Episode of Writers’ Showcase, featuring professional actors presenting writing by Alaskans with five pieces that take us all over the state. We go fishing with Ernestine Hayes as child on the docks of downtown Juneau, and sit by a fire with Dave Hunsaker on the Homer Spit. Each piece, in one way or another, is…

In the marine environment of Arctic Alaska, the seasonal presence (or absence) of sea ice influences everything: weather systems, food webs, migration patterns, human cultures, and resource development. Scientists from NOAA, UAF, and the U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service share findings and thoughts on 2 years of unprecedented research in the Northern Bering and Chukchi…

Tsunamis, caused by earthquakes or landslides, are a danger that affects people in coastal communities around Alaska. Large waves caused by displaced water can devastate coastlines for thousands of miles with little warning. Joel Curtis, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, speaks about the causes and response to tsunamis, and the threat they pose.

The Juneau World Affairs Council presents “The Syrian Refugee Crisis: From the Front Lines to the Headlines” with Eric Kocher. Kocher is an EMT and attorney from Haines who’s spent six months in Greece with medical and legal teams helping Syrian refugees who have fled war.

A narrative concert featuring the writings of John Muir and the music of “Chance Ensemble”. More information is at www.chanceworld.com.

Bernard Khoury studied architecture at Rhode Island School of Design (BFA 1990/B.Arch 1991). He received a Masters in Architectural Studies from Harvard University (M.Arch 1993) and started an independent practice that same year.  Over the past 15 years, his office has developed an international reputation and a significant diverse portfolio of projects both locally and…