Public Affairs

Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallot’s opening remarks for “Building a Sustainable Future: Conversations with Alaskans” on the evening of Friday, June 5. The More videos and resources about the Alaska budget and fiscal situation available on our page for the event: Building a Sustainable Future: Conversations with Alaskans. Watch this video on Vimeo Recorded at the…

“What We’ve Learned” is the fourth in a series of A Roof town hall discussions. A year since the launch of 360 North and KTOO’s series on housing and homelessness issues, host Casey Kelly and guests will talk about what we’ve learned during the project so far. They’ll discuss affordable housing, the current state of…

Hear how a place to stay has made a big difference. Staff and residents speak about Karluk Manor, a 46-unit “Housing First” facility offering a safe, stable residence for homeless individuals affected by chronic alcoholism.

NEST considers itself “the last resort next to freezing to death,” said Executive Director Sue Steinacher. She describes NEST as an “overnight winter shelter for any adult in need, regardless of their level of intoxication.”

Ever wanted to have a better understanding of our energy usage and its effect on climate change? Bill Leighty explains carbon dioxide emissions, possible energy sources, and climate change in a clear, concise way. “Climate Change” is our vernacular for five imminent dangers caused by humanity’s unrestrained combustion of fossil fuels: Rapid climate change (warming),…

A forum exploring the costs of healthcare in Alaska and how they affect Alaska’s fiscal future. Panelists will discuss reasons for the high healthcare costs in Alaska and possible solutions to reduce them. Panelists include: Presentations: Are Health Care Costs in Alaska spiraling out of control? Mouhcine Guettabi, ISER, Assistant Professor of Economics Health Care…