Monthly Archives: December 2008
Alaska’s new Senate delegation meets in Washington
Photo by Libby Casey
Alaska's Democratic Senator-elect Mark Begich spent today walking the halls of Congress. Begich won't be sworn-in until next month but he's...
Line One: Our Ailing Health Care
The U.S. health care conversation continues on Line One as host Dr. Woodard welcomes filmmaker and Oregon Emergency Physician, Dr. Paul Hochfeld . In...
Assembly races to pass DUI law before January 1st
Last Friday afternoon, Anchorage Assembly members gathered for the sole purpose of introducing a single ordinance. The meeting was less than five minutes,...
Algo Nuevo: Dec. 7, 2008
Here’s the music playlist from the December 7, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
Something Different: Dec. 7, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 7, 2008 edition of Something Different with Betsy.
All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song...
Soul to Soul: Dec. 6, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 6, 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
The Twilight Show: Dec. 6, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 6, 2008 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer.
All tracks played are listed below in the...
Stage Talk: The Boyfriend
The Boyfriend, a musical comedy set in the roaring 20s, opens tonight at Cyrano's in Anchorage. Stage Talk host Jean Paal recollects seeing Julie...
Night Music: Dec. 4, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the December 4, 2008 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the...
Remembering Rosealee Walker’s impact on Alaskan politics
Memorial services were held today in Baltimore, Maryland for long-time Alaska resident Rosalee Walker, who died Thanksgiving Day.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
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Sitka’s wellness center preserved for one year
The Hames Wellness Center on the now-defunct Sheldon Jackson College campus will continue to exist, at least for another year. The Sitka City and...
Klawock’s expanded senior center opens its doors
The Klawock Senior Center recently completed a major expansion. An open house was held to show off the new apartments and communal areas.
Jay Marble,...
Divided assembly approves two union contracts
With a split vote the Anchorage Assembly approved two labor contracts last night. The pair of agreements carry a possible total cost increase...
Community Forum: Weatherizing in Alaska
As we near the winter solstice, many Alaskans are struggling to stay warm. We notice those little breezes leaking cold air into our snug...
Anchorage school board puts new focus on discipline figures
Except for an increase in middle school suspensions over last year, the first quarter discipline report for the Anchorage School District is very similar...
Racial balance in Anchorage schools shows historic change
ASD Memorandum #141, 2008 - 2009 Ethnicity Report
Minority students now outnumber White students in the Anchorage School District. That's according to a report...
Listen to KSKA on your iPhone / iPod Touch
Do you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch?
If so, now you can take KSKA's live audio stream with you anywhere you and you...
Talk of Alaska: Exxon ‘Valdez’ Oil Spill of 1989
Are we on guard against another major oil spill? As the checks finally go out to those damaged by the Exxon Valdez oil spill...
Homer Electric exploring ‘low impact’ hydro power options on Kenai
Homer Electric Association is partnering with Wind Energy Alaska to study whether or not low impact hydroelectric sites will work at four locations on...
Line One: Influenza
Stay healthy this winter and learn the best ways to avoid contracting the flu this season. Dr. Woodard welcomes infectious disease expert, Dr. Jay...