Alaska Podcast

Six Hour Car Travel Team Bonding - Braiden Williams

Laurie Prax interviews Valdez Nordic Ski team member, Braiden Williams, about the team's chemistry as the season comes to an end.

SWAN - Moments Of Gratitude - Matt Wadsworth

Laurie Prax interviews Matt Wadsworth about SWAN, colors, emotions, buckets, and a deeper look to mental and personal health.

Traveling Troubles - Todd Wegner

KVAK's Hunter Hoppe interviews Athletics Director of Valdez High School, Todd Wegner, and the struggles of traveling out of Valdez and trying to return home.

SWAN - Well Rounded Wellness

Laurie Prax interviews Haden Bricker about SWAN's Winter Wellness Challenege, along with the events it hold and the goal of the challenege.

The Prize Of Achieving Your Goals - SWAN Allie Steed

Laurie Prax interviews Allie Steed abbout SWAN's Winter Wellness Challenege and the perks of people reaching for their goals.

SWAN - Dancing Through Winter Together

Laurie Prax interviews Haden Bricker about SWAN's Winter Wellness Challenege and the events that come with.

Lulo Reinhardt Talks About International Guitar Night

KVAK's Laurie Prax talks to International Guitar Night artist Lulo Reinhardt from Germany. Reinhart will play with three other guitarists from around the world Tuesday night 7pm at the Valdez Civic Center.

Prospector Recognition of Alyeska & Oil Industry

Helping To Reach Your Goals - SWAN Allie Steed

Laurie Prax interviews Allie Steed about SWAN's Winter Wellness Challenge, helping Valdezians accomplishing their goals.

Boats Float - Until They Don't

VALDEZ – KVAK’s Laurie Prax interviewed USCG Lieutenant Alexander Henry and Mo Radotich of the DEC to find out what happens when a boat sinks in the Valdez Harbor. Henry provided tips to keep boats from sinking. Radotich shared information about what happens after the boat sinks and how DEC plays a role.

Heartwarming Christmas Show Coming to Valdez

KVAK's Laurie Prax talks with Grace Fahrney and Shane Mitchell about their upcoming performance in "Twice Upon a Christmas Show" happening Wednesday, Dec 18th at 7pm at the Valdez Civic Center.

Interview with Kevin Henderson of Nordic Block Fiddlers

Tom Hsieh - Ravn Alaska - Essential Air Service

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Tom Hsieh, CEO of New Pacific Airlines dba Ravn Alaska, about their proposal to provide Essential Air Service to Valdez. Public comment on the proposals will close September 23rd at midnight. CLICK HERE to access proposals and public comment

Jacob Caldwell - Kenai Aviation - Essential Air Service

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Jacob Caldwell, Chief Commercial Officer for Kenai Aviation, about their proposal to provide Essential Air Service to Valdez. Public comment on the proposals will close September 23rd at midnight. CLICK HERE to access proposals and public comment

Advice From A Previous Derby Winner

KVAK's Laurie Prax Interviewed Penny Skuza, a winner from a previous Valdez Silver Salmon derby about some tips fro new anglers.

Fairbanks Angler Has a Great Day Fishing

Martha Hawking was interviewed by KVAK's Laurie Prax after she went fishing for silver salmon out of Valdez.

Everbody is Catching Fish in Valdez

KVAKs Laurie Prax interviews Julie Andersen about her halibut trip fishing out of Valdez, Alaska. Andersen said it was a beautiful day on the water

Catching a 13.02-Pound Silver Salmon

KVAK's Laurie Prax talks to Joel Stevens who caught a 13.02-pound silver salmon. Stevens talks about the anitcipation of watching the leaderboard while in 1st place.

Advisory Announcement for PWS

KVAKs Laurie Prax shares information on an announcement the ADF&G releaced regarding the silver salmon in Valdez, AK.

Joel Stephens 13.02 Pound Silver Salmon

KVAK's Laurie Prax speaks to Joel Stephens about his 13.02 pound silver salmon catch in the Prince William Sound.