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On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Plans by the Native Village of Kotzebue to sell wind power to its local electric cooperative are on hold after the federal government slashed its grants. A Dillingham resident is trying to supply fresh greens to the region. And about 70 Southeast Alaska high school students traveled to Wrangell last month to attend Art Fest.Photo: Southeast students at Art Fest's mosiac stained glass workshop on April 25, 2025. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK)

Sponsor https://sportaircraftseats.comWelcome to the Coffee in a Hanger podcast.In this episode, we sit down with Gary Heert, a former school teacher from Kotzebue, Alaska, who spent his evenings and weekends flying through the unforgiving backcountry, often bending more than just a few rules (and airplane parts). From homemade runways and makeshift repairs to flying crippled aircraft out of the wilderness—Gary's stories guarantee to be memorable.Highlights include:-Crashing a plane in the middle of nowhere and rebuilding it on-site with a tripod and an axe-Flying a damaged aircraft 45 minutes with oil leaking out just to land as the engine seized up-Hauling moose meat and making sketchy takeoffs-The history of polar bear hunting in Alaska and russiaThis episode is a crash course in what it means to live the true Alaskan bush pilot life. Don't miss this mix of adrenaline, humor, and pure frontier spirit.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A group of protesters demonstrated against US Ukraine policy in Fairbanks on Monday. A new report paints a bleak picture of the impacts of frozen and cancelled federal funds in Alaska. And probationary federal workers based in Kotzebue joined thousands of other employees fired earlier this month by the Trump Administration.Photo: Protesters mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the corner of Geist Road and University Avenue on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (Robyne/KUAC)

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley Weisman, MD about her career in rural emergency medicine, and the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department Interview with Dr. Ashley WisemanIntroduction of Dr. Wiseman: Emergency physician specializing in rural ER.Dr. Wiseman's Background: Overview of her work and responsibilities in rural hospitals and academia.Experience in Rural Medicine: Contrast with urban and academic practice.Stories of practical challenges and learning experiences in remote areas like Kotzebue, Alaska.Practicing Skills in Rural MedicineDiscussion of skill retention: Importance of continuously applying and practicing critical skills.Resources and Training: Role of fellowship, networking, and practical experiences for skill enhancement.Advocacy for Rural Emergency MedicineWork with ACEP: Dr. Wiseman's efforts in advocating for rural EM at the national level.Collaboration Between Rural and Academic Centers: Importance of knowledge exchange and mutual support.Focus on Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH)Introduction to the February Article: Traumatic ICH in rural settings.Key Points from the Article:Importance of basic neurocritical care practices.Practical adjustments and simplified approaches in care.Dr. Wiseman's Contribution: How her experiences shaped the content and practical advice for rural medicine.ConclusionUpcoming Contributions: Announcing more contributions and resources from Dr. Wiseman.Access the In Rural Life (IRrL*) content here.Emergency Medicine Residents, get your free subscription by writing resident@ebmedicine.netManaging Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Rural Setting: EMP: IRrL* If you practice in a rural environment, you know that managing a patient with traumatic ICH can present challenges with diagnostic and treatment resources, personnel, training, and transport. Dr. Weisman has created resources for emergency clinicians, IRrL* (In Rural Life*) that EB Medicine is proud to share with subscribers.   Resources for emergency clinicians managing patients with traumatic ICH in rural settings include: Checklist for Managing Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in Rural Life (IRrL): 7 steps to providing neurocritical care in resource-limited settings.Simulation for Critical Access Neurocritical Care: Saving Brain Hours from Tertiary Care: A customizable simulation designed for you and your team to practice managing patients with brain injury.

On today's Midday Report with Host Terry Haines: Renewable energy projects across the country are in limbo after the Trump administration placed a 90-day hold on funding. The Sitka Assembly will invite a Kodiak-based company to bid on the operation of a new, publicly-funded marine haulout. And seven school districts in rural Alaska are trying something new to help revamp education. Photo: A solar array in Kotzebue.

The spirit of Santa is one that lives in children across many cultures and many peoples, and the small, Northwest Arctic community of Deering sits about 60 miles south of Kotzebue.

This Day in Legal History:  Articles of Confederation AdoptedOn November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Articles of Confederation, establishing the first constitutional framework for the United States. Crafted during the Revolutionary War, the Articles aimed to unify the thirteen colonies under a single government while preserving their independence and sovereignty. This early governing document reflected deep fears of centralized authority, granting Congress limited powers such as conducting foreign diplomacy, declaring war, and managing relations with Native American tribes. However, it lacked crucial mechanisms for enforcement, taxation, and regulating interstate commerce. Under the Articles, each state retained significant autonomy, with Congress functioning as a weak central body unable to compel states to contribute financially or militarily. Unanimous consent from all states was required to amend the Articles, which proved a significant obstacle to addressing its shortcomings. These limitations became increasingly evident in the post-war period, as the fledgling nation struggled with economic disarray, unpaid war debts, and internal unrest such as Shays' Rebellion.The Articles served as a critical stepping stone in American constitutional development, highlighting the need for a more robust federal system. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention convened to replace the Articles, ultimately resulting in the U.S. Constitution, which created a stronger, more balanced federal government. Despite its shortcomings, the Articles of Confederation represented a bold experiment in democratic governance and the principle of federalism that continues to shape the nation's identity.Continuing the procession of unqualified and ill-equipped appointees, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated members of his criminal defense team for key positions in the Justice Department, including Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche, a former Cadwalader attorney, is currently defending Trump in federal cases related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the mishandling of classified documents. Prior to representing Trump, Blanche was best known for defending Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, who was convicted of tax and bank fraud in connection with consulting work for pro-Russian Ukrainian politicians. Blanche's nomination marks a significant appointment, as the deputy attorney general oversees the Justice Department's daily operations and investigative agencies like the FBI. Trump also nominated John Sauer, who argued successfully for broad presidential immunity in a 2020 election-related case, as solicitor general. Former Representative Matt Gaetz has been nominated for attorney general, signaling Trump's intent to place loyal defenders in top positions. Emil Bove, another member of Trump's legal team, has been tapped to serve as Blanche's acting deputy during the confirmation process. These appointments underscore Trump's aim to reshape the Justice Department amid ongoing scrutiny of investigations into him and his associates. All nominations require Senate confirmation but if you have retained faith in our institutions to keep bozos out of office, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you.Trump Picks Trio of His Lawyers for Top Justice Positions (3)Trump picks his defense lawyers for top Justice Department posts | ReutersThe Palm Springs city council has unanimously approved a $5.9 million reparations package for former residents of Section 14, a predominantly Black neighborhood demolished in the 1960s for commercial development. In addition to this settlement, the city plans to allocate $21 million toward housing and small business initiatives aimed at supporting the affected residents and their descendants. The Section 14 neighborhood also housed Latino families and other immigrants, many of whom have long sought recognition and compensation for their forced displacement. The settlement will provide payments to over 1,200 former residents and descendants, amounting to approximately $4,000 per person after legal fees. As part of the agreement, recipients must sign waivers releasing further claims against the city.Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein acknowledged the limits of financial restitution, describing the reparations as a symbolic step toward addressing past injustices. Advocacy groups like Section 14 Survivors and civil rights attorneys representing the displaced view the settlement as an important acknowledgment of the city's role in the destruction of the community. This initiative joins a small but growing number of reparations efforts in the U.S., such as Los Angeles County's 2022 return of prime beachfront property to the descendants of an African-American couple unjustly stripped of their land.California resort town of Palm Springs approves race reparations package | ReutersA federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a Texas student, B.W., who alleged he was bullied for being white and a supporter of Donald Trump. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals split 9-9, which let a lower court's decision stand. B.W. argued that from grades 8 through 10, he faced harassment, including being called "Whitey" by a teacher, having a meme made of him as a Ku Klux Klansman, and being ostracized for his political and religious beliefs. He claimed the school district violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits racial discrimination in federally funded education programs.A prior panel had ruled that B.W.'s allegations were primarily tied to his ideological beliefs, which Title VI does not cover, and the evenly split rehearing reaffirmed this. Conservative judges, including Trump appointee James Ho, dissented, asserting that B.W. plausibly faced severe racial harassment because of his whiteness. However, the majority of judges noted that ideological bullying does not qualify as racial discrimination under Title VI. B.W.'s lawyer has indicated plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing the importance of protecting students from discrimination regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs. The case highlights ongoing debates over the scope of federal anti-discrimination laws.Bullied Trump-supporting white student can't sue for race discrimination | ReutersIn a piece I wrote for Forbes today, I make the argument that eliminating the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit would be a disaster for American manufacturers and, ultimately, consumers. President-elect Donald Trump's plan to eliminate the $7,500 EV tax credit threatens significant setbacks for the U.S. automotive industry, innovation, and environmental goals. The credit has played a vital role in making EVs affordable and driving their adoption, helping U.S. automakers remain competitive in a global market heavily supported by subsidies in countries like China and the EU. Without it, American automakers could struggle to compete against lower-cost foreign EVs while managing the high expenses of research and development.The policy could exacerbate issues already created by recent changes to R&D tax rules, which have limited immediate expensing for innovation costs. Combined, these moves could raise EV prices, reduce demand, and stifle the momentum of U.S. automakers like Ford and GM as they work to electrify their fleets. The decision may inadvertently benefit Tesla, whose cost advantages and market dominance could allow it to weather the loss, but other manufacturers, including smaller startups like Rivian and Lucid, may falter.Beyond economic consequences, removing the credit could slow the transition to clean transportation, impeding progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from one of the largest polluting sectors. The EV tax credit has been instrumental in fostering innovation, supporting high-quality jobs, and positioning the U.S. as a global leader in EV technology. Eliminating it risks conceding that leadership and undermining a vital segment of the future economy.Eliminating The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Would Be A Huge MistakeThis week's closing theme is by Ludwig van BeethovenThis week's closing theme comes from one of the most towering figures in classical music. Renowned for his symphonies, sonatas, and concertos, Beethoven's influence extends beyond music into the cultural consciousness of resilience and innovation. Born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, Beethoven overcame immense personal challenges, including progressive hearing loss, to create works of unparalleled emotional depth and complexity. His compositions bridged the Classical and Romantic eras, making him a symbol of human creativity and perseverance.One of Beethoven's lesser-known yet fascinating works is The Ruins of Athens, composed in 1811 as incidental music for a play by August von Kotzebue. Written to celebrate the opening of a new theater in Pest, Hungary (modern-day Budapest), the piece reflects Beethoven's enthusiasm for themes of cultural revival and enlightenment. The play itself portrays Athena, the goddess of wisdom, returning to find her city in ruins, only to witness its eventual rebirth—a story that resonated with Beethoven's own ideals of progress and renewal.The music is both dramatic and celebratory, featuring memorable melodies and rhythms that evoke the grandeur of ancient Greece. One of its most famous sections, the Turkish March, showcases Beethoven's playful side, incorporating exotic, percussion-driven elements inspired by Ottoman military music. The Ruins of Athens is an example of Beethoven's ability to compose across genres, crafting music that serves a narrative while remaining compelling as a standalone work.As we reflect on the themes of destruction and rebuilding in The Ruins of Athens, Beethoven reminds us of the enduring power of art to inspire hope and renewal, even in the face of adversity.Without further ado, Ludwig van Beethoven's The Ruins of Athens — enjoy. This is a public episode. 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Maija Katak Lukin served as Mayor of Kotzebue in 2015 when President Barack Obama visited. She later became superintendent of the National Park Service's Western Arctic National Parklands. She is now the Native Relations Program Manager for the National Park's Service's Region 11 which encompasses Alaska.  We discuss her early life, her commitment to the Inupiaq language, climate change's tangible impacts on the Arctic and more.

Amazing that this worked out, but thanks to Pierre Lonewolf’s topic idea and Bill Murdoch’s eagerness to join us, we have a fun and informative TWiRT episode! Two chiefs who engineer at two different high-power AM radio stations - each broadcasting at 720 kHz on the AM dial. And we’re having this conversation on episode 720 of “This Week in Radio Tech!” It had to be fate! Between Pierre and Bill, we find plenty of similarities and some big differences in their transmitter operations. Pierre’s station is KOTZ in Kotzebue, Alaska. Bill’s station is WGN in Chicago, Illinois. The towers are about 3,200 miles apart from each other, so neither station gets interference from the other, but each station has interesting and individual challenges. You’ve got to check out Pierre’s and Bill’s Tips of the Week at the end of the show. Great wisdom there! Show Notes:A folder containing photos of WGN’s transmitter site from today’s show.Daytime coverage maps for KOTZ and for WGNAustin Ring Transformers - Wikipedia ArticleAustin Ring Transformers - Critical installation information from Hatfield & DawsonHistory of WGN RadioKOTZ’s website is packed with info and photos Guests:Pierre Lonewolf - Broadcast Engineer at Lonewolf CommunicationsBill Murdoch - Chief Engineer at WGN Radio Chicago Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, & South Seas BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on FacebookTWiRT is brought to you by:Nautel and the HD Digital Radio Test DriveBroadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Amazing that this worked out, but thanks to Pierre Lonewolf's topic idea and Bill Murdoch's eagerness to join us, we have a fun and informative TWiRT episode! Two chiefs who engineer at two different high-power AM radio stations - each broadcasting at 720 kHz on the AM dial. And we're having this conversation on episode 720 of “This Week in Radio Tech!” It had to be fate! Between Pierre and Bill, we find plenty of similarities and some big differences in their transmitter operations. Pierre's station is KOTZ in Kotzebue, Alaska. Bill's station is WGN in Chicago, Illinois. The towers are about 3,200 miles apart from each other, so neither station gets interference from the other, but each station has interesting and individual challenges. You've got to check out Pierre's and Bill's Tips of the Week at the end of the show. Great wisdom there!

The City of Kotzebue continues efforts to assess damage and repair homes following an early winter storm triggered flooding with cold weather settling in, but they did receive some help over the weekend. The latest on the storm aftermath and the rest of the state's top news on this Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden to apologize for Indian boarding schools at Gila River Friday Emergency disaster declared after storms in Alaskan city of Kotzebue

Recovery, cleanup and storm damage assessments are underway in Kotzebue, Alaska, after a storm devastated and flooded the community this week. The state has declared a disaster as emergency teams respond. Reporter Megan Onders spoke with community members and officials about the devastation, but also the strength being felt across the community.

In this newscast: The final cruise ship of the season, the Norwegian Jewel, leaves Juneau on Thursday evening. It concludes a nearly 200-day cruise ship season for the capital city; The City and Borough of Juneau formally apologized for the 1962 burning of the Douglas Indian Village at a Juneau Assembly meeting on Monday; This week, the Juneau Planning Commission approved a series of land rezones that span from North Douglas to Auke Bay. All of them would increase housing density in those areas, but not everybody is thrilled about it; The Northwest Arctic community of Kotzebue is starting recovery efforts after a coastal storm caused widespread flooding to the town of over 3000 people 

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly is considering an ordinance to buy additional land for the Chapman School in Anchor Point; the Kenai Performers will soon take flight in a wacky production of the French comedy classic “Boeing Boeing;” and recovery efforts continue today [10/24] in Kotzebue, after a storm and severe flooding Tuesday night destroyed buildings and forced 80 residents to evacuate their homes.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: After three months on the job, the Haines' borough clerk was let go at the Oct. 22 Haines Borough Assembly meeting. Ketchikan will remain federally designated as an urban community, at least for now. And recovery efforts continue in Kotzebue, after a storm and severe flooding Tuesday night. Photo: Flooding near Kotzebue's lagoon on Oct. 22, 2024. (Courtesy Micheal Andrew Gudmundson)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Northwest Arctic community of Kotzebue is starting recovery efforts after a coastal storm caused widespread flooding. Ketchikan has introduced a free program that emphasizes preventative care. And pumpkins and planes took to the skies last Saturday for an unusual fall-time celebration. Photo: A pumpkin falls from a plane in Kenai. (Hunter Morrison/KDLL)

The story of a Kotzebue family getting rescued off the the roof of their flooded home. Plus, one Anchorage church's solution to caring for their most vulnerable neighbors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  When the Kotzebue police entered a bedroom in a house on the mayor's property on May 23, 2018, they found the lifeless body of twenty-five-year-old Jennifer Kirk curled at the foot of the bed. A rifle lay across her feet. She had strangulation marks on her neck and a bullet wound under her chin. Even before receiving the autopsy report, the Kotzebue police quickly ruled Kirk's death a suicide. Two years later, the police were called to an adjacent house on the same property to examine the body of Susanna Norton. They could not so easily dismiss Susanna's death because the medical examiner ruled it a homicide. Someone had strangled Susanna to death. The deaths of Jennifer Kirk and Susanna Norton, both Inupiaq women, highlight the continuing issue of violence against Alaska Native women. Sources: Boots, Michelle Theriault. “'No more silence': her kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder stunned a town and started a movement. Anchorage Daily News. College of Health. “Alaska Victimization Survey.” University of Alaska Anchorage. Dobbyn, Paula. “Victimization of Alaska women staggeringly high and rising.” October 12, 2021. Victims for Justice. Hopkins, Kyle. “For families in Northwest Alaska, questions remain about unsolved deaths and ‘suicides.'” November 21, 2023. Anchorage Daily News. Hopkins, Kyle. “One woman died on an Alaska mayor's property. Then another. No one has ever been charged.” November 11, 2023. Anchorage Daily News. _______________________________________ Visit the Christmas Book Bazaar for Fun, Games, and Good Deals on Great Books! ________________________________________________ Now Available at 25% off the Cover Price in The Reader's and Writers Facebook Club Christmas Book Bazaar _________________________________________________________________________ IF YOU ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR NOVELS, CHECK OUT THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION OF MASSACRE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE ________________________________ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master's degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman's Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Robin invites you to join her at her website: https://robinbarefield.com, and while you are there, sign up for her free monthly newsletter about true crime in Alaska. Robin also narrates a podcast, Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. You can find it at: https://murder-in-the-last-frontier.blubrry.net Subscribe to Robin's free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Author Masterminds ___________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store          

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A coastal storm that first hit Northwest Alaska on Sunday is causing significant flooding and high winds around Kotzebue, and a slush-mageddon in Fairbanks. Plus Mary Peltola and Nick Begich held their final debate before election day. Photo: Kotzebue is experiencing coastal flooding today. Credit: NW Arctic Borough Emergency Manager Dickie Moto.

This is the final episode in our series on Leading by Faith. Lifelong Alaskan Jackie, born and raised in Kotzebue, shares her unique insights and experiences rooted in rural Alaskan culture. She emphasizes the importance of oral history, reflecting on how her family has inhabited the same land for thousands of years. Jackie explains that this deep connection fosters a mindset that values retention of knowledge over conventional learning methods.For Jackie, sacredness is intertwined with her ancestors, culture, and the disruptive changes her community faces. She discusses how this knowledge and her grounded sense of calm influence her leadership style, which is closely connected to nature, her heritage, and the sense of community. Listen up to discover how she builds teams, draws wisdom from her ancestors, and generates energy in her work.About the Guest:As the Director of Climate Initiatives, Jackie brings over 20 years of experience in communications and business management. She facilitates stakeholder engagement and supports various projects focused on environmental health, climate, and sanitation across Alaska. Jackie served as the Lead Facilitator for the Holistic Approach to Northern Sustainable Communities project and co-authored several regional energy plans in collaboration with the Alaska Energy Authority and local leaders. Her current work includes addressing water security and sanitation for unserved homes in rural Alaska, climate adaptation, community engagement, and integrating Indigenous perspectives to bridge service gaps.Jackie's commitment to serving Indigenous populations allows her to merge culture and Indigenous knowledge with her professional endeavours, creating a powerful blend of Western and Indigenous perspectives.

A state investigation into the deaths of Hooper Bay's Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson, a Kotzebue couple guilty of child abuse and another look at Juneau's controversial cruise ship ballot measure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Over $3 million dollars is headed to the Native Village of Kotzebue for a new solar farm. Landslide prone communities in Alaska are reassessing their level of risk. And the travel landscape changes once again for Aleutian communities. Photo: Travel options are more limited in the Aleutians now that regional airline Ravn Alaska has suspended service there. (Theo Greenly/KUCB)

Juneau voters discuss the ballot proposition to have “ship-free Saturdays”; the Alaska Democratic Party asks a judge to remove a convicted felon from the November ballot; Kotzebue's commercial salmon fishery faces a 30 year low; and a pair of furry companions are deployed to Ketchikan to comfort residents in the wake of a fatal landslide.

A DAYFIRE Podcast Mashup! (Day Fire is on a hiatus - but stay tuned to www.dayfirepodcast.com for updates about new seasons and episodes on the way. I will continue to share some past episodes here so you can get a taste of adventure.) The week Clint and Dawson sit down with Jason Finnell and Josh Braun and take about their recent Caribou hunt out of Kotzebue, AK. Kotzebue is a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the borough's seat, by far its largest community and the economic and transportation hub of the subregion of Alaska encompassing the borough. They were also joined by Christian Jones who was not on the show. We talk about their transportation, the hunt itself, wolves, grizzly bears and delays with the bush plane picking them back up. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Manganese continues to threaten Kotzebue's drinking water.

In this newscast: A group of paddlers from Kasaan prepare for a 10-day, over 250-mile journey to Juneau for Celebration in canoes they carved themselves, making stops in communities like Wrangell and Petersburg along the way; Alaskans looking to invest in solar panels or other renewable energy infrastructure for their homes will likely have some new options in the next few years. The state is setting up a new so-called “green bank” that aims to help Alaskans keep their power costs down and speed the transition to renewable energy; A Kotzebue police sergeant has resigned after making racist comments on social media.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A group of young Alaskans is suing the state of Alaska in an attempt to block construction of the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. A Kotzebue police sergeant has resigned after making racist comments on social media. And Alaskans investing in renewable energy for their homes could tap into a “green bank”, eventually. Photo: Mike Cox resigned from the Kotzebue police department after making racist comments.

Reggie Joule of Kotzebue is a former Alaska State House Representative and the former Northwest Arctic Borough Mayor. He is listed in the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame as: “the greatest practitioner of the blanket toss in the long history of the World Eskimo Indian Olympics.” His skill in that Alaska Native sport led to his appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson twice. He ran for the Alaska State House the first time in 1988, but it he lost. Eight years later he ran and won and represented the North Slope in the state house for 15 years before running for mayor. 

Als der Erfolgsautor August von Kotzebue am 23.3.1819 getötet wird, halten Teile der deutschen Öffentlichkeit das für eine gute Nachricht: Sie irrten sich. Von Jutta Duhm-Heitzmann.

We continue our conversation with Antonia Unaqsiq Commack a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples advocate in Alaska. Antonia is Inupiaq from the Native Village of Shungnak and is a survivor herself of domestic abuse. Antonia is challenging the open letter to the community that the Kotzebue Chief of Police wrote addressing the suspicious deaths of Jennifer Kirk and Sue Sue Norton in Kotzebue, Alaska. The Chief's letter tries to assure the public that the investigation into these cases has been thorough, but Antonia points out all the holes in that story. Laura fills us in on the background of the horrific domestic violence these women suffered at the hands of their intimate partners before their deaths. The Kotzebue police have closed Jennifer's case, refusing to investigate it as a homicide.The lead investigator for Sue Sue Norton's case is Alaska MMIP investigator Lonnie Pisciya at907-764-3864Chief Roger Rouse office number is 907-442-3351Please go to the Lawless website to find out more: https://www.propublica.org/series/lawlessYou can listen to Invisible: Life and Death on the Reservation https://amzn.to/3UZTKvhYou can read the letter that the Kotzebue Chief Of Police released to the community here, scroll to the end of the City page:https://www.cityofkotzebue.comThen please also go and watch Antonia's incredible videos on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@alaska.mmip You can also join: Missing and Murdered in Alaska Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1013590965769563/If you or someone you care about needs help please go over Laura's DASH checklist and take it to law enforcement.DASH www.dashriskchecklist.com You can get Laura's book here "Policing Domestic Violence" https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/resources/books#realcrimeprofile #TrueCrime #podcast #ExpertAnalysis #FBI #NewScotlandYard #CriminalBehavior #BehaviorAnalysis #rapist #coercivecontrol #stalker #survivor Follow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn Twitterhttps://twitter.com/realcrimeprofilOn Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/realcrimeprofile/>>>>>>>>> SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS

In this newscast: A blocked water line cut off running water to hundreds of Kotzebue residents earlier this month, and extra energy used to prevent water lines from freezing lead to the city running out of diesel fuel; Last week the Iditarod disqualified former champion Brent Sass from this year's race following accusations that he sexually assaulted multiple women

Who is killing the indigenous women of Alaska? Spoiler alert, it is not that hard to figure out if proper investigations had been done, yet time and time again, these victims' deaths are ignored, suspects are not questioned, evidence is not collected, autopsy reports are glossed over, known repeat offenders are not prosecuted, and on the rare occasions when they are prosecuted, judges are letting them go with less than a slap on the wrist. Joining us to discuss two such cases is victims' advocate Antonia Unaqsiq Commack of Missing and Murdered In Alaska, a group that often focuses on violence against Native Alaskans. Antonia is Inupiaq from the Native Village of Shungnak. Antonia herself has had two close friends murdered by their intimate partners and since 2017 has devoted herself to shouting loudly to make the public aware of the injustices going on in her community. Antonia takes us through the deaths of two women in Kotzebue, Alaska - Jennifer Kirk and Sue Sue Norton -- who died under extremely suspicious circumstances and who need to get much more attention from those in power to deliver justice. Their stories are just the tip of the iceberg. Please go to the Lawless website to find out more. https://www.propublica.org/series/lawless You can read the letter that the Kotzebue Chief Of Police released to the community here, scroll to the end of the City page:https://www.cityofkotzebue.comThen please also go and watch Antonia's incredible videos on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@alaska.mmip You can also join: Missing and Murdered in Alaska Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1013590965769563/If you or someone you care about needs help please go over Laura's DASH checklist and take it to law enforcement.DASH www.dashriskchecklist.com You can get Laura's book here "Policing Domestic Violence" https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/resources/books#realcrimeprofile #TrueCrime #podcast #ExpertAnalysis #FBI #NewScotlandYard #CriminalBehavior #BehaviorAnalysis #rapist #coercivecontrol #stalker #survivorFollow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn Twitterhttps://twitter.com/realcrimeprofilOn Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/realcrimeprofile/>>>>>>>>> SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS

In this newscast: Alaska lawmakers are searching for solutions to a looming shortage of natural gas that threatens power and heating for much of the state's population; A Kenai Peninsula man who was immunocompromised died late last month from the Alaskapox virus, Hundreds of Kotzebue residents have been without drinking water for a week

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Denali Highway is being regularly groomed for winter recreation. Research work on the Mt. Edgecumbe crater has shed some light on what may be happening below the mountain. And the homeless shelter in Kotzebue has closed as temperatures plunge.. Photo: Mt. Edgecumbe. Photo Alaska Volcano Observatory.

The Consecration of the House (German: Die Weihe des Hauses), Op. 124, is a work by Ludwig van Beethoven composed in September 1822. It was commissioned by Carl Friedrich Hensler, the Director of Vienna's new Theater in der Josefstadt, and was first performed at the theatre's opening on October 3, 1822. It was the first work Beethoven wrote after his revival of studying the works of J. S. Bach and Handel and bears their influence.The Consecration of the House overture was also the first item on the program at Beethoven's 7 May 1824 concert at Vienna's Theater am Kärntnertor, where the world premiere of his 9th Symphony took place.Previously, in 1811, Beethoven had written The Ruins of Athens (Die Ruinen von Athen), Op. 113, incidental music for August von Kotzebue's play of the same name, for the dedication of a new theatre in Pest. This same work was to be performed again in 1822 for the new theatre in Vienna. However, Carl Meisl, the commissioner of the Royal Imperial Navy, changed the texts of numbers 1, 6, 7, and 8 of Beethoven's work. Beethoven was not pleased with the revision, and felt that the new text did not fit the music. Meisl also introduced a section, Wo sich die Pulse, for which Beethoven wrote new music. Beethoven wrote a completely new overture for the work, altered some of the musical numbers, and added others, including a final chorus with a violin solo and ballet. This new overture is known as The Consecration of the House Overture. (The extra incidental pieces constitute the entire work.)Conducted by Gertrude HeinzPerformed by the CMD German Opera Company of BerlinPurchase this recording at:Beethoven: The Consecration of the House, Op. 124 - Ruins of Athens, Op. 113 (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store)

In 2018 and then in 2020, two women were found dead on the same property in the Northwest Alaska community of Kotzebue.The women were 25-year-old Jennifer Kirk and 30-year-old Susanna, or “Sue Sue,” Norton. They both had been in relationships with sons of Kotzebue's now-former mayor, who owns the property where they were found. Kirk's death was declared a suicide, and Norton's, a homicide. No charges have ever been filed in connection to the deaths.In this episode, host Elizabeth Harball speaks with Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica reporter Kyle Hopkins, who spent years looking into the details of the two cases for a recently published story. He explains how he found disturbing patterns leading up to the deaths, as well as unexplained holes in the investigations. For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.

In this newscast: A father and son are charged with more than 50 violations of state fishing laws; Coast Guard crew involved in a helicopter crash near Petersburg have been released from the hospital; Questions about how local police handled the deaths of two Kotzebue women

The week Clint and Dawson sit down with Jason Finnell and Josh Braun and take about their recent Caribou hunt out of Kotzebue, AK. Kotzebue is a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the borough's seat, by far its largest community and the economic and transportation hub of the subregion of Alaska encompassing the borough. They were also joined by Christian Jones who was not on the show. We talk about their transportation, the hunt itself, wolves, grizzly bears and delays with the bush plane picking them back up. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A group of sailors from Estonia anchored near Kotzebue last week, after traveling the Northwest Passage. Proxy hunting helps the elderly or disabled enjoy the moose harvest in Alaska. And the Kenai Watershed Forum is looking for unknown salmon streams.

HOUR 1Hunter Biden business partner blows the lid off of the Biden defense that Joe wasn't involved / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/money-guy-hunter-biden-business-partner-blow-lid-business-dealingsGov Christie slams Trump / (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chris-christie-says-it-was-a-mistake-to-support-trump-who-moved-further-and-further-into-crazy-land/Biden creates new Grand Canyon monument / (NPR)https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192622716/biden-national-monument-grand-canyon-arizonaWoodcarver Mike in Mat-Su on Gov Christie Private equity firm KKR has agreed to buy the publisher for $1.62 billion / (Hollywood Reporter) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/simon-schuster-sold-paramount-1235526542/Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on NBC speaking on African-American history standards curriculum / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ron-desantis-switches-campaign-manager-2024-reloadBiden creates new Grand Canyon monument / NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192622716/biden-national-monument-grand-canyon-arizonaHOUR 2Charles and Tom discuss age as a factor in competent public service ref Sen Feinstein / (CBS News) www.cbsnews.com/news/dianne-Feinstein-power-of-attorney-what-it-means/'Admiral Rachel Levine, the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is visiting Alaska this week. Levine is the first openly transgender four-star officer in U.S. history, and she's come to Alaska to address a variety of public health issues in the state" / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/08/08/first-openly-transgender-four-star-officer-us-history-addresses-pressing-public-health-issues-alaska/Dalton from Mat-Su on the perplexities in governance like age and LGBTQ issues U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will travel to Alaska next week, with stops in Kotzebue, Anchorage, and Southeast / Tom talks about the dynamic of candidates and who runs for office - and maybe who shouldn't - and why we have affinities. Is it because they're female, LGBTQ-affiliated, a member of a union, a veteran, Pro-Life...

Teens use a healthy kind of peer pressure to warn each other about the dangers of vaping. Plus, renewable energy projects are expanding, above the Arctic Circle, in Kotzebue.

by Saima Sidik • Researchers in Kotzebue, Alaska, are investigating why their town is increasingly playing host to harmful cyanobacteria. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

This edition features stories on the Air Force taking its unmanned aerial system [UAS] program to the next level with the help of NASA with the launching of the X-37B UAS on Earth Day 2010, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at Incirlik Air Base hosting a contingency readiness education event, Airmen from around the U.S. participating in this year's Arctic Care in Kotzebue, Alaska, Airmen stationed at Spangdahlem, Germany, receiving a visit from representatives from the U.S. Consulate, which helped them streamline processing their passports, and the Falconry program at the Air Force Academy. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on the HC-130J Super Hercules combat rescue tanker being formally presented to the Air Force, Survive Evade Resist and Escape [SERE] instructors teaching air crew members some basic survival skills, and Airmen from around the U.S. participating in Operation Arctic Care 2010. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

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Doctors are concerned that the removal of an abortion pill from Walgreens may impact rural Alaskans. In Nikolai, Iditarod rookie Gregg Vitello discusses his experience from the back of the pack. Plus, Kotzebue declares a disaster due to massive snow drifts.

Concerns about national security are heating up in the rapidly changing Arctic. In part three of her month-long Arctic Shipping series, Emily Schwing looks at how the U.S. Coast Guard's new seasonal airbase in Kotzebue, AK is affecting the community once home to a permanent Air Force station which closed in 1983.

David & Melissa Wagner join snowmobile sessions podcast to talk about Iron Dog Snowmobile Race Team 11 and what it takes to prepare and ride in the worlds toughest race.The Iron Dog is the World's Longest, Toughest Snowmobile Race, it covers more than 2,500 miles as it traverses the Alaskan backcountry.Starting on Big Lake, Pro Class racers travel over the Alaska Range to the Yukon River, then cut overland toward the Bering Sea coast. Once on the coast they travel to Koyuk then to Kotzebue via the “Red Dog Loop”. From Kotzebue racers head south reaching the halfway point in Nome. After leaving Nome, Pro Class Racers will reverse the course, minus the “Red Dog Loop” and finish back in Big Lake, Alaska.The Expedition Class, a non-competitive class, travels from Big Lake to Nome. Participants cover some of Alaska's most remote and rugged terrain while confronting harsh winter conditions.The race is scheduled to begin with the Expedition Class starting on February 15, 2023, followed by a Pro Class start on February 17, 2023 and finish on February 25, 2023 (in Big Lake, AK).#snowmobilepodcast #snowmobiling #snowmobilesessions #sledsessions #irondogSupport the show

Pierre Lonewolf’s career journey that led him to Kotzebue, Alaska in the early 1980s. You can’t get much farther away from major population bases than northern Alaska. Kotzebue, population 3,283, sits on a sand spit of Alaska’s Arctic west coast just across the Chukchi and Bering Seas and several hundred miles from the Russian eastern frontier. It’s a scenic but scarcely populated place that features abundant wildlife like caribou and moose and bear. Pierre Lonewolf, CSRE, CNT, manages engineering services at KOTZ(AM) and KINU(FM) plus a network of FM translators and low-power FMs serving tiny villages. [Excerpted from an article by Randy Stine.] Pierre joins Chris Tarr and Kirk Harnack for a lively discussion of radio engineering in this remote Alaskan village. Show Notes:Radio Heritage Foundation article about Pierre Lonewolf by Randy StinePierre and Chris mentioned the Inovonics IRM610, Internet Radio Monitor Guest:Pierre Lonewolf - Chief Engineer at KOTZ-AM and KINU-FMHosts:Chris Tarr - Group Director of Engineering at Magnum.MediaKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, & South Seas Broadcasting Follow TWiRT on Twitter and on FacebookTWiRT is brought to you by:Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Nautel and the regular Transmission Talk Tuesday series of online engineering roundtable events.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube