Podcasts about Southeast Alaska

In this newscast: State transportation officials will hold a virtual public forum tomorrow evening on proposed safety improvements at one of Juneau's most dangerous intersections; For the first time, Juneau police confirm immigration enforcement activity in Alaska's capital during President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration push; A proposed mining road in Juneau is up for public comment; Mariculture experts and tribal members gathered in Juneau last week to talk about the pressing obstacles - and opportunities - shaping the mariculture industry in Southeast Alaska.

Dan Kirkwood works for SalmonState and in this episode we talk about forest management in Southeast Alaska, habitat for deer and salmon, the Tongass forest plan update, and the challenge of balancing logging, tourism, and local economies. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  

In this one, I talk to journalist Paul Koberstein, whose recent book, “Canopy of Titans,” explores one of the most overlooked ecosystems on Earth: the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest. Stretching roughly 2,500 miles from just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to the western Gulf of Alaska, it's the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. Fueled by Pacific storms and cool ocean currents, it supports towering redwoods, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and cedar — some of the largest and oldest trees in existence. Acre for acre, these forests store more carbon than tropical rainforests like the Amazon, with vast reserves locked in massive trunks, deep soils, roots, and centuries of accumulated woody debris. But even though it's one of the most carbon-dense ecosystems we have, and a critical buffer against climate change, it remains largely overlooked in global climate conversations. Paul pushes back on some of the most common narratives about forests and climate. He points to those industry ads that promise for every tree cut down, three more will be planted. It's an argument that sounds reassuring until you realize a young sapling can take a century to store the amount of carbon held in the massive tree that was felled. Trees are about 50 percent carbon. Through photosynthesis they pull carbon dioxide out of the air, lock that carbon into their trunks and roots, and release the oxygen we breathe. Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest alone holds more total carbon than any national forest in the country. That scale of storage is central to Paul's point: the science doesn't say we're powerless. It suggests that we can still influence the climate back toward something more stable. If fossil fuels loaded the atmosphere with excess carbon, then forests, if protected and restored, can help draw it back down. Forests have stabilized the climate for thousands and thousands of years. Whether they continue to do so depends largely on us letting them do their job.

Paul Koberstein is a journalist, whose recent book, “Canopy of Titans,” explores one of the most overlooked ecosystems on Earth: the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest. Stretching roughly 2,500 miles from just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to the western Gulf of Alaska, it's the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. Fueled by Pacific storms and cool ocean currents, it supports towering redwoods, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and cedar — some of the largest and oldest trees in existence. Acre for acre, these forests store more carbon than tropical rainforests like the Amazon, with vast reserves locked in massive trunks, deep soils, roots, and centuries of accumulated woody debris. But even though it's one of the most carbon-dense ecosystems we have, and a critical buffer against climate change, it remains largely overlooked in global climate conversations. Paul pushes back on some of the most common narratives about forests and climate. He points to those industry ads that promise for every tree cut down, three more will be planted. It's an argument that sounds reassuring until you realize a young sapling can take a century to store the amount of carbon held in the massive tree that was felled. Trees are about 50 percent carbon. Through photosynthesis they pull carbon dioxide out of the air, lock that carbon into their trunks and roots, and release the oxygen we breathe. Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest alone holds more total carbon than any national forest in the country. That scale of storage is central to Paul's point: the science doesn't say we're powerless. It suggests that we can still influence the climate back toward something more stable. If fossil fuels loaded the atmosphere with excess carbon, then forests, if protected and restored, can help draw it back down. Forests have stabilized the climate for thousands and thousands of years. Whether they continue to do so depends largely on us letting them do their job.

The Ketchikan Wearable Arts show celebrates its 40th anniversary. Plus, a Southeast Alaska based cruise line is closing its doors.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough may be reallocating $11.4 million in school district funds, after a preliminary annual audit completed by the district found the district’s fund balances to be in excess of the amount allowed by borough code. Rep. Nellie Jimmie, D-Toksook Bay, fought back tears testifying before a joint committee meeting on the impact from former Typhoon Halong. Lawmakers beside her had tears running down their faces and reached for tissues as she described the horrors of the night Halong made landfall. A massive logging project on Revilla Island east of Ketchikan has Southeast Alaska debating whether to prioritize timber jobs or forest protection—and the Trump administration just made that debate a lot more urgent.

The U.S. Forest Service moves forward with a plan to cut over five thousand acres of trees in the Tongass National Forest near Ketchikan. Plus, scientists have confirmed that destructive landslides are happening more frequently across Southeast Alaska, and Nome residents come up with a creative way to get rid their Christmas trees after the holiday season.

Some broadband infrastructure is facing pushback in Southeast Alaska. Plus, proposed changes in school funding.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report:This year's salmon forecasts in Southeast Alaska. Plus, a new agreement between Wrangell and American Cruise Lines.

Tribal leaders are among those raising concerns about the stability of local mental health and substance abuse services. That’s after a temporary major cut in federal funding last week, as Chuck Quirmbach reports. The White House announced roughly $2 billion in cuts to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The government said the money no longer aligned with President Donald Trump’s public health agenda. Then, about 24 hours later, and without explanation, the grants were restored. The HoChunk Nation is one of about 2,000 organizations that would have lost funding. HoChunk President Jon Greendeer says last week’s cuts, had they held, would have been on top of other reductions announced a year ago, that were only partly restored. “Those never came back on line completely. Especially those who work closely with the program.” Greendeer says the Indian Health Service has also lost staff nationwide. He says the uncertainty not only harms Indigenous communities, which he calls America’s most vulnerable populations. “It is dealing with the most vulnerable populations within a vulnerable population. We are working on mental health issues, we are working with addiction, domestic abuse and all the, you know, social determinants of health.” Greendeer says overall, the HoChunk Nation is providing a good level of services, but only after greater partnering with the state of Wisconsin and some nearby counties. The question for some organizations is whether the Trump administration will try again sometime to make major cuts in federal dollars. (Courtesy Sitting Bull College) Indigenous students and families are concerned about rising costs as the U.S. Department of Education resumes wage garnishment for federal student loans in default. The Mountain West News Bureau's Daniel Spaulding has more. The Department of Education started to send notices to borrowers whose loans have gone unpaid for more than nine months. Employers can withhold up to 15% of disposable income without a court order. This policy may hit Indigenous communities especially hard. Higher education analysts say that about 40% of Native borrowers default on their federal loans, and many carry balances longer after graduation than other groups. Nez Perce tribal member Sienna Reuben, who graduated from the University of Idaho in 2021, says wage garnishment adds another financial burden to Native families already stretched thin. “I feel like student loans obviously come last because are you eating them? Are they feeding you? Are they housing you? Are they doing any of this stuff?” Reuben also says that Indigenous alumni often have the additional responsibility of supporting family members. The Ketchikan Indian Community is one of over a dozen tribal governments that have signed onto the new alliance. (Photo: Michael Fanelli/KRBD) More than a dozen tribal governments have formed the Alliance of Sovereign Tribes of Southeast Alaska. KRBD’s Hunter Morrison reports. The new partnership promotes a unified approach to addressing regional tribal concerns while acknowledging each tribe's individual differences. Gloria Burns is the president of the Ketchikan Indian Community. She says the new partnership has already improved communication between the region's tribes. “And as we communicate, we're going to partner with each other, and when we partner with each other, then we're creating real movement and change with each other.” Albert Smith is the mayor of the Metlakatla Indian Community, the only reservation in Alaska. He says there has not been an established partnership of Southeast Alaska tribes in more than 20 years. “The importance is just tribes helping tribes, working together for a common goal of the betterment of our region, and Indigenous peoples of our region.” Other tribal governments in the alliance include the Craig Tribal Association, the Organized Village of Kake, and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. 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 the latest episode of Native America Calling Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Tribes see increasing urgency to confront flooding threat

In this newscast: The Juneau School District Board of Education agreed to approve the $180,000 in funding to help pay for a new playground at the Dzantik'i Heeni campus in Lemon Creek; Southeast Alaska's largest tribe has earned nearly $40 million from U.S. Navy contracts in Guantanamo Bay; KTOO is checking in with members of Juneau's legislative delegation to talk priorities, predictions, and plans for the session. Up first, Sen. Jesse Kiehl

Community members reignite efforts to bring more public restrooms to downtown Ketchikan. Plus, folks in Southeast Alaska call for increased service of the Alaska Marine Highway System, and two totem carvers in Wrangell work on an original piece for the community's school district.

A South Dakota tribal leader discussed working with the state government on health care and law enforcement during a speech Wednesday, as South Dakota Searchlight's Meghan O'Brien reports. Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Kathleen Wooden Knife delivered the annual State of the Tribes address to lawmakers. She backed two pieces of legislation that impact tribal nations. She wants support to move toward a tribal-managed care model. That would pool Medicaid funding and allow tribes to negotiate costs for off-reservation care. She says support for managed care is essential for tribal members. “Imagine that when a patient is looking for an appointment, the managed care call center helps find the best appointment, with the least waiting time.” State. Rep. Will Mortenson (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe/R-SD) from Fort Pierre is sponsoring a bill to help with the effort. “I think this is among the most groundbreaking proposals that will come before the legislature this year.” President Wooden Knife also supports a bill that would add tribal police to the state's legal definition of a certified law enforcement officer. That would add protections, like making it easier to prosecute people who assault tribal officers on non-tribal land. State Rep. Peri Pourier (Oglala Sioux Tribe/R-SD) from Rapid City, who recently switched her party affiliation from Democratic, is on a state committee studying the overrepresentation of Native American children in foster care. There is no legislation on that this year, but she says committee members are making progress. “They're getting in the room, they're having the conversations they need to have, and they're coming up with mutually beneficial solutions.” There are nine tribal nations in South Dakota. Nearly 10% of people in the state identify as Native American. The Ketchikan Indian Community recently purchased and will convert the former Salmon Falls Resort into the state's first tribally led addiction healing center. (Photo: Hunter Morrison / KRBD) Alaska has one of the highest rates of fatal drug overdoses in the country, but addiction treatment services in Southeast Alaska are limited. As KRBD's Hunter Morrison reports, the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) is looking to change that by opening the state's first tribally led addiction healing center. About 15 miles north of downtown Ketchikan, Second Waterfall gushes into a rocky shoreline. The natural wonder can be seen – and heard – from inside the clubhouse of the former Salmon Falls Resort, a longtime tourist destination for fishing, dining, and lodging. A long and blue staircase out the door leads directly to the large fall. The 11-acre facility has gone through many hands over the years and was foreclosed on in November. KIC purchased the property, in cash, two days after finding out it was up for grabs. KIC President Gloria Burns says the new facility will blend Western and traditional healing practices that will focus on an individual's needs. “It met all of the qualifications we needed to be able to really move forward on a wellness center. For some people, they're going to say that ‘my dissociation for not speaking my language is so profound that I can't get by, and that is my path to healing.' Some will say to us, ‘I dream of fish every day in the morning glory, I need to be on the water, I need to be providing for my family.'” A 2020 study from a Ketchikan nonprofit found that addiction treatment is one of the most pressing health needs in the area, but the island has just two addiction treatment facilities. Southeast Alaska's only detox center, in Juneau, closed about a year ago. Unlike some tribally run healing centers, which are only open to tribal members or Native people, KIC's new facility will be open to everyone. “We recognize that it takes the entire village to make somebody well. You can't make the body well by just making the hand, and the arm, and the foot well. You have to make everything well.” The tribe is still fleshing out a plan for what the healing center will look like and how it will operate, but Burns hopes it will be open next fall. 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 the latest episode of Native America Calling Thursday, January 15, 2026 – What America's bold actions in Venezuela could mean for the country's Indigenous peoples

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Sen. Lisa Murkowski was among a bipartisan group of senators that met with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland. Southeast Alaska's largest tribe has earned nearly $40 million from U.S. Navy contracts in Guantanamo Bay – money some tribal members are concerned comes from supporting immigrant detention. And Teens On Skis!Photo: Migrants detained in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are led to a plane bound for Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

Today on America in the MorningICE Shooting In Minneapolis The nation's immigration focus moved to Minneapolis Wednesday after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman attempting to drive away after being told to get out of her car.  The shooting, caught on multiple cameras, had led to outrage and protests on the streets of Minneapolis and spread nationwide in cities throughout the country Wednesday evening.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports there are conflicting accounts of what happened, with the Minneapolis mayor and Minnesota governor urging public calm as they demand ICE agents leave immediately.   US Captures Two More Venezuelan Tankers The United States intercepted two oil tankers, one east of Iceland that had painted a Russian flag on its hull.  This means the US military has now boarded four ships carrying Venezuelan oil.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   No More Post-Gazette The media footprint in Pittsburgh will be getting smaller as the largest newspaper in the Steel City that was founded in 1786 is shutting its doors for good.   Iowa Getting Education Help On the heels of the Trump administration cutting billions in funding to five Democrat-governed states for social services and child care over concerns of fraud, one state is now being given waivers for state education funding.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   California Paying The Price The state of California is paying a hefty fine to the government for a delay in revoking thousands of commercial driver's licenses.  Lisa Dwyer has the story.   Alaska's Weather Worries Alaska is used to snow and freezing cold, but not like this.  December in Southeast Alaska was one for the record books, with historic snow and cold.   Rubio To Meet With Denmark As talk from the Trump administration about annexing Greenland continues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to talk with Denmark next week.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a number of European nations are pushing back on US talk of taking over the world's largest island.   Fixing Healthcare With the clock ticking on another possible government shutdown, a bipartisan group of Senators are working to come up with a plan to bring back subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.   Available Jobs Down The latest job opening figures in the U.S. were not what some had hoped, showing the number of available jobs at the lowest level in more than a year.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  Making Homes Affordable The White House wants to make owning a home more affordable.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Florida Plans Redistricting Another state is ramping up plans to redistrict months before the 2026 midterm elections.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Florida is joining the redistricting battle - Audio courtesy WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel.   Ohio Deaths Remain A Mystery An investigation continues in Ohio into the murders of a dentist and his wife in their home on the day before New Year's Eve.  Correspondent Bob Brown has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A winter storm earlier this week dropped a record-breaking amount of snow on Anchorage. Homer residents gathered downtown at WKFL Park on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol five years ago. And avalanche professionals are now warning residents of Southeast Alaska to stay out of risky terrain until conditions improve.Photo: An operator scoops snow in downtown Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)

In this newscast: Schools in Juneau were closed again today (TUES) as the capital city continues to dig out from successive snowstorms; The roof of the Bill Ray Center, an empty building on F Street in downtown Juneau, collapsed today after back-to-back snowstorms; Boxes of food, mail and late Christmas presents arrived by plane to the small Southeast Alaska fishing town of Pelican on New Year's Day. The goods came after the isolated town went more than a month without access to outside services,; Haines and Skagway have suffered through weeks of bitterly cold temperatures and feet of snow. Snowfall in Haines has been so heavy that residents are worried about roof loads. Community members are caring for each other in these extreme conditions with shovels and the Internet; Some Alaska Airlines passengers were hit with surprising bills for checked baggage that used to fly for free within the state. The company says it is working quickly to reverse an issue with its Club 49 program that has affected a baggage benefit that is valuable for many rural residents; Ski patrollers at Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood rescued a dog from a deep ravine last week that had been missing for 13 days.

Doug Murray has been an instructor at Juneau Shotokan Karate Club for more than forty years. He sat down with reporter Joe Allgood after the roof of the dojo collapsed due to heavy snowfall in Southeast Alaska. While the loss of their dojo is unfortunate, he's hopeful about the future of the club. Here is an extended version of that conversation. 

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Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days as high winds and heavy snow move from Southwest to Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. A suspect is in custody following a December 15 shooting at a Safeway on College Road in Fairbanks that left one person injured. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is asking the Inspector General to investigate whether the Justice Department complied with federal law when releasing heavily redacted documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  

Blayne Prowse is a fletcher, spoon carver, and bowyer located in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. After dabbling in the craft of bow making, he made a connection with a gentleman on Haida Gwaii who was milling his own arrow shafts. Pleased to continue crafting with his hands, Blayne took up the art of fletching. He did for many years, but when his supply of shafts dried up, he transitioned to spoon carving to satisfy the local market and to be able to spend more time with his family.Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Blayne Prowse.Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/stumpstalker/ ⁠Project Quiver⁠ at Anchor Point ExpeditionsSummary:In this conversation, Todd interviews Blayne Prowse, a craftsman living in Haida Gwaii, who shares his journey from making arrows to carving spoons. Blayne discusses the challenges of living in a remote area, his experiences with bow making, and the artistry involved in crafting arrows. He reflects on his hunting experiences, the local environment, and the impact of logging practices on the availability of materials for his craft. The conversation concludes with Blayne's thoughts on future projects and aspirations.Show Notes: Blayne transitioned from making arrows to carving spoons for a more social and family-oriented creative outlet.Living in Haida Gwaii offers a unique lifestyle, being closer to Southeast Alaska than mainland BC.His journey into bow making began with a desire to see his projectiles in flight while hunting.Blayne's first bow was made from a maple board, showcasing his resourcefulness and creativity.He has a passion for woodworking, having started with whittling as a child.Blayne's experience with arrow building was both artistic and labor-intensive, requiring significant time commitment.He enjoys hunting but has shifted to rifle hunting in recent years due to time constraints.The natural environment of Haida Gwaii is rich in unique flora and fauna, influencing his craft.Blayne reflects on the impact of logging practices on local resources, particularly yew trees.He is currently focused on spoon carving, utilizing local alder wood for his creations.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Blayne Prowse and His Craft02:54 Life in Haida Gwaii: A Remote Community05:44 The Journey into Bow Making08:38 Transitioning from Arrows to Spoons11:45 The Artistry of Arrow Making14:29 Hunting and Archery Passion17:26 Nature and Family Life in Haida Gwaii18:32 Crafting Future Plans: Spoons and Wood Selection20:10 The Art of Bow Making: Wood Choices and Techniques24:47 Hunting with Tradition: Bow Types and Personal Experiences28:38 The Emotional Rewards of Hunting: Bow vs. Rifle33:30 Community and Culture: Hunting Traditions and Practices

In this newscast:  A civil lawsuit aimed at preserving a historic neighborhood in Juneau is set for trial next summer. Juneau's city government, meanwhile, plans to demolish the neighborhood before then; KTOO spoke with Juneau Fire Chief Rich Etheridge about a recent incident of someone falling through the ice, what to do if it happens, and other safety precautions when venturing out on frozen bodies of water; Over a dozen Southeast Alaska tribal governments have banded together to form a new partnership; Federal funding for libraries and museums has been reinstated nine months after the Trump administration sought to eliminate the agency that provides the money; A 37-year old Kodiak man, who has been held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Washington state for months, had a toe amputated after advocates say he was denied medical care while in ICE custody 

What if hospital food could actually help you heal? In this episode of Proof, Reporter Otis Gray travels from the waters of Southeast Alaska to the Alaska Native Medical Center, the only hospital in the U.S. that serves wild game like moose, caribou, salmon, and seal to patients. We'll explore how traditional Indigenous foods can function as medicine, offering not just nutrition, but comfort, connection, and a sense of home. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rula.com/proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this newscast:  Juneau Animal Rescue has finally secured a location for its proposed new animal shelter; The state of Alaska is considering opening up a new ferry terminal in Southeast Alaska that would connect Alaska's ferries to the Lower 48 road system without going through Canada; What could be Alaska's first official hybrid electric fishing boat is one step closer to hitting the water

A second defendant in a Klawock murder case is sentenced. Plus, over a dozen Southeast Alaska tribal governments band together to form an alliance, and an Alaska Airlines flight headed to Sitka from Juneau is struck by lightning.

Delaney Murphy is the co-founder of Out To Sea Expeditions, a Zodiac‑based tour business in Ketchikan. In this episode we talk about  why small, local experiences matter, tour logistics, and what makes Southeast Alaska unique—especially low‑tide. We also discuss supporting local businesses, and the importance of sustainable and regenerative tourism for the community.

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.

A potent Pacific atmospheric river is currently inundating Washington and Oregon, resulting in significant urban and river flooding. The episode elucidates the ongoing flood warnings affecting several rivers in these regions, while simultaneously addressing a rapidly advancing winter storm traversing the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. This storm is anticipated to produce bursts of snow, pockets of freezing rain, and robust winds, thereby complicating travel and potentially causing localized power outages. Moreover, Southeast Alaska is grappling with perilous wind chills under cold weather advisories, as the National Hurricane Center confirms a lack of active cyclones in both the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific during this off-season. Throughout the discussion, we emphasize the necessity for vigilance and preparedness in the face of these severe weather conditions.Takeaways:* The Pacific atmospheric river continues to cause significant urban and river flooding in Washington and Oregon, necessitating urgent caution. * Multiple regions are under flood warnings due to saturated soils and strong winds, which pose risks of falling trees and power outages. * Severe winter storms are affecting the Midwest and Northeast, leading to hazardous travel conditions and potential power disruptions due to ice and snow. * In Alaska, dangerously cold temperatures persist, bringing about severe wind chill advisories that require vigilance and preparedness. * California's Bay Area is experiencing notable coastal hazards, including strong currents and high breaking waves, prompting advisories for beachgoers. * Oregon remains under flood watch as continuous heavy rain leads to rising river levels and associated dangers in the region. Sources[NWS — Cold Weather Advisory product summary | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Cold+Weather+Advisory][NWS Fairbanks discussion portal | https://www.weather.gov/afg/AOD][NWS San Francisco/Monterey — hazards page | https://www.weather.gov/mtr/][NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard — hazards page | https://www.weather.gov/lox/][NWS Honolulu Surf Forecast — issued today | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF][Kauaʻi Now News advisory write-up | https://kauainownews.com/2025/12/10/moderate-swells-trigger-high-surf-advisory-for-north-west-shores-of-kauai-niihau/][NWS Caribou — office hazards page | https://www.weather.gov/car/][NWS point forecast—Caribou with advisory timing | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=46.8668&textField2=-67.9906][NWS Gaylord—WWA text | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=grr&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][Big Rapids News roundup | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/michigan-winter-weather-advisories-december-9-21233133.php][MPR News school delays/commute impacts | https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/09/winter-storm-forecast-snow-freezing-rain-strong-winds][NWS Duluth office portal | https://www.weather.gov/dlh/][NWS Billings—Absaroka/Beartooth WSW | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mso&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS Great Falls/Missoula advisory summary | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mso&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS Binghamton—Northern Oneida WSW | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=bgm&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning][Adirondack Daily Enterprise—travel impacts today | https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2025/12/tricky-travel-today/][NWS Bismarck—hazards page | https://www.weather.gov/bis/][InForum statewide travel impacts | https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/high-winds-snow-freezing-rain-create-hazardous-driving-across-north-dakota][NWS Portland—hazards page showing Flood Warnings | https://www.weather.gov/pqr/][OPB recap of flooding/landslides | https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/10/weather-pacific-northwest-storms-flooding-landslides/][NWS Burlington—office hazards | https://www.weather.gov/btv/][NWS Burlington recreational forecast/advisory timing | https://www.weather.gov/btv/recreation][NWS Seattle—hazards page showing Flood Warnings | https://www.weather.gov/sew/][AP regional recap including rescues and outages | https://apnews.com/article/8eb0a0bbfa34a5b542c727fefed668a4][NWS Wisconsin WWA summary page (selected zones) | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mkx&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning][NWS Riverton—WSW text (Yellowstone/Absaroka/Teton) | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=riw&wwa=winter+storm+warning][LocalNews8 alert mirror of NWS product | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2025/12/10/winter-storm-warning-issued-december-10-at-337am-mst-until-december-10-at-500pm-mst-by-nws-riverton-wy/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….The City of Ketchikan has narrowed their search for a new manager, and two rare birds have been found in Southeast Alaska. All that and more coming up.

VYS0054 | You Can't Make An Omelette Without Breaking A Few Egregores - Vayse to Face with Joshua Cutchin - show notes Having released 53 episodes of Vayse without interviewing Joshua Cutchin is nothing short of an embarrassment - and one that Hine and Buckley are keen to make up for. Joshua is a writer, a researcher and a musician, having written modern classics of weird non-fiction including A Trojan Feast, Ecology of Souls and most recently the mind-bending, mind-expanding and mind-blowing masterpiece, Fourth Wall Phantoms. Like hungry Sasquatches devouring a Roc egg, Hine and Buckley are in a feeding frenzy, ravenous for Joshua's thoughts, ideas and insights. The particularly wandering conversation goes all the way from real-life encounters with fictional characters to the fabric of reality itself and the possibility that our beliefs are what holds it together... and, naturally, Hine and Buckley take the opportunity to introduce Joshua to the Peanut King... 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In this newscast:  Next week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a closed-door, three-day meeting in Juneau to discuss long-term solution options for glacial outburst floods in the Mendenhall Valley. Federal agencies, local officials and researchers will participate; The City and Borough of Juneau is seeking ideas from Juneau residents about how to spend the fees paid by cruise ship passengers this coming year. More than $20 million is expected to be available for tourism-related projects; The Sitka Tribe of Alaska's CEO is stepping down; Ten years ago the state of Alaska signed an agreement with British Columbia that sought to give Alaskans a say  in the development of mines upstream of Southeast Alaska. But environmental advocates say Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration has walked away from key pillars of that agreement; Tongass Voices: Svitlana Bell on quilting for Ukrainian pride and independence

A group of Southeast Alaska tribes files a judicial review over transboundary mining projects in British Columbia. Plus, Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier enters a new phase of its retreat, and Alaska's post-neonatal infant mortality rate increases.

A review of Norwegian Jade on a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego, California, with stops in Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news. 

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….A preview on the Ketchikan school board hiring a new interim Superintendent, and a red king crab fishery in Southeast Alaska with skyrocketing value.All that and more coming up.

The episode covers calling tactics for Sitka Blacktail deer in Southeast Alaska. I talk about using a subtle call while approaching muskeg edges, the trade-off between waiting patiently at one spot versus covering more ground, and why confidence in your call matters.  Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  

In this newscast: Earlier this week, the Juneau Assembly approved spending more than $320,000 -- made up of mostly grant funding from the FAA -- to purchase an amphibious wetland rescue vehicle for the Juneau International Airport; Starting today, Juneau residents won't have to pay local sales tax on essential food and residential utilities. Voters in Juneau approved exempting them during this fall's recent municipal election; A lawsuit from Alaska's only Native reservation will proceed over the objections of other Southeast tribes. That's after a federal judge declined a request from a coalition of tribes, including the largest in Southeast, to throw out Metlakatla Indian Community's lawsuit challenging the state's authority to regulate its fishermen; Researchers and community members gathered in Yakutat late last month, in northern Southeast Alaska, to discuss local geohazards, like landslide-induced tsunamis, and how they can be addressed; Congress has nullified the Biden administration's resource plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

Deep in the mist covered wilderness of Southeast Alaska lies Thomas Bay, a remote inlet surrounded by glacial peaks and endless forest. Locals call it Geey Náxw, “the Bay of Death,” a name earned after a catastrophic landslide in the 1700s wiped out a Tlingit village and for the strange, terrifying stories that followed.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Bay,_Alaskahttps://wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/harry-colp-and-the-devils-country/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/alaska-thomas-bay-devils-country/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alaska/devils-country-ak/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/thomas-bay-devils-country-alaskahttps://alaskabeacon.com/2023/10/31/the-haunting-history-of-thomas-bay-alaskas-bay-of-death/https://www.historicmysteries.com/thomas-bay-alaska/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Thomas_Bayhttps://www.strangerdimensions.com/2016/08/16/thomas-bay-alaska-the-bay-of-death-and-its-devil-creatures/Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/;;;SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this newscast: The U. S. Coast Guard may briefly be unable to hear distress calls in Southeast Alaska for 3-5 minute intervals this week; Tenants living in Juneau's historic Telephone Hill neighborhood had until this past weekend to move out. But some didn't, and several are now suing the city to reverse the evictions. At the same time, city officials are discussing the next steps for the downtown neighborhood's redevelopment into new, denser housing; A controversial higher education compact from the Trump administration has sparked a petition from several University of Alaska unions, who say they're worried about political overreach stifling academic freedom; Alaska's state-owned economic development and finance corporation is committing another $50 million to the controversial Ambler Road Project. Earlier this month, the board of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority unanimously voted to make the money available to support the 211-mile project, which would connect the Dalton Highway to an undeveloped, mining region near the Brooks Range.

In this newscast: Thousands of Juneau residents will be in limbo as of tomorrow, as the SNAP program remains caught in a political battle between Congress, the Trump administration, and federal courts; Juneau schools are finding ways to support students and families in the midst of the government shutdown; The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced last night that it will pay the full cost to extend and repair Juneau's temporary levee meant to protect almost all Mendenhall Valley neighborhoods from glacial outburst floods in the near-term; The competitive commercial red king crab fishery in Southeast Alaska opens tomorrow, and it will be the first of its kind in eight years

The Ketchikan School Board looks for a new superintendent, some Southeast Alaska residents hire gig workers to buy and fly in their groceries, and hungry bears in Juneau gear up for hibernation by looking for food downtown.

In this newscast: Final results for Juneau's municipal election dropped Tuesday, showing that voters chose not to implement a new seasonal sales tax system in Juneau next year; The Juneau school board will have two new board members and one returning member following the release of final election results yesterday; Scientists in Southeast Alaska recently established that avalanches are a leading cause of mountain goat mortalities; Over 3 million people visited Alaska during the tourism season that ended in April 2025, marking a new record for the state; President Trump has signed a disaster declaration for Western Alaska; Anchorage officials say they're continuing to assist hundreds of people evacuated from Western Alaska after the catastrophic storm.

Hundreds of people rally in Ketchikan as part of the nationwide No Kings protest, Alaska's Boys & Girls Clubs temporarily pause clubhouse operations, and a coalition aimed at reducing the risk of landslide disasters in Southeast Alaska is working on a plan for how to do it.

EPISODE 114: STORIES FROM ITALY, JUNEAU, AND GHOSTS, OH MY!  Catch up on Kat, Jen, and Christina's Spring travels and the ghosts of Juneau! Sources: https://www.nps.gov/articles/khns-princess-sophia.htm https://www.juneauempire.com/news/spirits-from-shipwreck-still-spooking-downtown-business/ Haunted Inside Passage: Ghosts, Legends, and Mysteries of Southeast Alaska  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Princess_Sophia#cite_note-Forgotten_voyage-17 https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/forgotten-voyage/ News: Follow Kat Klockow: https://www.patreon.com/redcatcomics/posts RedCatComics.com Follow Christina Wald: https://www.instagram.com/christinawald_art/  Christina's Sketchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/christinawald Join Christina's SKETCHING AND PAINTING WORKSHOP in Morocco September 2026! https://christinawald.blogspot.com/2025/09/join-me-in-morocco.html Follow Jen Koehler : https://society6.com/jenkoehlerart?fb

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Hurricane-force winds made landfall in the coastal areas of southern Southeast Alaska this afternoon... Community gardens are being funded in Sitka...And a possible new gambling hall on Douglas Island.Stay with us.

In this newscast:  Hurricane-force winds are expected to hit central and southern Southeast Alaska late tonight and into Friday; Construction to get Eaglecrest Ski Area's controversial gondola up and running is finally underway; Juneau School Board President Deedie Sorensen was set to finish her term this year, but she is adding her name to this year's school board race; Renters living on Juneau's historic Telephone Hill have a week to pack up their belongings and vacate their homes before the city's Oct. 1 eviction date

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Hurricane-force winds are expected to hit Southeast Alaska late tonight into Friday...The Ketchikan school board met for the last time before the upcoming municipal election... And people around the world are voting in Fat Bear Week!

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) • Mr. Nagruk Harcharek, President, Voice of the Arctic Inupiat, Anchorage, AK • Ms. Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director, Alaska Miners Association, Anchorage, AK • Mr. Dutch Kuyper, Vice President, Lands and Development, Cook Inlet Region, Inc., Anchorage, AK • Mr. John Christensen Jr., Tribal President, Native Village of Port Heiden, Port Heiden, AK (Minority witness) Panel II (Outside Experts) • Mr. Ethan Tyler, Senior Director, Public Policy and Lands, Aleut, Anchorage, AK • Mr. Clark Penney, President, Penney Capital, Anchorage, AK • Mr. Clarence Clark, Owner, Southeast Alaska Resources, Ketchikan, AK • Mr. Philip Wight, Associate Professor of History and Arctic & Northern Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK (Minority witness) Committee Notice and Documents: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418363 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=118599

Staff writer Richard Simms gives his take of the seven-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam from Vancouver, BC to Southeast Alaska. 

Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood discusses the history and impact of the Roadless Rule, the Tongass National Forest, and how roads and logging affect salmon habitat in Southeast Alaska. We talk about the rule's origins, lessons learned over 25 years, the need for balanced local economies and recreation, and how collaborative restoration and thoughtful management can protect fish, communities, and sustainable timber uses. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

793 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/793 Presented by:  Jackson Hole Fly Company, Pescador on the Fly, Four Wheel Campers,  Smitty's Fly Box When you think of Alaska, you probably picture places like Bristol Bay or the Kenai Peninsula. But tucked away in southeast Alaska is the Tongass National Forest, a wild, untouched rainforest full of remote streams where you could be the only angler for miles around. Sounds pretty awesome, right? Kevin Main from Tongass on the Fly spends his days guiding fly anglers through some of the most untouched rivers of Southeast Alaska. In this episode, find out why fly patterns matter more than just covering ground in certain times of the year, why tides pretty much run the show up there, what it takes to chase steelhead and sea-run cutthroat in spots only reachable by mothership, and why a Stikine River float might be one of the most underrated trips in Alaska.   Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/793