Yearly Archives: 2012

Last year, everything Bill Popp thought he knew about his family changed. He found out he had a younger sister, who his mom had to give up for adoption. In the first two stories, we heard why that family secret existed and how it was eventually revealed. In this final story, Anchorage Daily News columnist Julia O'Malley describes how the family was reunited again after fifty years.

It's almost time for Alaskans to file for their permanent fund dividends. And that means they also have the option to give a portion of their pfd to charitable and non-profit organizations through the state's charitable giving program, Pick. Click. Give. In 2013 there are more organizations than ever to give to.

Alaska news photographer for over 30 years, Jim Lavrakas is an Anchorage icon. He joins hosts Sandy and Dick on this month's edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler to discuss his new book "Snap Decisions" and how he used Kickstarter to fund it. KSKA: Monday 12/31 at 1:00 pm

Many people are clearing out the Christmas tree, getting rid of wrapping paper ... and trying to figure out what to do with old electronics. But you don't have to throw that stuff away. As KSKA's Daysha Eaton reports, in Anchorage, you can recycle it.

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, but sometimes a play is more than just a play. Sigmund Freud (Dick Reichman) and C. S. Lewis (Kevin T. Bennett) and director, Krista Schwarting come by the station to have a session with Stage Talk and talk about Freud's Last Session. This exciting two-man debate between seemingly opposing but surprisingly similar views runs Jan 4 - 27 at Cyrano's. KSKA: Friday 12/28 at 2:45 pm

Bill Popp thought he knew his family. Popp is president of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation. And his family is a close-knit, longtime Alaska clan who talk and text and gather often at Bill’s house in east Anchorage. But last year, everything Bill thought he knew about his family changed. And all it took was one random Google search. A collaboration of the the Anchorage Daily News and APRN, hear the full 30-minute radio story of how the family came to be reunited on A Closer Look. KSKA: Saturday 12/29 at 6:00 pm & Sunday 12/30 at 7:30 pm

One of the benefits of living in a very rural area like I do is that there is very limited light pollution. The moon and the stars can really light up the night, and the Northern Lights are much more visible when they decide to make an appearance. Winter in Alaska may be cold, but in so many ways, it's the most beautiful time of year. Read more.

Uncover the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet. Founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino pioneered a new dance philosophy by daringly combining modern and traditional techniques and art with social statement, and integrating pop and rock music scores. Tracing the struggles and triumphs of the company from 1956 to the present. TV: Friday, 12/28 at 9:30pm

This is the time for big family gatherings. And for Bill Popp’s family in Anchorage, those celebrations will be even sweeter this year. Last fall, Popp found out he had a younger sister, who his mom had given up for adoption in 1961. Yesterday, we heard how that family secret was revealed after 50 years. Today, Julia O’Malley tells part two of the story – why Bill’s mom Mary Lou had to put the baby up for adoption.

Some well known names in the Alaska mushing world are heading toward Eagle today as the inaugural running of the Top of the World 350 kicked off in Tok. Lance Mackey, Gerry Willomitzer and Dan Kaduce are among the 22 mushers racing toward the Yukon river community near the Canadian border. The race is in honor of Eagle elder Issac Juneby who passed away last summer. Shyanne Beatty is Juneby’s niece. She’s helping with the organization of the race and spoke to me today from the Tok Dog Musher’s association headquarters. She says mushers came from across the state.

View Mail Box Thefts in a larger map The U.S. Postal Service is offering a reward for information about a man who allegedly stole mail collection boxes in Anchorage over the Christmas holiday.