Yearly Archives: 2011
Alaska News Nightly: December 23, 2011
Bill Proposed to Protect Seniors’ Finances; Bristol Bay Seafood Processing Sector Continues Consolidation; Trooper Investigating Savoonga Man’s Death; Coast Guard Cutter Returns to San Diego; Winter in Alaska: Perfect for Ice Fishing; “Muktukmas” Celebrates Sharing, Caring and Food!; AK: Getting Ready for Christmas in Aniak; 300 Villages: North Pole
Bristol Bay Seafood Processing Sector Continues Consolidation
The consolidation of the seafood processing sector in Bristol Bay took another step forward this week.
Trooper Investigating Savoonga Man’s Death
A State Trooper was in Gambell on Wednesday to investigate the death of a 34-year-old Savoonga man— Stanley Rookok, who had gone missing last week while on a short trip to get water.
Coast Guard Cutter Returns to San Diego
After three months on patrol in Alaska’s Bering Sea, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sherman sailed into the home port of San Diego Thursday morning, delivering on the promise of being home for Christmas.
Winter in Alaska: Perfect for Ice Fishing
Ice fishing is a time-honored winter sport on the Kenai Peninsula – a way to have some fun outdoors and put some fresh fish on the table.
“Muktukmas” Celebrates Sharing, Caring and Food!
Forget Wassail, Kris Kringle, Yule Logs and kisses under the mistletoe. This year, we have "Muktukmas," a brand new holiday celebration that embraces the ideals of sharing, kindness and lots of food.
Recognizing Alaska Volunteers
Alaska is still a place where one person can make a difference. If you know someone or some group who deserve thanks for their efforts as volunteers, you can show your appreciation by calling into the next Hometown Alaska and thanking them live on the air.
KSKA: Wednesday 12/28 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
The Year in Review – 2011
In 2011, Alaska was raked by storms and federal budget cuts began to be felt. A special session of the Legislature on coastal zone management went nowhere. Lawmakers whose corruption convictions were overturned were convicted again. We’ll be talking about the news of the past year on the last Talk of Alaska of 2011.
The Family Vacation!
The holiday season for many of us means planning family travel. Are you headed out of town for the holidays with your family? Or will your clan enjoy a "stay-cation" this year? Where do you go and how do you get there safely, affordably and with the least amount of headache while keeping everyone happy? Host Shana Sheehy explores these questions and more with our guests Scott McMurren of Alaska TravelGram and Erin Kirkland of AKontheGo.
KSKA: Tuesday, 12/27 @ 2pm and 7pm
300 Villages: North Pole
Where else would be go right before Christmas but North Pole? The interior community really gets into the spirit of the season. We talk with Kathy Weber, city clerk in North Pole.
AK: Aniak Gets Ready for Christmas
We dug into the archives for this story about a Christmas play in Aniak. The village doesn't have a mall, a movie theater or even a sit down restaurant. But in December a few years ago, there was no shortage of entertainment in the community. Most of the town packed into the high school gym for the show.
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Coming up this week, we have a couple stories from the recent North Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting, hear the governor's plan to sell more fish to Europe, and find out how young fishermen can get a jump on learning the ropes.
Alaska State Council On The Arts
Alaska Radio Reader Rambler hosts Charlotte Fox as she says farewell to leading the Alaska State Council On The Arts, but she is leaving with a Major State Arts Event as part of her legacy and leadership of Alaska's infinite resource..the nurturing of the rich Arts and Cultural life of Alaska.
KSKA: Monday, 12/26 @ 1:00pm
Coast Guard Cutter Will Break Ice For Nome Fuel Delivery
The Coast Guard is confirming that the Cutter Healy will be used to break ice for a Russian tanker in the first-ever winter fuel delivery in Nome.
Anchorage Storms Cause Widespread Electric Utility Damage
A series of high wind events in Anchorage over the past several days have meant power outages due to storm damage.
FEMA Makes Disaster Funds Available To Alaska
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available to Alaska.
Jeff King Wins First Race Since Coming Out Of Retirement
Mushing legend Jeff King is back in the game. In his first race since retiring following the 2010 Iditarod, the Denali Park musher posted a convincing come from behind victory in a big early season race this past weekend.
GIFT Draws 5,000 In-Need Families
This week the Food Bank and Salvation Army, along with Marine Corps Toys for Tots held Neighborhood GIFT. The annual event drew nearly 5,000 families in need to six locations for holiday dinner fixings and toys.
Rep. Gara Pushes For Laptop Donations For Foster Kids
The festivities of the holidays can serve as a bitter reminder to foster youth that they are separated from their own families.
Fairbanks Awards Contract To Investigate Local LNG Distribution Expansion
The Fairbanks North Star Borough has awarded a contract to investigate expansion of local natural gas distribution. The $430,000 bid award to Northern Economics is for a two-fold study.