Podcasts about Southcentral Alaska

A heat advisory is in effect in Southcentral Alaska, with temperatures expected to reach up to 82 degrees. For people aiming to beat the heat this weekend, Alaska’s News Weather team is expecting temperatures to be cooler by bodies of water. A raven is allegedly the cause of a massive power outage in the town of Girdwood, according to Chugach Electric. Two people died Thursday after the 13-foot-deep trench they were digging collapsed on them, according to Alaska State Troopers.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A widespread weather reporting outage affected Alaska Monday causing dozens of stations that pilots and forecasters use to go offline. Southcentral Alaska residents will likely see costlier home heating bills for the next few winters. And various environmental groups are trying to stop construction on a controversial road that would pass through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge on the Alaska Peninsula.Photo: Joshua Green River Valley in Izembek Wilderness. By USFWS - US Fish & Wildlife Service

On this Wednesday morning, an Anchorage man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a case involving the shooting death of Diego Joe at a downtown Anchorage bar in 2024, entering a plea deal in Anchorage superior court. Family and friends are mourning the loss of Bryn Waite, 26, born and raised in Anchorage and former Service High School athlete whose body was found offshore near La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego last week. Residents of Southcentral Alaska are being told to brace for higher energy costs and the possibility of rolling blackouts this winter, especially if lower temperatures prevail.

Southcentral Alaska's largest natural gas utility is asking state regulators to consider allowing it to develop more natural gas storage; A Juneau mom's sourdough microbakery in Mendenhall Valley has quickly risen in popularity; Recently discovered fossils in northern Alaska show rodent-like mammals roamed the land 70 million years ago, and they've been given Inupiaq names

Southcentral Alaska's largest natural gas utility is asking state regulators to reconsider their decision on a project that would've expanded natural gas storage.

The Homer City council last night heard from nearly a dozen residents about the future of the Homer pool; Southcentral Alaska's largest natural gas utility is asking state regulators to reconsider their decision on a project that would've expanded natural gas storage; and Michael Hicks is resigning from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, effective Aug. 4.

Family and friends are mourning 26-year-old Bryn Waite, a former Service High School athlete from Anchorage whose body was found offshore near San Diego’s La Jolla Shores Beach last week. One woman was killed and two juveniles were hospitalized with serious injuries early Tuesday morning in a car crash, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Residents of Southcentral Alaska are being told to brace for higher energy costs and the possibility of rolling blackouts this winter, especially if lower temperatures prevail.

Photo: Salmon prepared for drying at fish camp on Kuskokwim River near Napaskiak on June 21, 2016. (Rhonda McBride / KNBA) The state of Alaska is not ready to give up its fight just yet in the Kuskokwim subsistence lawsuit. It has filed a motion to appeal a federal judge's decision to award $1.8 million in attorney fees to several Native organizations, which joined a federal lawsuit against the state over subsistence fishing rights. The case began four years ago when federal managers sued the state for failing to uphold a rural subsistence priority, required under federal law. The state ultimately lost a series of court battles, which culminated when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case. Tanner Amdur-Clark works for one of the groups which joined the lawsuit, the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. He says the state's appeal continues a long pattern of delay. “It's yet another blow to Alaska Native organizations that are essentially taking money that they really should be using to be providing services and helping out folks in rural Alaska — and instead they're having to do this, to essentially fight for their lives against the state of Alaska.” The other groups in the lawsuit are the Association of Village Council Presidents, the Alaska Federation of Natives, the Ahtna Native Corporation, and an Ahtna tribal advocacy group. Amdur-Clark says, combined, they spent more on legal costs than the court awarded them. “Eventually at the end of the day, it's the state of Alaska and the taxpayers of the state of Alaska that are going to pay for all of this, so the court got it right the first time. We'll continue the fight.” In a statement, acting Attorney General Cori Mills defended the state's spending. She said it was necessary to get clarity on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling’s impact on subsistence management. She also said the state should not be on the hook for attorney fees, because the Native groups voluntarily joined the federal lawsuit – and that the state is appealing the award, because it is “both legally impermissible and factually unreasonable.” Briana Murphy, the Chugach Regional Resources Commission mariculture liaison, harvests kelp in a bay near Port Graham, Alaska in 2026. (Courtesy Briana Murphy) A group of tribes in Southcentral Alaska partnered with a federal agency last month, as part of an effort to advance agriculture and mariculture projects. The Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA has more. The Chugach Regional Resources Commission is a nonprofit that represents seven tribes. Last month, the consortium signed an agreement to establish the Chugach Region Tribal Conservation District. It's a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Carolyn Spencer is the environmental director with the tribal consortium. “Partnering with NRCS in this way helps us access funding for mariculture development as well as some of the agricultural streams that we’re trying to work on.” Tribal Conservation Districts are entities across Alaska and the country created to manage natural resources on Native lands with technical or financial assistance from the federal government. Jackie Kragel is the acting state tribal liaison for the program. She says these partnerships foster communication between tribes and help with work on specific projects. “For example, there’s been a couple culvert replacements to support fish passage and salmon habitat. We have different infrastructure opportunities for community gardens for food sovereignty, such as seasonal high tunnels, low tunnels, and the different irrigation systems.” The seven tribes in the Chugach Regional Resources Commission already use innovative approaches when it comes to food sovereignty, for example, through a mariculture operation in Seward that cultivates shellfish and kelp. “They want ways to access healthy food in their backyard, without having to pay the shipping costs because they’re so remote.” One project Spencer says the partnership might make easier is high tunnel construction in Port Graham. That is a covered structure that traps solar heat for growing vegetables. She says that forming a conservation district will also help tribes collaborate with other communities that might be working on similar projects. 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 Friday, July 17, 2026 – A conversation about law, advocacy, and redemption with Cherokee attorney Courtney Jordan

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Rail megaprojects in Interior and Southcentral Alaska got a symbolic show of support on Wednesday from the Alaska Legislature. The U.S. Forest Service is rethinking how it defines areas of the Tongass National Forest and wants the public to weigh in. And national Democrats are investing in Alaska's U.S. House race, hoping to unseat Congressman Nick Begich.Photo: Alaskan Railroad train. (Wikipedia)

Rick Whitbeck guest-hosts an energizing conversation with two of the four candidates for the Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors: mechanical engineer and oil & gas veteran Todd Lindley and power-generation expert Michael McManamon. This episode cuts through the noise on the issues that hit every Southcentral Alaska ratepayer's wallet: protecting dispatchable Eklutna hydro while restoring salmon habitat, why the board's aggressive 2030/2040 carbon-intensity targets are unrealistic and expensive, Cook Inlet gas shortfalls and the coming LNG imports, the proposed HVDC submarine cable from Bradley Lake, data-center demand, and the real path to affordable, reliable power for the next decade. Both candidates deliver clear, engineer-driven answers: prioritize affordability and reliability, maximize local resources, reject one-size-fits-all green mandates, and keep the lights. Ballots drop in your mailbox or inbox April 29. Voting runs through the annual meeting on May 29 at Change Point Church in Anchorage. This episode is required listening before you vote. *Note: Chugach's Annual Meeting begins @4PM, not 5PM as stated during the show. All information related to the election and the annual meeting can be found at the following site:  https://www.chugachelectric.com/your-cooperative/news-community/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-election     Candidate Info:  All Candidates https://www.chugachelectric.com/your-cooperative/news-community/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-election   Todd M Lindley https://www.toddforchugach.com/ https://www.chugachelectric.com/system/files/annual_meeting/2026/2026%20Todd%20Lindley%20candidate%20bio.pdf https://gumlet.tv/watch/69d6dddd15722ddd13942bf8/   Michael McManamon  https://www.chugachelectric.com/system/files/annual_meeting/2026/2026%20Michael%20McManamon%20candidate%20bio.pdf https://gumlet.tv/watch/69d6de4779cd218090ed4af0/   Listen now on Must Read Alaska – because Alaska's energy future is on the ballot.     Sponsors: Sponsored by Seven Weeks Coffee – mold- and glyphosate-free, organic, regenerative, and 10% of every sale (over 50% of profits) goes to pro-life pregnancy centers nationwide. Grab the world's best coffee and support a great cause at the same time. Use promo code MRAK for 10% off your order at sevenweekscoffee.com (link in show notes).  

Get the latest scoop on Northern Pike in Southcentral Alaska with Alaska Department of Fish and Game guest Parker Bradley. While this fish is highly sought-after and valued for subsistence and sport in the regions of Alaska where it's native, it is causing problems for salmon in Southcentral Alaska where it's been introduced. We deep dive into a nuanced look at how species can cause harm when they're put into new places, and what's being done to detect and manage populations in a very large and logistically-challenging environment.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Gov. Mike Dunleavy is out with a new bill offering tax breaks for a planned natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska. Lawmakers in Juneau are working on the final draft of a budget bill that would fund hundreds of millions of dollars worth of construction projects across the state. And Pink Martini is playing Southeast.Photo: Pink Martini playing in Juneau in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Alaska's Supreme Court is again considering whether the proposed Alaska gasline project violates the Constitutional rights of a group of young Alaskans. Two of Southcentral Alaska's biggest natural gas companies want to dramatically expand their storage capacity, and they're eyeing city-owned land in Kenai as the place to do it. A high-profile budget bill that would unlock hundreds of millions in government construction projects across Alaska took a substantial step forward. Photo: The Alaska State Capitol is seen on Monday, March 9, 2026. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)

Relentless snowfall contributed to dangerous road conditions Tuesday in Anchorage and other areas of Southcentral Alaska, authorities say. All Anchorage School District after-school activities, sports and community rentals were canceled Tuesday due to poor weather conditions, according to district officials. University of Alaska Anchorage stayed open until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, leaving students to navigate challenging winter conditions to get to class.  

It’s a wintry mess Friday across Southcentral and areas of the Interior. A few avalanches occurred overnight across the state, with the avalanche danger remaining high in Southcentral. While rain, freezing rain and snow are still impacting Alaskans, the bigger impacts are shifting to the roads into Friday night. Numerous school districts across Southcentral Alaska, including in Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, and the Mat-Su, closed their doors on Friday due to ongoing weather conditions that have created hazardous and icy roads. After a weeks-long cold snap, warmer weather has reached Interior Alaska, with temperatures approaching freezing.  

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:President Trump has denounced U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and other Republicans who voted to check his use of military power in Venezuela. Avalanche risk rose over the weekend in Juneau as more snow and then rain pounded the capitol city. And natural gas use soared in Southcentral Alaska during the recent cold snap.Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan on Jan 13. (REUTERS)

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Winds ripped through Southcentral Alaska over the weekend into Monday as records were set for peak wind gusts. Plus, authorities say human remains found at the scene of a fire at a Wasilla home over the weekend were those of a Wasilla cardiologist who had been previously charged with possession of child sex abuse material, according to state troopers.

Strong winds are once again in Southcentral Alaska. We have details on that, as well as the snow in Southeast Alaska. Plus, Alaska State Troopers say human remains have been found at the scene of the Wasilla house fire where a cardiologist recently charged with possession of child sex abuse material lived.

On this Morning Edition, uncertainty for some this morning as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska ends its programs for good. For those who rely heavily on the Clubs' services, questions abound. We take a look at why and what paths lie ahead. Plus, the governor issues a disaster declaration for the Mat-Su Valley following the destructive windstorm that swept through over the entirety of the past weekend. If you were affected by the storm, we'll tell you how this can benefit you.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state both declared a disaster after a prolonged windstorm brought hurricane-force gusts that damaged homes, toppled power lines and shutdown businesses across the region from Dec. 5–9. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska and its licensed childcare operations are ending all programs and services, according to a memo sent to staff obtained by Alaska’s News Source. The son of a Tribal judge is still on the loose after Alaska State Troopers say he kidnapped a Tribal Police Officer in Toksook Bay on the night of Nov. 29.

Icy and wet weather wreaked havoc Monday in Southcentral Alaska, resulting in treacherous driving conditions. In one instance, video captured at 9:54 a.m. by Borealis Broadband shows a driver losing control in the northbound lanes of the Glenn Highway near the Eagle River weigh station and sliding backwards into a light pole, knocking it over onto the roadway. Deputy Fire Marshals and K9 units searched in and near the Caribou Hotel late last week for a missing Valdez woman, according to Austin McDaniel, the Communications Director for the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s claim he made to a Korean media outlet that a legally-binding deal with South Korea will come in December doesn’t match the expectations of the lead developer for an Alaska liquified natural gas pipeline project, Genfarne Group.  

The first major snowfall of the winter season made its appearance Thursday afternoon in Anchorage and other areas of Southcentral Alaska, testing drivers on roadways and pedestrians on walking paths. At least two crashes involving multiple vehicles on the Glenn Highway closed north and southbound lanes of the roadway Thursday afternoon for several hours. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is among the 40 airports facing flight cuts as a result of the government shutdown.

John Wolfe joins archivist Becky Butler Gallegos to discuss the papers of his mother, Helen D. Nienhueser. Nienhueser was a Department of Natural Resources land use planner, advocate for trails and political issues, and author of "55 Ways to the Wilderness of Southcentral Alaska." Nienhueser's papers are available to the public at the UAA/APU Consortium Library Archives and Special Collections. You can view her collection description and get the link to her digitized photographs here: https://archives.consortiumlibrary.org/collections/specialcollections/hmc-1476/

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High wind warnings are in effect in Southcentral Alaska as wind gusts have hit over 80 mph in some areas. Plus, the Anchorage School District is changing the protocol it uses to keep students safe in school.

In this newscast: Cruise ship passengers who arrive at Juneau's farthest dock may not have to trek as far to get to downtown in the coming years; The union representing most Juneau Police Department staff has declared an impasse in its negotiations for a new contract with the City and Borough of Juneau; After nearly a decade finessing her craft, artist Sydney Akagi is eager to introduce Sitkans to Ravenstail and Chilkat weaving as the most recent Native Arts Resident at the Sheldon Jackson Museum; Southcentral Alaska residents who bought air filters, face masks and dog goggles in preparation for the potential eruption of Mount Spurr can breathe a sigh of relief. Alaska volcano observers Wednesday moved the alert level on Spurr from the yellow “advisory” status to a green “normal” status, indicating an extremely low chance of an eruption.

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On this today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Employees fired last month from the agency that oversees federalfisheries in Alaska were reinstated Monday morning, but will not necesarily go back to work. Officials say residents across Southcentral Alaska should prepare for potential ashfall from Mt Spurr. And Sen. Murkowski continues to be one of the only Republicans in Congress willing to break with President Trump.

As the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr increases, officials say residents across Southcentral Alaska—including the Kenai Peninsula—should prepare for potential ashfall; and Cohoe Loop Road east of Kasilof is closed in both directions until further notice.

Alaska State Troopers last week arrested a Homer man who is accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman multiple times, and as the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr increases, officials say residents across Southcentral Alaska—including the Kenai Peninsula—should prepare for potential ashfall.

Today we talk with Brad, who grew up in Ketchikan, Alaska, served in the military, and now lives in the Wasilla area. Our conversation covers life in Ketchikan, including its unique challenges and community aspects, the transition to life in Southcentral Alaska, and Brad's experiences navigating the differences between these two vastly different Alaskan regions. Brad discusses the pros and cons of living in Southcentral Alaska, highlighting the trade-offs between cost of living, access to amenities, and the natural beauty of the area. Highlights

This Alaskan Journey podcast episode I talk with Kaden, who moved to Eagle River, Alaska with his family nearly two years ago. Kaden discusses the pros and cons of living in Southcentral Alaska after nearly two years, focusing on community life, outdoor activities, schools, and the challenges of Alaskan winters and summers. He ultimately gives a positive review of his Alaskan experience. Highlights

On today's Midday Report with Host Terry Haines: High winds and warmer temperatures led to large power outages across Southcentral Alaska yesterday. The mayor of Anchorage has thrown her support behind the Eklutna Tribe's efforts to build a small casino on the outskirts of the city. Photo: Debris from the damaged Rabbit Creek pedestrian bridge lies on the Seward Highway early on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 after high winds swept through the region. (AK DOT)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Tribal members from Wrangell were introduced on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, where they blessed the Capitol Christmas tree. According to a study, building a pipeline between the North Slope and Southcentral Alaska would be cheaper than importing gas from other countries. And a new art installation opening in Homer is a wild ride through space, time – and textiles. Photo: The 2024 Capitol Christmas tree, from Wrangell, Alaska. (US Forest Service)

The holiday season in New York City truly begins when the iconic helium balloons take to the skies. People wait all year for this event, and it's finally here—a behind-the-scenes look and what to expect at New York City's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Thanksgiving came a day early for the homeless in Downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Mission dished out turkey and all the trimmings with the help of a few well-known faces. The Los Angeles Mission is at the heart of Skid Row and provides residents there with food, clothing and care to those in need. In remote Alaska, where delivery apps are no option, some Thanksgiving turkeys take to the skies—dropped by plane to those off the grid. Esther Keim flies her small airplane over rural parts of Southcentral Alaska to ensure everyone has a holiday meal, no matter how isolated. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

A new public shuttle service is available for residents of Homer – just in time for winter. About a foot of snow fell in Southcentral Alaska's first major snowstorm this winter, closing schools and snarling Anchorage traffic before tapering off yesterday afternoon. A Soldotna High School administrator was recently recognized with the Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year Award. The City of Homer unveiled a newly remodeled park earlier today.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:About a foot of snow fell in Southcentral Alaska's first major snowstorm. The Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska has received 22 boxesfilled with archaeological artifacts from the Islands of Four Mountains. And an all-female crew drove a train full of tourists to the Yukon recently.

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau will offer sandbags this weekend for residents affected by August's record-breaking glacial outburst flood. Every household that flooded is eligible for up to 200 free sandbags provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Juneau-based writer Vera Starbard will be Alaska's next state writer laureate; Subsistence has always been part of the conversation during the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention, but in recent years, it's a topic that's taken center stage as both a unifying and divisive topic. And, it is again the focal point, filling nearly half the agenda on the first day of this year's gathering; Southcentral Alaska's mariculture industry is optimistic about a bill passed this summer that streamlines the leasing process for kelp and shellfish farmers. The legislation could affect growers on the Kenai Peninsula - and around the state. 

Southcentral Alaska's mariculture industry is optimistic about a bill passed this summer that streamlines the leasing process for kelp and shellfish farmers.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised its volcano alert level for Mt. Spurr yesterday, and Southcentral Alaska's mariculture industry is optimistic about a bill passed this summer that streamlines the leasing process for kelp and shellfish farmers.

As rain pelts Southcentral Alaska, mushrooms (and wood frogs) are popping up everywhere. Jeff and Jonathan point out that mushrooms in lawns or meadows are usually a positive sign, indicating thriving soil microbiology. In fact, fungal activity in your lawn is beneficial, as mushrooms are great decomposers in the food chain.After the break, the guys discuss growing potatoes and ways to ensure you get the most out of your spuds. For example, if your potatoes are flowering, don't panic! Let them hang out for a few weeks (or a month) so the starches can filter down into the spud. This ensures a great-tasting potato!Finally, the team tackles a listener's question about cauliflower.All that and more on this episode of Teaming with Microbes!**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

Record rainfall has hit Southcentral Alaska. However, as the guys discuss this week, gardens can still thrive despite the wet conditions.The team acknowledges that Alaskans are experts at gardening in wet soil. Jonathan points out that raised beds are excellent for rainy gardening, while Jeff mentions that containers are also effective. However, the best way to ensure your garden thrives in wet soil is to utilize the soil food web with ample amounts of compost. This approach creates healthy soil structure and drainage, also ensuring plants will fare well during dry spells.After the break, the guys list various vegetables and plants that grow well in wet conditions, including:CeleryCranberriesRhubarbForget-me-notsIrisMilkweedFinally, they answer a listener's question about managing leaf-rollers.All this and more in this episode of Teaming with Microbes!*********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

The guys are talking about all the rain happening in Southcentral Alaska recently, and Jonathan asks: Is too much rain bad for your garden? It turns out this is a nuanced question. For example, if your outdoor soil food web garden is healthy, rain shouldn't be too big of a deal. Just remember that too much water for indoor plants can be a bad thing.After the break, the team discusses some abundant Alaskan wildflowers that are edible, including fireweed, dandelions, and watermelon berries, to name a few.Finally, they answer some listener questions, one of which involves radishes—Jeff's favorite food!All that and more on this week's episode of Teaming with Microbes.**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

This week, Jeff and Jonathan are dealing with the vast amounts of cottonwood seeds flying around Southcentral Alaska. Jonathan highlights how the seeds trigger allergies, while Jeff shares some science facts. For example, did you know a cottonwood tree can produce 1 to 2 million seeds per year? Additionally, parts of the cottonwood are edible, and it can even be harvested for syrup.After the break, they discuss an invasive plant infesting parts of Alaska: Japanese Knotweed. Although it can be a beautiful plant, its roots spread incredibly fast and deep underground, which could cause huge problems if it makes its way into Southcentral Alaska.Finally, they address a few listener questions, circling back to last week's thoughts on electric composters and garden tools.All that and more on this week's episode of Teaming with Microbes.**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily Newsfor hosting the show!

This week, Jeff and Jonathan celebrate the bountiful dandelions flourishing in Southcentral Alaska, prompting an important question: where do they originate?They discuss how attitudes towards dandelions have evolved over the years and explore strategies to prevent their overgrowth.Next, they share tips on introducing native plants to your yard, garden, or meadow, including optimal planting locations and conditions for their growth. For those in northern climates, Jeff recommends the book, 'Wildflowers for Northern Gardens.'Post-break, they discuss methods to identify plants, emphasizing that most mobile phones feature built-in AI plant identifiers.Finally, they address a few listener questions.Tune in to this week's episode of Teaming With Microbes for more.**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

The colossal earthquake, registering a magnitude of 9.2, struck Southcentral Alaska and is the most powerful on record in North America and the second-largest ...

On July 17, 1980, electrical workers outside of Anchorage uncovered the badly decomposed body of a woman buried in a shallow grave. She became known as Eklutna Annie and was the first in a series of murders to sweep across Southcentral Alaska. Sex workers started disappearing at an alarming rate. Was there a serial killer on the loose or were these vulnerable young women simply choosing to move on? As the bodies started to pile up and shell casings from a .223 rifle appeared at every crime scene, it was clear a deranged man with a lust for blood was on the loose. That man was Robert Hansen, the town baker. With a long history of arson, theft and abduction under his belt, Hansen was no stranger to darkness. His deep-seated resentment toward women resulted in a slew of gruesome murders that continue to haunt the Matanuska Valley to this day. We'll discuss Hansen's past, uncover how he was so easily able to murder so many women and memorialize the victims who tragically lost their lives to a monster. This one hits a little too close to home for Elise. It's a long walk home through the dark Alaskan night. Happy haunting! 

A recent cold snap in Southcentral Alaska raised the profile of a looming problem for the region: Natural gas from Cook Inlet powers a big chunk of Alaska, including Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula and the Mat-Su – but energy companies say that gas won't be available for much longer. How is that possible, in a state that has enormous gas reserves? And what does that mean for future energy bills?Anchorage Daily News reporter Alex DeMarban has been covering this issue, and speaks with host Elizabeth Harball to answer these and other burning questions. For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.