Monthly Archives: December 2008
4,000 families receive GIFT from Anchorage churches and charities
On Monday Anchorage agencies, churches and other organizations combined forces to distribute children's gifts and holiday meals to individuals and families in need. "GIFT"...
National Geographic: Sitka a top historic destination
The National Geographic Society has named Sitka as one of the world's top historic destinations. The Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations has compiled a...
Unalaska teacher explores Galapagos on international grant
Every year Toyota sends teachers from around the United States on trips to different parts of the world to help them develop creative, internationally-inspired...
What’s the ‘right’ subsistence harvest goal for Sitka Sound herring eggs?
The Fish and Game Advisory Board took comment last week on proposals related to herring in Sitka Sound that will be considered by the...
Alaska News Nightly: December 24, 2008
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Willie Hensley
Willie Hensley joins Sandy and Dick to talk about his book, Fifty Miles from Tomorrow: A Memoir of Alaska and the Real People.
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Holiday Programming: Christmas Eve
'Twas the day before Christmas and we wanted to hear, some of our favorite Christmas classics, on the radio, in the Last Frontier. While...
Are Ribbon seals facing extinction? NOAA says no
The federal government has decided not to list Ribbon seals under the Endangered Species Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the...
Fairbanks, Juneau air particulates well above EPA guidelines
Fairbanks and Juneau have been formally designated as non-attainment areas for fine particulate pollution by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Alaska communities are...
Two soldiers, one former soldier held in Fairbanks theft/murder
A Fairbanks businessman reported missing last week is dead. Daniel Frederick, 62, a downtown resident who operated the Army surplus and antique shop "Blondies,"...
University of Alaska report explores complex Alaska economy
The University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) has just concluded a comprehensive study that looks beyond the usual factors that...
Commercial fishing permits now renewable online
Alaska's commercial fishing permit holders can now renew their permits and vessel licenses over the Internet. The states limited entry commission staff started the...
Alaskan to lead National Wildlife Refuge System
The manager of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge has received a promotion that will put him at the helm of all 548 refuges...
Audio Postcard: Ice skating Juneau’s Twin Lakes
Juneau set a new record this fall with 34 consecutive days of precipitation. But last week, day after day of sunny skies sent Juneau...
‘Operation Santa’ makes some early visits to rural Alaska
Operation Santa has been bringing Christmas presents to children in rural Alaska for over 20 years. This year KUCB's Anne Hillman tagged along for...
Alaska News Nightly: December 23, 2008
The federal government has decided not to list Ribbon seals under the Endangered Species Act. An environmental group is calling the ruling delusional. Plus,...
GIFT's food and presents draws over 4,000 families
Yesterday Anchorage agencies, churches and other organizations combined forces to distribute children's gifts and holiday meals to individuals and families in need. "GIFT"...
Holiday Programming: Dec. 23
One more candle on the menorah and two more Hanukkah specials on KSKA today: At 9:00 AM, Happy Joyous Hanukkah features a concert from...
Stevens calls for conviction set-aside in light of FBI whistleblower revelations
Lawyers for Senator Ted Stevens today called for his felony conviction to be thrown out. The move comes after an FBI agent, acting as...
Obama pick for NOAA chief praised by conservationists
Oregon State University Marine Biology professor Jane Lubchenco has been chosen to head up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) by the incoming...