Monthly Archives: December 2008
Juneau remains frugal with energy
Six months after Juneau emerged from its energy emergency, the capital city continues to conserve electricity.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
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US Cross Country Ski Championships come to Anchorage
The top Nordic skiers in the country are descending on Anchorage this coming weekend for the U-S cross country championships. About 500 skiers are...
Juneau couple wins national book award
Juneau's Richard and Nora Marks Dauenhauer have won a 2008 American Book Award for their latest publication Anóoshi Lingít Aaní Ká: Russians in Tlingit...
Scientists study “Moonmilk” in southeast caves
Scientists are studying an unusual form of life found in some Southeast Alaska caves. It’s called moonmilk, and it’s made up of tiny organisms...
Bristol Palin gives birth to a son
The 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has given birth in Alaska to a son. People magazine reports that Bristol...
Alaska News Nightly: December 29, 2008
The Governor's daughter Bristol gives birth to a son. A fire in Valdez shuts down the Petro Star Refinery. Also, Bethel Search & Rescue...
Line One: Pediatric urology
Anchorage pediatric urologist, Dr. David Bomalaski cares for children with diseases or malformations of the genitals or urinary tract. Or, as he ...
Algo Nuevo: Dec. 28, 2008
Here’s the music playlist from the December 28, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
Rock Island Line: Dec. 28, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 28, 2008 edition of Rock Island Line with Steve Grabacki and Marianne Kerr.
All tracks played are listed...
Holiday programming: Dec. 28
Wait wait...it's Sunday. Yes, it is Sunday and Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me is on KSKA at 12:00pm today. To make room for The...
Soul to Soul: Dec. 27, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 27, 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
The Twilight Show: Dec. 27, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 27, 2008 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer.
All tracks played are listed below in the...
The Best of Public Radio 2008
Today (Sat, Dec 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) we're revisiting some of the most memorable moments in public radio from all of...
APRN news returns Monday, Dec 29
Happy Holidays! The APRN news team is currently taking a seasonal break. We will return with the latest Alaska news on Monday, December 29.
By...
Stage Talk: Best of 2008
For the last Stage Talk of 2008, hosts Mark and Jean take a look back at the theatrical year in Anchorage, revealing their...
Holiday programming: Dec. 26
Christmas is complete, but Hanukkah continues for two more nights. Listen for Chanukah in Story and Song this morning at 9:00am on KSKA, A...
Holiday Programming: Christmas Day
As you gather with family, feast with friends, unwrap gifts, toast your glasses, satisfy your sweet tooth, dig deep into your Christmas stockings, cuddle...
Alaska Airlines canceled 450 flights amidst messy northwest storms
The unusual snowstorms that hit Seattle and Portland beginning December 19 forced the cancellation of 450 Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights. Airline spokesman...
Anchorage nursing home resumes business under old managers — temporarily
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued a 60-day provisional license to the Raindance Corporation, the troubled owners of the Mary...
Fairbanks Diocese may lease geothermal lands in western Alaska
The Fairbanks Catholic Diocese wants to sell or lease land with geothermal potential on the Seward Peninsula. The Diocese plans to put out a...