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Would you move to Alaska to own a snow removal business making $700K a year?Business Listing – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/landscaping-and-snow-removal-company-for-sale-in-south-central-alaska/BW2313996/
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Mount Spurr's recent elevation to advisory status has Southcentral Alaska businesses shifting into preparation mode.
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
Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey sits down with Tracy Sinclare to talk about how she forecasted the wind storm that hit Southcentral Alaska on Sunday as well as the challenges of forecasting that type of storm and what a strange winter we've had so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey sits down with Tracy Sinclare to talk about how she forecasted the wind storm that hit Southcentral Alaska on Sunday as well as the challenges of forecasting that type of storm and what a strange winter we've had so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
As speculation continues if there is still an energy role for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to serve in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, the governor and Alaska's congressional delegation are reacting to Trump's recent leadership picks. The details on that, plus a sizeable winter snowfall is hitting Southcentral Alaska as the weekend begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
The first significant snowfall of the winter season hits Southcentral Alaska communities as residents try to make it work and plow drivers scramble to clear the roads. The latest on the snowfall and what to expect throughout the night on this Monday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
The National Weather Service is splitting up forecast areas in the state to provide more detailed information about the weather in Southcentral Alaska. Alaska State Troopers arrested two Seward residents on charges related to selling illegal drugs last week. A traveling exhibit about Americans during the Holocaust and World War II made its way to Seward. Tuesday is municipal election day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Three people are dead after two separate plane crashes in two days in Southcentral Alaska, and for its first production of the season, the Kenai Performers will stage a collection of short plays on the topics of bullying and suicide.
Three people are dead after two separate plane crashes in two days in Southcentral Alaska; and a Homer-based nonprofit is holding a fundraiser featuring music and storytelling duo Acoustic Eidolon on Thursday.
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 Tustumena celebrated its 60th birthday last week; and a Texas company said Thursday it's in QUOTE “advanced discussions” with local utilities in Southcentral Alaska to develop a floating liquefied natural gas import terminal in Cook Inlet.
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!
Pantheon Resources Executive Chairman David Hobbs joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that Pantheon's wholly owned subsidiary, Great Bear Pantheon, has entered into a Gas Sales Precedent Agreement with AGDC subsidiary 8 Star Alaska LLC. Alaska LNG, a federally authorized integrated natural gas and LNG export project, is under development to deliver natural gas within Alaska and export up to 20 million tonnes per annum of Liquefied Natural Gas. Pantheon agrees to supply up to 500 million cubic feet per day of natural gas at a maximum base price of $1 per million BTU in 2024 dollars. The agreement includes minimum daily contract volumes that determine the level of the take-or-pay obligation and plateau natural gas deliveries for 20 years, with the potential for extension beyond the initial term. Hobbs told Proactive that AGDC is pursuing an option to phase Alaska LNG by prioritizing the in-state pipeline portion of the project, which consists of the 42-inch pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska. This strategy aims to provide natural gas to avert the looming energy crisis facing the region. Phase 1 of Alaska LNG does not involve the construction of an LNG plant, resulting in a materially lower capex requirement and construction timeframe, allowing gas transportation as early as 2029. AGDC is planning to undertake Front End Engineering and Design ahead of a Final Investment Decision planned for the middle of 2025. Hobbs highlighted the hard work of Pantheon's team and assured shareholders that the company is following through on its plans for financial self-sufficiency and long-term value creation. #proactiveinvestors #pantheonresourcesplc #mining #lse #panr #pthrf#AlaskaLNG #GasSalesAgreement #EnergyDevelopment #DavidHobbs #AGDC #PipelineProject #NaturalGas #HeliumProduction #LNGExports #FinancialSufficiency #EnergySector #ShareholderValue #NorthSlopeGas #KodiakField #EnergyFunding #AlaskaPipeline #GasShortageSolution #CarbonDioxideReduction #EnergyNews#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
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.
On Nov. 30, 2018, a 7.1 earthquake shook Southcentral Alaska. As we look back at that event, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey talks with Dave Snider from the National Tsunami Warning Center about why a tsunami warning was sent that morning and what to do when the next earthquake occurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Nov. 30, 2018, a 7.1 earthquake shook Southcentral Alaska. As we look back at that event, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey talks with Dave Snider from the National Tsunami Warning Center about why a tsunami warning was sent that morning and what to do when the next earthquake occurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An early winter snow storm wallops Southcentral Alaska, forcing school closures and creating power outages. The Morning Edition team brings you the latest on the storm, plus the latest news from around the state on this Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The snowstorm over the weekend and the next storm heading towards Southcentral Alaska is not making living outside easy for those staying in tents, vehicles, and campers around the city. That story and all the latest news and weather for this Wednesday on the Morning Edition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a record-breaking six inches of snow fell on Sunday, the work week started much quieter in both the weather and crash categories. We take a look at the first significant snowfall that hit Southcentral Alaska, plus the latest news and weather across Alaska on this Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thousands of Alaskans could lose their Medicaid benefits. Plus, Southcentral Alaska is under a flood watch this weekend.
Biking single track trail on mountain bikes has become very popular in Southcentral Alaska. Trails have proliferated and more are planned. Long trails like the Alaska Traverse will help connect communities and increase non-motorized recreational opportunities. In the Matanuska Susitna Valley and Chugiak/Eagle River individuals and groups are busy building and maintaining trails. On this Outdoor Explorer host PaulTwardock welcomes Will Taygan with the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders and Rene Dervaes with the Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers to discuss what is happening in Mat-Su Valley and Chugiak/Eagle River and the upcoming Alaska Mountain BikeSummit.HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS:Will Taygan, Chugach Mountain Bike RidersRene Dervaes, Valley Mountain Bikers and HikersLINKS:Chugach Mountain Bike RidersValley Mountain Bikers and HikersAlaska TrailsSingle Track Advocates]]>
45 years ago KSKA flipped a switch and became the very first public radio station in Southcentral Alaska. On the next Hometown, Alaska we revisit some of the station's best memories with KSKA's original general manager and the station's longtime program director of nearly 40 years.HOST: Dave WaldronGUESTS:Alex Hills, KSKA's original general managerBede Trantina, KSKA's program director for 39 years]]>
A court ruling in Oregon affects when Anchorage officials can clear homeless camps from public spaces; Also, homeless camp fires are becoming more of an issue in the municipality as officials work to come up with a solution; Covenent House Alaska unveils the latest numbers of suicide attempts in Southcentral Alaska; State troopers are searching for a man who went missing following a raft overturning in the Chulitna River this week; And the owner of a prominent restaurant in Anchorage is speaking out after DoorDash began sending pickup orders to his establishment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer in Alaska brings a plethora of outdoor adventure opportunities. Boating, hiking, climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting ramp up and so do the calls for help. Southcentral Alaska is fortunate to have good search and rescue capabilities compared to most of the country. However much of it is provided by volunteer organizations. This Outdoor Explorer has representatives from the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group, the Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs, the Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol, and the Alaska Incident Management Team. With host Paul Twardock they will discuss their roles, how search and rescue works in Alaska, how to volunteer, and most importantly how avoid needing a rescue.HOST: Paul TwardockGUESTS: Erin Boklage, Alaska Search and Rescue DogsMark Miraglia, Alaska Mountain Rescue GroupAmy Holman, Alaska Incident Management TeamZach Liller, Anchorage Nordic Ski PatrolLINKS:Alaska Incident Management TeamAnchorage Nordic Ski PatrolAlaska Mountain Rescue GroupAlaska Search and Rescue DogsAlaska Search and Rescue AssociationBROADCAST: Thursday, May 11th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKTREPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, May 11th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT]]>
Torex Gold Resources reported results from the 2022 drilling program at EPO, a deposit to the north of the Media Luna deposit in close proximity to the Guajes Tunnel, in Guerrero, Mexico, with a highlight of 32.9m grading 18.9g/t AuEq. Thesis Gold announced further assays from drilling at its Ranch Gold Project in British Columbia. The results push the boundaries of the Bingo, Thesis III, and Thesis II zones, demonstrating gold mineralization along the >1.5 km Structural Corridor. MineHub Technologies was selected by Chile's state copper company Codelco to use its Waybridge Platform as Codelco's Global Commercial Platform. Codelco will use Waybridge to digitize its global refined copper business and lead the industry towards more efficient, reliable, and sustainable trading. NextSource Materials began commissioning of its MologGraphitemMine in Madagascar. Phase 1 will produce producing 17,000tpy over the first two years of production with phase 2incresaing this to 45,000tpy by year 3. HighGold Mining intends to raise up to C$7 million in a non-brokered private placement at 66c for exploration and development of the Johnson Tract gold-zinc-copper project in Southcentral Alaska.
On this episode of The Young Guides Podcast, Keaton and Kyle chat with Nina Herrera. Nina is a passionate angler in Southcentral Alaska. A fairly new fly angler, Nina talks about what it was like to start fly fishing in Alaska. She talks about the challenges to find women-specific gear and having the tenacity to keep after it to set goals and keep getting better. Nina is working on building an active community of women anglers in Alaska to build relationships, share information and share memories on the water. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Our Website: https://theyoungguidespodcast.com Alaska Rod Co.: https://www.alaskarodco.com Heather's Choice: Use our code "THEYOUNGGUIDES15" at checkout to save some dough (ha, punny) or follow our link at: lddy.no/12lzd ShellART Studio: https://www.shellartstudio.com Slay J's: https://www.facebook.com/ajsflies/ NWTF South Sound Strutters: https://www.nwtf.org/chapters/south-sound-stutters-wa
Southcentral Alaska has seen an extreme mix of winter weather so far this snow season and in some of the most popular mountain areas for Alaskans to get out and enjoy fresh snow, avalanche danger is High in the Alaskan backcountry. Before you grab your skis, splitboard or load up the snowmachine, stay with us for Talk of Alaska to hear from avalanche experts and guides about how best to prepare and what to watch for, when venturing out into the mountains.
Anchorage teachers worry about budget cuts that could mean larger class sizes. Plus, we dig deep into your questions about the Winter storms in Southcentral Alaska. And, a logging operation in Yakutat faces pushback over concerns about the historical importance of the site.
Southcentral Alaska residents start the week digging out of another massive snow dump, with some areas measuring over a foot and a half of snow. Alaska's News Source brings you live coverage of the snow storm, plus updates on an explosion that rocked a Wasilla neighborhood Sunday afternoon, and a flu update for Alaskans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anchorage and the Mat-Su digs out of a record snowfall that blanketed Southcentral Alaska with upwards of two feet of snow in spots. A look at how plowing crews are dealing with the dump, plus why Anchorage and Mat-Su school districts had varying responses to the snow day, and a legal loophole in Alaska that has allowed some hemp THC edibles to be sold in stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan hosts John and Becca Wolfe, co-authors of Alaska Adventure, 55 Ways, Southcentral Wilderness Explorations, published this summer by Mountaineers Books, Seattle, Washington.This 50th anniversary edition of 55 Ways, first written by Helen Nienhueser, represents three generations of wilderness exploring and collaborative writing. Helen writes in the Forward: “It gives me great pleasure that my son and granddaughter are the coauthors of this new incarnation of 55 Ways, thus continuing what has become a family project for more than fifty years. We share the pleasure of guiding you into the places we love and ask that you join us in becoming stewards of these lands, taking care of them as you use them, and leaving no trace.”The podcast conversation includes:Reflections on three generations of exploring and collaborative guidebook writingThe unique characteristics of Southcentral Alaska, a 300 mile radius of mountains, watersheds, and coastal inletsJohn and Becca relate what's new and exciting about this incarnation of 55 Ways“At the beginning of each trip entry, we provide an indication of Indigenous land: a brief acknowledgment of the people whose lands that specific trip traverses.”New modes of wilderness exploration and travel, appropriate for all four seasonsCautions and comments about Bears and MooseJohn tells of his vision and involvement for the Alaska Huts AssociationA personal tale of wilderness adventure with both Becca and JohnReflections on wilderness travel and exploringDan reads a summation paragraph from the Preface of Alaska Adventure, 55 WaysOriginal Music by Christian Arthur: https://christianarthur.com/Show notes: www. alaskastoryproject.comAlaska Adventure, 55 Ways: www.55waysalaska.com
Anchorage man charged with arson in apartment complex fire; Snow expected for Southcentral Alaska through Wednesday; Hatchery operator to pay $1M for illegally burning waste oil
Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? This episode is the second part of the latest Fault in the Facts segment. It continues talking about Alaska's landslide hazards and focuses on the Barry Arm landslide, which is looming over the deep waters of Prince William Sound. Scientists say the tsunami the landslide could trigger has the potential to rival the run-up height of the world's tallest tsunami, which was in Lituya Bay, Alaska. In this episode, hear from the people of Whittier, a coastal town that could see impacts from the tsunami, plus we explain the peculiar way the landslide was found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? This episode is the second part of the latest Fault in the Facts segment. It continues talking about Alaska's landslide hazards and focuses on the Barry Arm landslide, which is looming over the deep waters of Prince William Sound. Scientists say the tsunami the landslide could trigger has the potential to rival the run-up height of the world's tallest tsunami, which was in Lituya Bay, Alaska. In this episode, hear from the people of Whittier, a coastal town that could see impacts from the tsunami, plus we explain the peculiar way the landslide was found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? The last Fault in the Facts episode focused on the world's tallest tsunami, which was caused by a landslide in Lituya Bay, Alaska in 1958. In this episode, we look at the research behind the Lituya Bay event and expand on it. Hear about a different landslide that created a big tsunami in the last decade – and a surprising fact about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? The last Fault in the Facts episode focused on the world's tallest tsunami, which was caused by a landslide in Lituya Bay, Alaska in 1958. In this episode, we look at the research behind the Lituya Bay event and expand on it. Hear about a different landslide that created a big tsunami in the last decade – and a surprising fact about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Snow plowing crews across Southcentral Alaska are ready for the winter's first big expected snowfall, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce is hit with a lawsuit detailing sexual harassment allegations, and the Iditarod is pulling the plug on its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jaime lives in Southcentral Alaska with her husband, three children, one black lab and two lizards.She is an award-winning Christian author as well as the content producer and co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast. You'll often find her camping with family and friends during the fleeting Alaskan summer, while winters are spent as a full-time hockey mom of three.Jaime enjoys roasting and drinking coffee, and is attempting to become an expert at latte art (it's not as easy as it looks!). She enjoys listening to audio books or podcasts while doing housework, but otherwise cannot multi-task to save her life.Highlights from today's episode:2:30 Jaime's current prayer routine5:15 How Jaime prays8:30 What is health anxiety?16:15 How prayer impacted her health anxiety23:20 Where Jaime is at now with her journey29:00 A starting place when anxious about health38:00 The biggest obstacles in Jaime's prayer life44:00 How Jaime longs to grow in her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:Jaime's article on health anxietyPraying Christian Women podcastWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!
August saw record rainfall in Southcentral Alaska and on the Kenai Peninsula. Before that, the area experienced an abnormally dry summer.
Last month saw record rain levels in Southcentral Alaska and on the Kenai Peninsula. Before that, the area experienced an abnormally dry summer; and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe is working with construction crews in Cooper Landing to excavate and curate artifacts there — which they hope will safeguard objects that have been buried for thousands of years.
A minke whale goes airborne; Sen. Lisa Murkowski test positive for COVID-19; Spruce beetles are destroying Southcentral Alaska trees; Alaska's wildfire season this year has seen fire not yet experienced before
Tuesday's top headlines across the state, including how close Southcentral Alaska is to breaking out of its drought, the latest tensions involving the West Susitna Access Road project, and new guidance the state attorney general is providing on whether publicly funded schools can pay for services from private schools... plus, a peek at a jazz workshop geared towards students who want to make a career in music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Alaska teen featured on ESPN; Another black bear was killed by wildlife officials; The Alaskan Gubernatorial candidate's campaign cash; Heavy rain throughout Southcentral Alaska expected to continue
Wednesday's top stories across the state, including a new organization that is stepping up to handle clients at a homelessness camp in Northeast Anchorage, flooding concerns from heavy rainfall in Southcentral Alaska, and a scary story of a young Alaskan who was nearly abducted at a conference in the Lower 48... plus, a new database in Alaska that is helping pet owners keep track of their furry friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HighGold Mining CEO Darwin Green joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has updated their mineral resource on the Johnson Tract Gold Project in Southcentral Alaska. Green telling Proactive the updated Indicated Resource 3.49 million tonnes grading 9.39 g/t gold equivalent. The Inferred Resource grading 4.76 g/t AuEq for 108,000 oz AuEq. This accounts for a 40% increase in indicated ounces and 54% increase in total tonnes.
Alaska workers are facing a crisis in housing; Southcentral Alaska expected to see warmer weather; A Whittier Slug-Out update; Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ending monthly public meetings
the construction projects happening in Southcentral Alaska that could change your summer driving plans; The board tasked with redrawing the state's legislative districts “again engaged in unconstitutional political gerrymandering”; Governor Dunleavy on Tuesday signed legislation that could help bring nuclear microreactors to Alaska in the coming years
Young farmer Zoe Fuller talks about the growing agriculture scene in Alaska, where US farming statistics are being turned on their heads. You'll hear about small-scale farmers coming together in the Matanuska Valley and creating a community-based economy in Alaska. Hear also about indigenous foodways and salmon-safe farming practices to protect salmon sources and waterways. Learn about what it's like to farm at Singing Nettle Farm in Southcentral Alaska's short but productive growing season. And learn about root cellaring as Zoe shares her root cellar experience and recent experimentation for keeping farm-grown food through the winter. Listen to the end to hear Zoe's favorite all-local Alaskan food meal. It's so simple and perfect for the busy farming season. Singing Nettle Farm Singing Nettle Farm on Instagram Singing Nettle Farm on Facebook
Why doesn't Alaska salt the roads?; Strong winds hammered Southcentral Alaska on Sunday; COVID-19 cases in Alaska have again begun to rise; A newborn baby in a cardboard box was found alive after being abandoned in Fairbanks
What we know about the earthquake that shook Southcentral Alaska this afternoon. And how COVID relief funds could help address housing shortages in Western Alaska.
A new company is handling Anchorage's privatized COVID-19 testing; Anchorage Assembly leaders considering ending the city's mask requirement; Multiple winter storm fronts are moving through Southcentral Alaska; Alaska legislators' daily expense payments could be limited
Senator Lisa Murkowski's thoughts on the infrastructure bill; Dave Bronson's alcohol tax plan; A record-breaking amount of snow fell in Southcentral Alaska;
Martin Truffer is a glaciologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. He reports that the Malaspina Glacier is more than three thousand feet deep in some places, describes how his research group is monitoring its progress and speculates about future changes to this massive glacier in Southcentral Alaska. (29 minutes)
HighGold Mining CEO Darwin Green joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has released results from the first hole of the 2021 drill program at the Johnson Tract Gold Project in Southcentral Alaska. Green telling Proactive this hole was a 100-meter step-out from last years expansion drilling on the northeast side of the deposit. The hole assaying at 3.1 g/t Au, 200 g/t Ag, 4.92% Zn, 2.04% Pb, and 0.35% Cu (20 g/t AuEq) over 4.3m including 19.0 g/t Au, 242 g/t Ag, 7.10% Zn, 2.91% Pb, and 0.50% Cu (28 g/t AuEq) over 2.8m. The company continues the drill program with 3 drills turning.
In this newscast: Kensington Mine, about 45 miles northwest of Juneau, is running out of room to store its tailings; For the first time ever, the largest cruise ship to visit Alaska has made its way to Ketchikan; Parts of Interior and Southcentral Alaska will see poor air quality as a result of wildfires in Canada this week; A divided federal appeals court panel has struck down several campaign contribution caps in Alaska.
HighGold Mining (CVE: HIGH – OTCQX: HGGOF) CEO Darwin Green joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has increased their drill program at the Johnson Gold Project in Southcentral Alaska. Green telling Proactive the Program will be the largest in the Project's history with a 25% increase to 20,000 meters. That is up from the 16,000 that was planned. The main goal of this year's program is to expand the JT Main Deposit and to try and make some new discoveries within the Johnson District.
Anchorage is again considering changing where homeless shelters are allowed in the city — and adding a license requirement; Alaska Senate approves funding for 500-mile hiking trail from Seward to Fairbanks; Alaska is experiencing a shortage of foster families
Growing optimism about independent tourism in Southcentral Alaska; Trouble in the Legislature for Gov. Dunleavy's PFD plan; Full Memorial Day event listings
Hour 1Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, reports on John Kerry allegedly giving substantive Iran sensitive information on Israel and now a call is being made for Kerry to resign / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLrVT2rGqH0Woodcarver Mike calls in from Mat-Su regarding his suspicion a concerted effort is in the works to undermine Israel Speaker Newt Gingrich overviews liberal states losing seats after the current U.S. Census is certified and voter lines are redrawn / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGsuY4wSCTATom interviews military history author Bob Welch about his book “Saving my Enemy” covering unconventional friendship between an American and German soldier after World War II (Starts at 00:20:00 to 00:41:16)Purchase "Saving my Enemy" here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-My-Enemy-Soldiers-Friendship/dp/1684510333Hour 2Tom tries making quiche Homes are selling like hotcakes in Alaska and for higher prices / https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2021/04/27/its-a-sellers-market-housing-market-booming-in-anchorage/Recall Governor Gavin Newsom campaign to get petitions signed is certified and goes to California voters in an election in November 2021 / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag9z0_akcUQTom praises Nothing But Driveways, Southcentral Alaska's best driveway sealing service (call Troy at 907-441-4308) / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON3MvJHA31cNY 2nd Amendment case goes to the U.S. Supreme Court for a decision to be made on concealed carry rules in the state which only allows for hiking and hunting, and every county has great latitude through judges and sheriffs that issue the permits (43 others states issue concealed carry which much more latitude) and Heller Ruling will come into play / https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/26/politics/supreme-court-second-amendment-case/index.htmlCDC changes mask rules giving latitude for outdoor requirement / https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/health/cdc-new-mask-guidance.html?smid=url-share
Last year, research at Johns Hopkins showed that healthcare consumes nearly half of all federal spending, which includes funding for Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, military health benefits, health benefits for federal employees and their dependents, plus interest. Our federal government spends 48% of its money on health care and still healthcare devastates state budgets all across this country, with serious consequences in public health, education and other national priorities. This week's guest, Dave Chase, is the Creator, Co-Founder, and CEO of Health Rosetta. Health Rosetta is an ecosystem enabling public and private employers and unions to reduce their health benefits spending by 20% or more while improving the quality of care for plan members. Dave is also the author of Relocalizing Health: Relocalization is a strategy to build communities based on the local production of food, energy and goods. When applied to healthcare, a relocalization effort bring about systematic change – it could lead to strengthened local economies, improved population health, higher value in care delivery, and health equity. Dave expounds that health doesn't start with a pill or in a hospital. It starts at home, with parents, with neighborhoods, with workplaces, and communities. Relocalization will be an important key for winning the race to value! Episode Bookmarks: 04:05 Defining the Relocalizing Health strategy and why it needs to be applied to healthcare 05:45 How to create systems change at a grassroots level 06:25 Applying a systems change model that focuses on adaptable replication (not scalability) 07:15 The Nuka System of Care in Southcentral Alaska as an example of a successful effort to relocalize health care 07:25 Rosen Hotels as another example of creating a consumer-oriented redesign of health care 07:40 Learning from the Jönköping Health System in Sweden 08:35 “Transformation moves at the speed of trust, and trust is built on complete transparency.” 08:50 How the legal and economic underpinnings of health plans are ‘completely rotten' and must be made transparent 09:15 Seeking transparency in the way health insurance brokers are paid 09:27 “There is no well-functioning healthcare system in the world not built on proper primary care.” 09:35 “Healthcare isn't expensive -- only 27 cents of every healthcare dollar goes to clinicians who are the value creators. What's expensive is profiteering, price gouging, administrative bloat, and fraud.” 10:00 Dave discusses the advancements of modern-day computing as an example of why we need to work on the fractals of healthcare (i.e. the piece parts) 11:05 Research from Marty Makary showing that the federal government spends 48% of its money on health care 12:55 A broken financing model for hospitals steals from public health, kids, education, social services, and public infrastructure 13:15 Economic Development 3.0: Playing the Health Card 13:35 How considering every hospitalization as a failure is a starting point for reform 14:30 The economic depression of the middle class due to wage stagnation, and how that was caused by healthcare costs 15:30 The Millennial Generation is the first generation in American history where life will not be better for their parents because healthcare is stealing their future 16:35 Referencing David Goldhill's Catastrophic Care: Why Everything We Think We Know about Health Care 16:55 “I believe the Millennial Generation can be the greatest generation of this century.” 17:45 Massive student debt and how healthcare has driven up the costs of Higher Education 19:51 The national opioid epidemic crisis that is devasting communities. More than 760,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose, and two out of three drug overdose deaths involve an opioid. 21:45 The opioid crisis isn't an anomaly – it is our healthcare system. The key unwitting enabler is the employer.
Quentin is a tannish-brown soul from the Kuskokwim river. Quentin now lives in Southcentral Alaska on Dena'ina land and works with Native students at UAA. Quentin has 5 years of recovery, and on this episode he shares his story of hope for those that are still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/RalphSara)
Quentin is a tannish-brown soul from the Kuskokwim river. Quentin now lives in Southcentral Alaska on Dena'ina land and works with Native students at UAA. Quentin has 5 years of recovery, and on this episode he shares his story of hope for those that are still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/RalphSara)
2020 has been a great year to be a skier in Southcentral Alaska. This show features the women ski patrollers, avalanche specialists, medical staff, and Search and Rescue Dog handlers of Alyeska Resort.
Enjoy listening to: Urban harvests: food security and local fish and shellfish in Southcentral Alaska Authors: Hannah L. Harrison and Philip A. Loring "Urban Harvests" is part of a series of PubCasts (a take on publication podcasts), audio-book style recordings of peer reviewed scientific research, read to you by the authors. PubCasts are hosted by the Conservation of Change lab(www.conservationofchange.org)and Coastal Routes project. PubCasts are an ongoing project to experiment with science communication and making research more accessible and digestible to both scientific and general audiences. We were inspired to start Pubcasts via our own love of podcasts, demystifying science and the role of researchers in science, and the power of the human voice. We hope you enjoy and welcome feedback via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ConserveChange or http://www.twitter.com/fishpeopleplace. You can find more Pubcasts on the Coastal Routes project webpage at www.coastalroutes.org/pubcasts(www.coastalroutes.org). Find the published version of this paper at the journal of Agriculture and Food Security: https://agricultureandfoodsecurity.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40066-016-0065-5 About the paper: In this study, we discuss two wild seafood harvests that are popular among residents of the largest urban and peri-urban region of Alaska: dipnet fishing for salmon on the Kenai River and clam digging on the beaches of the Kenai Peninsula. Our goal is twofold: to provide descriptive information on these understudied aspects of the food system and to also contribute to the broader discussion of wild food harvests in the lives and experiences of urban residents, where the issues of people’s connections with nature, tradition and self-determination, sustainability, and social and environmental justice all arguably converge.
Jeff was joined by Bill Falsey, the Municipal Manager for the Municipality of Anchorage. They sit down to discuss the one year anniversary of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that rattled Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska on November 30, 2018. They discuss his background working in D.C., how he got to know Ethan Berkowitz, where he was when the earthquake hit, how the emergency command center got activated, the way the city handled the aftermath, all the memes, and how the city is prepared to handle this kind of situation in the future.
Gary Zieger Gary Zieger, a brutal serial killer, stalked the streets of Anchorage in the early 1970s. We’ll never know how many people Zieger killed, but eventually, the psychopath made a fatal mistake. During the period when serial killer Robert Hansen terrorized Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska, another brutal murderer roamed the same area. While Hansen selected and hunted his prey, Gary Zieger used women and men for his satisfaction and then simply discarded them. Zieger seemed unwilling or unable to control himself and was sure to self-destruct. When two hikers discovered the body of Celia Beth Van Zanten at McHugh Creek State Park south of Anchorage, they knew she had suffered a horrible death. Someone had gagged her and tied her hands behind her back with speaker wire; her body was naked below the waist. The pathologist later determined Beth had been raped and her chest slashed with a knife. She was still alive when she was either thrown or fell into a ravine. She apparently tried to climb out of the steep-walled crevice, but with her hands tied behind her back, she had no way to pull herself up the cliff, and she repeatedly fell until she froze to death in the frigid December weather. Investigators discovered tire tracks turning lazy circles in the parking lot of the campground, and they deduced Beth escaped her attacker, ran down the steep slope, and probably fell into the ravine. Her abductor circled the parking lot waiting for her to reappear, but when she never did, he finally left. Beth disappeared on December 23, 1971, while walking from her house to a local convenience store. What happened during her short walk down the street? Soon after the hikers discovered Beth Van Zanten’s body on Christmas day, 18-year-old Sandra Patterson, the daughter of an Alaska State Trooper, came forward to report her abduction on December 19th. Sandra worked as a prostitute to support her heroin addiction. She was working in the parking lot of the Nevada Club in Anchorage when a man pointed a gun at her and told her he would kill her if she didn’t do what he wanted. She described her attacker as a slender man in his mid-twenties wearing horn-rimmed glasses. The man drove Sandra to a motel on the Kenai Peninsula, nearly one-hundred miles south of Anchorage and raped her. On the drive back to Anchorage, he threatened to kill her if she reported him to the police. Sandra complied with his demands to remain silent until she heard about Beth Van Zanten’s murder, and then she knew she had to come forward and tell authorities about her abduction. Police asked Sandra to study a book of photos of known sex offenders to see if she could pick out the man who had kidnapped and raped her. She immediately identified her attacker as Robert Hansen. Hansen’s photo was in the book because he was awaiting trial for the attempted kidnapping of a young Anchorage woman. Hansen was initially charged with kidnapping and raping Sandra Patterson, but prosecutors considered Patterson an unreliable witness, and the charges were eventually dropped. Meanwhile, nothing tied Hansen to the murder and abduction of Beth Van Zanten, and to this day, authorities remain unsure whether Beth was murdered by Hansen, by someone she knew, or by another brutal killer named Gary Zieger. Sources: Brennan, Tom. 2005. Alaska’s Billy The Kid Brennan, Cold Crime. Epicenter Press. Butcher Baker: Lonesome Death of Beth Van Zanten: The Killer is Killed by Lealand E. Hale Turnagain Currents: The Hired Gun by Mike Gordon ________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my Murder and Mystery Newsletter with links to all my podcast episodes. Just Released: Karluk Bones Join me on: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Visit my website at http://robinbarefield.com Robin Barefield is the author of four Alaska wilderness mystery novels, Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman’s Daughter, and Karluk Bones.
Mining stocks took a beating with the Amex Gold Bugs index down 2% yesterday. Integra Resources announced Tim Arnold is the company's newly appointed COO. Liberty Gold shared new drill results from its Carlin-style Black Pine Property in Idaho. Fireweed Zinc shared new drilling results from the Boundary Zone located 15 kilometers west of the Jason Deposit on Macmillan Pass in the Yukon. HighGold Mining reported assay results for the first two holes of a nine hole drill program completed at the Company’s Johnson Tract Gold property in Southcentral Alaska. We'd like to thank our sponsors! Integra Resources trades on the TSX-V under ITR and the OTCQX under IRRZF. Integra Resource is advancing its past producing DeLamar (DeL - a - Marr ) Gold-Silver project in SW Idaho through aggressive drilling and exploration. The latest Resources Estimate released earlier this summer showed approximately 4 million Gold equivalent ounces in the measured and indicated category.The maiden PEA for the project established a net present value of C$473-million and an IRR of 43%. The management of Integra successfully sold its previous brownfields project for C$590 million in summer 2017. Read more about the company and its successful management team at integraresources.com. Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. is a junior exploration company focused on the discovery of gold-rich copper deposits in British Columbia, Canada. Pacific Empire trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PEMC and on the OTCQB markets under the symbol PEMSF. The Company currently has a very tight share structure. Pacific Empires’ unique approach to the prospect generator business model incorporates the Company’s own reverse circulation drill to advance projects beyond that of typical prospect generators. More information on Pacific Empire can be found at pemcorp.ca. Western Copper and Gold is focused on developing the world-class Casino project in Canada's Yukon Territory. The Casino project consists of an impressive 10 billion pounds of copper and 18 million ounces of gold in an overall resource. Western Copper and Gold trades on the TSX and the NYSE American with WRN. Be sure to follow the company via their website, www.westerncopperandgold.com. The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia. AME advocates for and promotes a healthy business environment for its members working in mineral exploration through advocacy and leadership. AME is proud to support Mining Stock Daily as the organization leads up to January's much-anticipated Roundup Conference taking place in Vancouver, BC January 20th through the 23rd. More information about AME and the Roundup Conference can be found online at amebc.ca. Mining Stock Daily is produced by: www.clearcreekdigital.com www.investmentresearchdynamics.com (Mining Stock Journal)
In the new guidebook Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska, Lisa Maloney explores the most rewarding trails in and around the Mat-Su Valley, Chugach State Park, Skilak and Kenai Lakes, Whittier, Seward, Homer, and more. 100 hikes are featured with detailed route descriptions and color photos to help people get out and enjoy Southcentral. In addition, Lisa Maloney shares the oops, ouches, "brrrr"s and thrills of hiking with lessons she has learned over the years. Lisa Maloney has lived in Alaska for more than 25 years. A former outdoors columnist for The Anchorage Press, she served as senior editor at Alaska magazine and authored the award winning travel guidebook Moon Alaska.
When most of us think of the outdoor activities that Alaskans love, we tend to think of hiking, biking, skiing, and skating. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we talk about one not so common Alaskan outdoor activity, surfing - we talk about where to do it and how to get started as a beginner. We also talk about a more common outdoor activity, hiking, and how one woman prepared for her trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro by hiking in Southcentral Alaska. Thanks for listening!
With our long days and easy accessibility to the mountains, many residents of southcentral Alaska look forward to hiking as a main summer activity. Whether you want some great views, you are training for Mount Marathon, you are looking for a place to take visiting friends or you just want some solitude, there are guidebooks to help plan your hikes. In the first segment of our next show, we’ll be talking with Lisa Maloney, who has authored the most recent guidebook, “Day Hiking in Southcentral Alaska.” In the second segment we’ll hear from Corrie Smith and Greg Martin, a couple who decided on the challenge of completing all the hikes in one book, “50 Hikes in Alaska’s Chugach State Park.” Thanks for listening!
Ian Hartman and James K. Barnett present Imagining Anchorage: The Making of America’s Northernmost Metropolis. With over a hundred full-color images and photographs to accompany historical essays, the book Imagining Anchorage brings together twenty renowned contributors to tell pieces of Anchorage’s story. “The essays move through four parts covering some of the major movements in Anchorage: the first people, the arrival of Europeans, the founding of Anchorage, and its transformation into a modern city. The chapters highlight topics such as indigenous history, exploration and early colonialism, the changing demographics of Southcentral Alaska, the rise of the oil industry, the of economic importance of Alaska Native Corporations, the civil rights movement in Alaska, and the role of the military through Anchorage's past and present.” At this event, editors Ian Hartman and James K. Barnet discuss how Imagining Anchorage came together and why unveiling Anchorage’s past is important today. Ian Hartman is an Associate Professor of History at UAA. He is author of In the Shadow of Boone and Crockett: The Politics of Race, Culture, and Representation in the Upland South. James K. Barnett is an Alaska attorney and author of the books Arctic Ambitions: Captain Cook and the Northwest Passage and Captain George Vancouver in Alaska and the North Pacific
If you were in Anchorage or Southcentral Alaska on November 30th, you definitely felt the big 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was the largest to hit the region since the Good Friday earthquake in 1964. Jeff Landfield sat down with Rob Witter, a research geologist with the US Geological Survey, to talk about the science behind what happened. They discuss the recent quake, what kind it was, different kinds of earthquakes, the 1964 quake, and earthquakes in Alaska in general. If you have earthquake questions, like many of us did after the quake, this is a must listen.
In episode 285, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Culture King Edgar Momplaisir to discuss Laura Loomer and her alt-right activism, how Airbnb is moving on to building houses, the MBS and Putin handshake, an ethnics agency coming down on federal workers over saying anything negative about the current administration, Trump and Michael Cohen's matching recollections of the Moscow deal, Amber Guyger finally being charged with murder for shooting Botham Jean, a study on whether Trump supporters have insecurities over their genitals, a 7.0 earthquake that hit Alaska, strange waves felt throughout the world, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Laura Loomer: Alt-right commentator chains herself to Twitter HQ after being banned but gives up after two hours 2. Is Airbnb’s next move building houses? 3. Moxy Hotels, Marriott's Millennial-Friendly Answer to Airbnb, Opens in Times Square 4. The astounding Putin-MBS high five 5. Ethics Agency Warns Federal Workers Not To Discuss Impeachment Or 'Resistance' 6. Trump’s Recall of Moscow Deal Matches Cohen’s, President’s Lawyers Say 7. How Devin Nunes Helped Robert Mueller 8. Grand jury charges former Dallas cop with murder in death of Botham Jean 9. Does Donald Trump Appeal To Men With Peener Insecurity? NYU Did Science To It! 10. 7.0 earthquake, aftershocks strike Southcentral Alaska; damage reported across region 11. Strange waves rippled around the world, and nobody knows why 12. WATCH: “Casio” by Jungle Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
**In this week's episode, Dave and Jaime Kay discuss the latest in Elvis Presley news brought to you by: [Pizza Man](http://www.pizzamanak.com/) in Eagle River, Alaska.** **Special shout-out to [Chugach Magazine.](https://chugachmag.com) 100% Alaskan owned and operated! Chugach Magazine showcases everything that makes Southcentral Alaska the world’s greatest region to live, raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, vacation, operate a business, retire, and so much more. **
Helen grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Alaska in 1959. She spent the 60’s having kids and homesteading in Eagle River Valley. In 1970 she became chair of the Alliance for Humane Abortions. That experience changed her view of herself and women and what she and women could do. She is best known as co-author of “55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska.”
Questions about caring for trees in Southcentral Alaska are answered by horticulturist Gregg Terry. Learn about water needs, space demands, root systems, soil nutrients and pruning. Gregg Terry teaches for UAA Continuing Education and at UAA Chugiak-Eagle River Campus. His courses include: Landscape Design for the Homeowner, Greenhouse Design and Operation, Sustainable Gardening, Pruning for the Homeowner, Organic Gardening class.
Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSHIRING PLANS PLUNGE: SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM DROPS0.1,Expectations for the Future Remain LowThe monthly “Optimism Index” from NFIB is out for September and it isn’t very optimistic. Listen as Dave summarizes this report. “Since the start of this monthly survey in 1986, sampled quarterly prior, the index has been below 93.0 a total of 56 times; 32 of which have occurred since the recovery began in June 2009". Read the entire report @ WaConsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICCaught between declining production from aging gas fields and bring the new gas fields online Southcentral Alaska could face natural gas shortages. Listen to John Sims with Enstar as he outlines the problem and discusses outcomes. In short your business needs to develop a plan to deal with potential future natural gas shortages. Find “Energy Watch” brochure @ http://www.waconsult.com/business-downloads/energy-watch.pdf
Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.50 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult. IN THE NEWSWOMEN OWNERS HIT $1 MILLION GLASS CEILINGWomen-owned businesses are growing in number, but their revenues aren’t, new data show. Between 1997 and 2011, the number of women-owned firms increased by 50% or 1.5 times the national average but the same growth rate is not reflected in business size. The full report released by American Express OPEN is available at @ www.WaConsult.com, in the Getting Down to Business® in the “News” section PROGRAM TOPICKevin Turkington is the Founder and CEO of a company called Senior Care of Alaska, Inc. A simply telephone call to his business is truly a great customer service experience. This experience did not happen by accident. Listen as Kevin discusses how they create this experience. Visit Senior Care of Alaska, Inc. SBA UpdateListen as Sam Dickey, Deputy District Director for the Alaska District talks about the disaster declaration because of our snow. This declaration makes Southcentral Alaska businesses eligible for direct disaster loans. Get more Information @ www.sba.gov.