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For generations, people around the world have turned to heat and steam for healing, connection, and ritual—most famously in places like Finland, where sauna is a way of life. But long before modern wellness trends, Indigenous communities here in Alaska practiced their own forms of “steaming,” using…

This week on Hometown Alaska, we’re joined by marine biologist Tim Sands to share what it’s like working at the heart of one of the world’s most remarkable fisheries—and appearing in the new PBS series “Shared Planet.” From the waters of Bristol Bay, we’ll uncover why this fishery continues to thri…

It's almost time for summer, and we know what some of you might be thinking, “there’s still snow on the ground, why are we already talking about summer?” Well, now is the time for parents and providers to be registering their kids for summer camps. It’s not a secret that Alaska has a child-care sho…