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Listen to Yugtun Qanemcit from July 18, 2024.

Listen to Yugtun Qanemcit from July 19, 2024.

Listen to Yugtun Qanemcit from July 25, 2024.

Dr. Ellen Hodges and Brian Lefferts converse with YKHC Public Information Officer Nicholai Joekay to discuss tuberculosis in the Y-K Delta.

Opponents of the proposed Donlin gold mine, which would be located above the Kuskokwim River, just 10 miles north of Crooked Creek, have filed a challenge of the federal permitting process.Opponents say the increase barge traffic and other aspects of the mine threaten the fisheries residents depend on. The Calista Corporation point to economic benefits from the project. On the phone to speak about the project is Thomas Leonard, Chevak Tribal member and Calista’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Also on the phone to talk with him is KYUK’s Johanna Eurich.

Joining us for “Coffee” this morning are two biologists with the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Bryan Daniels and Randall Friendly have just returned from counting and studying waterfowl out on the coast. Here to speak with them about the importance of these birds and some of the challenges they face is KYUK’s Sage Smiley.

Listen to the local English newscast from July 16, 2024.

The Alaska Center for the Book is awarding a literacy award this year to three people who have collaborated for years to write books about Yupik culture, tradition and language. Joining us on the phone today are Carol Sturgulewski with the Alaska Center for the Book, Alice Rearden, who worked with Ann Fienup-Riordan and Marie Meade to produce books about Yupik culture and tradition. Here to speak with them is KYUK’s Johanna Eurich.

Listen to the local English newscast from July 18, 2024.

Marie Meade has been in the vanguard of Yupik cultural work for decades. Now she is releasing an album of Yupik songs. JoiningOn the phone is Marie and Here to speak with her is KYUK’s Gabby Salgado