Talk of Alaska

The remnants of Typhoon Halong devastated dozens of communities last October. More than 1500 people relocated and three people died after the powerful storm hit Alaska’s western coast. One year later, where do recovery efforts stand, and what lessons can be learned for responding to future disasters?

Aviation experts address safe flying and infrastructure needs for Alaska's skies and the people who travel them.

Educating Alaska’s kids costs money – a lot of it. And school district officials have said time and again they’re not getting enough to keep pace with inflation. Alaska education leaders weigh in on where there's some relief and where the main budgetary pinch points still are.

As the election season heats up, we’ll hear from candidates for governor. On this Talk of Alaska hear from candidate Treg Taylor.

The accessibility of local foods has changed over the years. Why is that and how can eating food from where you live affect your experience of place?

Locally owned and operated news sites are popping up around Alaska, and these homegrown newsrooms are run by people who believe in the power of news.

Alaska's road system is rated near the bottom in the nation for safety. What are the factors that make driving here so hazardous, and what are the best ideas for improving safety?

What is the outlook for Anchorage’s economic future and how does that affect the economy in the rest of the state?

Historical accuracy, the good and the bad, is critical for understanding who we are collectively and how we’ve grown or not as a civilization. Join us as Alaskans who work to correct historical mistakes speak out on current attempts to silence uncomfortable truths.

For centuries, the Bering and Chukchi seas have been some of the most productive basins in the world for feeding migrating whales and other marine species. But changes in sea ice cover and food availability are affecting the ocean ecosystem.