Monthly Archives: April 2008
George Ahmoagak looks to return as North Slope Borough mayor
Former North Slope Borough Mayor George Ahmoagak has announced his intention to run again for borough mayor. The current mayor, Edward Itta will make...
Senator Murkowski pushes for improved health care for women veterans
Today, Lisa Murkowski and other female US senators introduced legislation to improve health services for women veterans. Murkowski says with more women joining the...
Two hunters survive night on Bering Sea ice
Two hunters from the Y-K Delta region were rescued earlier this week after being stranded overnight on the Bering Sea ice.
Kenny Steele, KYUK -...
Alaska Volcano Observatory celebrates 20th birthday
The Alaska Volcano Observatory marked its 20th anniversary with exhibits and cake today on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The AVO is a joint...
Alaska News Nightly: April 2, 2008
Environmental groups up the ante on polar bear status. Plus, the legislature calls for an extension of the special session. And newly elected...
Assembly races create new balance: Selkregg hints at mayor run
In yesterday's municipal election, voters tipped the Anchorage Assembly from its solidly conservative majority to a more liberal/progressive tilt.
Visit muni2008.kska.org for election results.
Len Anderson,...
Anchorage voters approve over 100-million dollars in bonds
Despite an undercurrent of property tax concerns, Anchorage voters approved all seven bond propositions on yesterday's ballot--totaling nearly 103-million dollars.
Visit muni2008.kska.org for election results.
Len...
Community Forum: AGIA update
Kurt Gibson from Governor Palin's Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) team is the guests on this week's Community Forum. Join host Nellie Moore as...
30th Anniversary: Radio "directed by the community"
In 1975 the legislature approved a public radio station in Anchorage. The deadline for applications was set for July 1, 1975. KSKA would...
Senate putting final touches on capital projects budget bill
The bill moved out of the Finance Committee this morning and was on the floor within an hour. The bill spends nearly $2.5 billion...
Alaska doctor tesifies on Medicare before Congress
An Anchorage doctor is in Washington DC to testify against planned changes to the federal medicare program. Dr. Tom Vasileff is joining physicians from...
Soaring gold prices behind new Alaska gold rush
High mineral prices are spurring another gold rush in Alaska. Peter Frantz, a geologist with the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks, says the...
Sitka sac roe fishery sets new record
The Sitka sac roe herring fishery wrapped up yesterday evening in a 4-1/2 hour opener that saw seiners land the rest of their record...
Prince Rupert ferry dock under repair
Prince Rupert officials say they’re firmly committed to repairing the British Columbia city’s ferry terminal. Alaska officials had to cancel one sailing after the...
Municipal elections underway in Anchorage
Today Anchorage voters are deciding the fate of a half dozen municipal assembly seats and bond propositions totaling around $103,000,000.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Anniversary of historic tsunami arouses vivid memories
62 years ago today, one of the 20th century's worse tsunamis hit the pacific ocean. It followed an 8.2 magnitude earthquake that was ecorded...
Alaska News Nightly: April 1, 2008
The state Senate puts its seal on a capital project budget. Plus, high-flying gold prices spark a new Alaska gold rush. And municipal elections...
Talk of Alaska: Moving to renewable energy
Some environmental activists have declared Tuesday to be “Fossil Fool Day,” saying it’s time to work for a “Just, Green Energy Future.” What would...
Hispanic group asks Anchorage school superintendent how to help Latino students
This weekend Anchorage School Superintendent Carol Comeau met with a local Hispanic council to discuss improving overall Latino student performance in district schools.
Len Anderson,...
30th Anniversary: Quintessential KSKA, circa 1980
Before the days of downloading and digitizing, daily news reports stretched across the room on reels of paper sent over the AP wire. KSKA's...