Aerica Calling episode Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Gathering of MCs: Native musicians compete for best bars, beats, and freestyles
This week on OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Jeff sat down with Ely Sussman from FishOnFirst.com over at SB Nation to discuss how this Miami Marlins team is 2nd in the NL East division here in April. The guys discussed how last season and the offseason translated into some positive results here in 2026. How has the starting rotation and bullpen contributed to the success they've seen thus far. Which player is the “Rising Star” and current “MVP of the Team?” And the real question: are the Marlins quietly contending? All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield welcome special guest Nick Ploesser of AK Trophy Expediters to share his unique story and business model performing expediter services, for hunters, outfitters and taxidermist alike. Are 70 inch bull moose getting hard to find?, 76 inch monster in camp, Nick's neck surgery and disc replacement, back blowouts, AK Wild Sheep Foundation Conservation night re-cap, Kuvhima Safaris in Africa, what's the tip protocol?, levels to the hunt add-ons, BHA upcoming events ( Alaska Cooper Ammo challenge @ matsu outdoor show April 17th-19th & @ Fairbanks outdoor show at Carlson center April 24-26) ( kenai stewardship pint night @ kenai river brewing company Thursday May 14th 6-8pm) can find all the details on backcountryhunters.org, shout out to our boy Kevlar and congrats for winning the Can-am defender at the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation 11th annual banquet event, taxidermy loyalty, logistics & options, to freeze or not freeze your meat, Quick call to Coke Wallace in Bear camp, Monster Moose Outfitters in Holy Cross, the move to Alaska from Vermont, a career in the Alaskan oil filed, the expediter business model, a “Hunting Concierge” Nick's Goat hunt story, expediting for Jerrod Niemann, Nick's hunting experience with his boys, promoting hunting education course w/AK Department of Fish & Game, trivia brought to you by Connoisseur Crude Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject.com Watch on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject.com $upport on PAtreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject Check out AK Trophy Expediters website www.aktrophyexpediters.com
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How to Connect to A Global Community and Yourself through Drinking Tea In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am focusing on How to Connect to A Global Community and Yourself through Drinking Tea through the eyes of our special guest and tea expert Jenny Tse from Sipping Streams Tea Company in Alaska. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny Tse is the founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company. Sipping Streams has won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the North American Tea Championships and 2nd at the Global Tea Championships. Sipping Streams also has been featured in Fresh Cup Magazine, Edible Alaska, and NPR. Jenny is the best selling author of The Essence of Tea and the host of The Essence of Tea podcast. Recently, Sipping Streams Tea Company also started an experimental tea farm in Alaska using geothermal heat. Connect with Jenny Tse Podcast: https://sippingstreams.com/pages/podcast Free eBook: www.sippingstreams.com/mybook Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness! We would really appreciate it. Wellness As A Way of Life Course Connect with Megan Swan Social: Instagram LinkedIn Work with Megan Swan www.meganswanwellness.com
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How to Connect to A Global Community and Yourself through Drinking Tea In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am focusing on How to Connect to A Global Community and Yourself through Drinking Tea through the eyes of our special guest and tea expert Jenny Tse from Sipping Streams Tea Company in Alaska. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny Tse is the founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company. Sipping Streams has won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the North American Tea Championships and 2nd at the Global Tea Championships. Sipping Streams also has been featured in Fresh Cup Magazine, Edible Alaska, and NPR. Jenny is the best selling author of The Essence of Tea and the host of The Essence of Tea podcast. Recently, Sipping Streams Tea Company also started an experimental tea farm in Alaska using geothermal heat. Connect with Jenny Tse Podcast: https://sippingstreams.com/pages/podcast Free eBook: www.sippingstreams.com/mybook Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness! We would really appreciate it. Wellness As A Way of Life Course Connect with Megan Swan Social: Instagram LinkedIn Work with Megan Swan www.meganswanwellness.com
Billy Wimbish - was born around 1859. A Black man who made his life in the Alaska Interior, Wimbish earnedrespect among the miners of the Fairbanks district. In 1906, he served as lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against mineowner D.H. Cascaden on Cleary Creek. Judge James Wickersham ruled in the miners' favor, finding Cascadenliable for all wages owed. That legal victory, won in Alaska Territory as a Black man against a white mine owner,defined the kind of man Wimbish was.Lloyd Magruder - was born in 1825 in Maryland, descended from a Scottish ancestor who arrived as a prisonerof war in 1653. He served in the Mexican War, rising from private to second lieutenant. After a stint in Californiapolitics representing Sacramento in the State Assembly, Magruder moved to Lewiston, Idaho Territory, in July1862. He built a mercantile store and a pack train operation in a frontier capital still called "Ragtown" for its canvastents. He had a wife named Caroline and three children.Idaho and Alaska. 1863 and 1910. Two murders separated by forty-seven years and two thousand miles,connected by gold and the calculation that it was worth more than a man. In Idaho, a merchant named LloydMagruder loaded a fortune onto pack mules and trusted the wrong men. In Alaska, a miner named Billy Wimbishdisappeared from his claim, and the system did not look for him. Both cases were solved not by authorities butby friends who refused to stop searching. This is the story of gold fever and what it cost.Season 40: Two hundred and fifty years of American history. Fifty states. Fifty crimes. Two per episode, pairedby what connects them.This episode contains discussions of murder, violence, and the destruction of human remains. Crisis resourcesare listed at the end of these notes.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Good Bad Sport 90 The Fairbanks and Heisman Trophy Recorded on 4/11/26 Released on 4/14/26 This episode looks at the winners of the Fairbanks Trophy in college football in the 1930s and then the history of the Heisman Trophy and a look at the man himself John Heisman. Team Names : Schalke 04 Obituaries : Mircea Lucesco Good Sport Moment : JustinTurner Bad Sport Moment : LA Dodgers/ LA Marathon Follow the podcast @goodbadsport Follow the network @visglobalmedia Follow Graham @mgbgraham Music is "Hyperfun" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today we'll diving into the Weekly Top3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks 3 big topics: PFD hypocrisy, A Constitutionally-dedicated education fund, An interesting LNG presentation. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts, plus give a big thank you to a Fairbanks friend. Then we'll finish up with our weekly Story time with Chris Story.
Julia O'Malley is a journalist, a cook, a baker, and lately she's been researching and re-creating Cold War cakes. During the Cold War era—roughly the decades between the end of World War II and the early 1990s—cake mix transformed a food once associated with luxury into something democratic, something anyone could make at home. Julia says that those boxed mixes, and the recipes people built around them in the ‘70s and ‘80s, are more than just dessert. They're cultural artifacts that reveal how women navigated creativity, expectation, and changing ideas about domestic life. They reflect a moment when women were entering the national conversation from within domestic space. Experimenting, adapting, and reshaping expectations. That shift raised a question inside the kitchen itself: What happens when packaged ingredients, appliances, and new food technologies promise women time—time to work, to control their finances, and to claim a larger role in public life? In Alaska, where fresh ingredients were often scarce and communities had long relied on shelf-stable foods, brought in through supply chains and institutional systems, cake mixes made a lot of sense. For generations, Alaskans have adapted to what's available—working with canned goods, powdered ingredients, and foods designed to travel long distances before reaching the table. A box of cake mix fit easily into that reality. Julia has been tracing these stories through old cookbooks and community recipes, even digging into ones from boomtown Fairbanks in 1909, to understand how something as ordinary as cake can tell us about women's lives, shifting ideas of feminism, and the creativity that unfolded in Cold War kitchens. Because food, Julia says, is always a story. It's one of history, origin, climate, and longing. And in the Cold War kitchen, when the threat of nuclear annihilation hovered in the background of daily life, even something as simple as baking a cake could feel like a small act of reassurance.