Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
Alaska News Nightly: November 8, 2011
Western Alaska Storm Forecast Update, Communities Prepare for Storm, Nome Expected to be Among Hardest Hit, No Evacuation Orders in Effect for Kotzebue Area Yet, Coast Guard Evacuates 20 From Rebecca Irene, Arctic Oil, Gas Lease Sales Gets Tentative Go Ahead, State to Make EVOS Available Online, Smaller Timber Sales Might Help Smaller Communities,
Alaska News Nightly: November 7, 2011
Shay Resigns After Arrest, Begich Frustrated Over Lack of Gas Line Project Progress, Alaska-Based Soldier Charged With Attempted Espionage, Goose Creek Prison Will Open in Spring, Pollock B Season Wraps Up, But Some Fish Still Left on Table, ‘Supreme Court Live’ to be Held at Lathrop High School, Sitka Listed Among Global Running Destination, Anchorage Receives Over 10 Inches of Snow Since Saturday
The Arctic
The sea ice continues to melt away more each summer and the U.S. Senate remains stalled on ratifying the Law of the Sea Treaty. But the Coast Guard is beefing up its arctic presence, research vessels are surveying the sea floor, and other nations are beginning to send cargo through Arctic routes.
KSKA: Tuesday, 11/8 @ 10:00am
State Drops Militia Charges; and the Natural Gas Pipeline
The stories up for discussion this week are: state charges dropped against Shaeffer Cox; Alaska gas may go a different direction; Paul Coffey hired to push the Port of Anchorage project; Mark Avery challenged conviction; and shale oil development.
AK: Caring for Elders
For Native elders who grew up in rural Alaska, the desire to die at home runs deep. But taking care of elders in rugged and isolated villages is a complicated task. And for many, aging in place is not an option.
300 Villages: Aniak
This week, we’re going to Aniak, on the Kuskokwim River. Our tour guide is Gwendolyn Brock, the preschool teacher in town. She’s lived there 32 years with her husband, Thomas, who is the kindergarten teacher and the mayor.
Alaska News Nightly: November 4, 2011
Woman, Two Children Die in Car Accident Near Long Lake, Chenault Pushes to Increase Profile of In-State Gas Line, UAF Nome Campus Director Resigns Amid Pot Charges, Court Upholds Cynthia Lord’s Murder Convictions, Dropping of State’s Militia Charges Raises Questions, Fairbanks to Stay Involved in Redistricting Case, ‘SOS’ Initiative Heading Back to Court, AK: Caring for Elders, 300 Villages: Aniak
Air Force Cutting Back Civilian Jobs
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau, Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC & Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Military jobs cuts are being felt in Alaska. The Air Force has eliminated more than 250 jobs previously available to civilians at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage.
Yurts Provide Unique Living Situation
Alaskans live in many different kinds of creative structures. Reporter Diana Saverin recently traveled across the state taking shelter in everything from a converted garbage shed to a wall tent. She also found yurts – lots of yurts.
Alaska News Nightly: November 3, 2011
Air Force Cutting Back Civilian Jobs, Report Calls for More After School Programs, Aleutian Region Listen as State’s Top Fisheries Earner, Providence Hospital Ceasing to Hire Tobacco Users, FCC Ruling Extends Broadband to Rural Areas, Multi-Talented Jeff Brown Wins Statewide Recognition, Yurts Provide Unique Living Situation
Alaska News Nightly: November 2, 2011
State Looks for Coastal Management Alternative, Fairbanks May Opt to Pursue Redistricting Suit, Thousands Without Power on Kenai Peninsula, Airports Prove Vital to State Economy, New Technology May Help Roads Resist Wear and Tear, November is ‘Highway Safety Month’, Industrial Solvent May Be Subject of Federal Study, Bethel to Host New Aircraft Mechanic School, Catcher-Processor Endures Fire at Sea
Alaska News Nightly: November 1, 2011
Alaska Soldier Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage, ‘Mini-Bus’ Bill Passes Senate, Young Pushes for Loosening of Sea Otter Pelt Sale Restrictions, Great Bear Petroleum Won’t Make Decision on Continuing Work Until Next Year, Large Seafood Expo Kicks Off in China, Kenai Predator Control Proves to be Contentious Issue, Agreement Reached for Protection of Knik, Matanuska River-Area Wetlands, UA Aims to Start New Program to Help Students Graduate on Time, Tenakee Students Wade into Science
Alaska News Nightly: October 31, 2011
Dion Sentenced to 124 Years in Craig Case, Court Rules in Favor of Tribes in Child Support Case, Parnell Administration Explains Jump in Real Estate Licensing Fees, Judge to Decide on Fairbanks Redistricting Petition, Dance Diva’s Legacy Lives On, Pilot Dies in Helicopter Crash Near Lake Illiamna, Three Dead in Separate Anchorage Homicides, Palmer Votes to End Water Fluoridation, Fairbanks Ghost Hunters Tracking the Paranormal
300 Villages: Naknek and Ruby
Now it’s time for 300 villages, AK’s regular weekly trip around the state. Today we’re visiting Naknek, on the Alaska Peninsula, and Ruby, on the Yukon River.
Alaska News Nightly: October 28, 2011
States Files Suit OverPebble Mine Initiative, Alaska Touts Lowest Neonatal Mortality Rate In Nation, State Dismisses Militia Charges, Federal Charges Remain, Energy Authority Files Preliminary Permit Application for Hydro Project, Bering Sea Polluck B Season Limping to Close, Brain Injury Network Attempts to Curb High Injury Rates, Sawmill Cove Board Looks to Dock, Marine Services, Murkowski Suggests Gas Line to Fairbanks, AK: Palmer Reindeer Farm's Spooky Surprise, 300 Villages: Naknek and Ruby
Predator Control on the Kenai
Aerial Predator Control is always controversial. And now its being proposed for the Kenai Peninsula for the first time. Advocates say its necessary to boost moose hunting opportunities for Alaska residents. But conservation groups say predators aren't causing the problem.
KSKA: Tuesday 11/1 at 10:00 am
Soul to Soul: October 22, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the October 22, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Something Different: October 23, 2011
Here’s the Sunday, October 23, 2011 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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DankoFjeldAnderson (Lawson, Hallom)
Ridin'...
Anchorage Port Project; and Chuitna Coal Controversy
The topics up for discussion this week are: the Anchorage Port project; Parnell won’t ask for revival of the coastal management program; Chuitna Coal; Pebble Mine update; gas line project “high centered;” and the battle over reapportionment.
KSKA: Friday, 10/28 @ 2:00pm and Saturday, 10/29 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 10/28 @ 7:30pm and Saturday, 10/29 @ 5:00pm