Kristin Spack

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Hometown, Alaska: The Future of Libraries

Libraries make information available for everyone. But in a world of Google and Kindle, the work of libraries has changed. What is the new role of libraries, and how should they be redesigned to...

Mat-Su Election Results

Mat-Su Borough voters kept a tight grip on their wallets yesterday as they rejected both a sales tax and school district bond package. KSKA's Len Anderson has more on yesterday's results. Matanuska-Susitna Borough:  Unofficial...

Line One: The New Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer

The human papillomavirus is responsible for almost all instances of cervical cancer worldwide. And now, there is a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. We’ve seen the ads on television and read articles in magazines...

Line One: The New Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer

The human papillomavirus is responsible for almost all instances of cervical cancer worldwide. And now, there is a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. We’ve seen the ads on television and read articles in...

Algo Nuevo: October 4, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday October 4, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail...

Mat-Su voter's to decide whether to use sales tax for property tax relief

Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will decide on how Borough government is funded at tomorrow's general election.A proposed sales tax on the ballot would add three percent on the dollar to Borough coffers, but many...

Traveling Music: October 4, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the October 4, 2009 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title CD Label Links Dance Across White Horses Karen Boylan Dance Across...

Night Music: October 3, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the October 3, 2009 edition of Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Label American Beauty Rag American Beauties Glenn Jenks BB 106CD Fig Leaf American...

Algo Nuevo Hour: October 2, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday October 2, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo kska org or post your...

Development and taxes divides Mat-Su candidates

Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will select a Borough mayor and three Assembly seats next Tuesday. As APRN’s Ellen Lockyer reports, the fastest growing area in the state is facing and an ever- widening...

Stage Talk: Harvey

Everyone needs a friend - someone they can talk to, a friend they can take places. Elwood P. Dowd's best friend is Harvey. The trouble is, Harvey is a 6 foot rabbit only Elwood...

Addressing Alaskans: U.S. – Canada as Arctic Ocean Neighbors

An expert on international ocean policy and law, Dr. Ted McDorman has participated in variety of projects for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, including the drafting of legislation, conducting workshops...

Hometown, Alaska: Why Are We Here?

Image source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, Demographics Unit Most Alaskans came from somewhere else. We all had reasons for coming, reasons for staying. And those reasons can tell...

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: The Courtship of Zack and Ada

Celebrating 50 years of statehood, Cyrano's 2009 season features five world premieres of all Alaskan plays written by Alaskan playwrights. Arlita Jones kicked off the statehood series at Cyrano's with Make Good the Fires...

Line One: Helping Children Grieve – A look at Camp Erin

The death of a family member or close friend is a life changing event. For a child, the loss can be devastating. Find out more about Camp Erin, the largest national network of bereavement...

Line One: Helping Children Grieve – A Look at Camp Erin

The death of a family member or close friend is a life changing event. For a child, the loss can be devastating. Find out more about Camp Erin, the largest national...

Algo Nuevo: September 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday September 27, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail...

Something Different: September 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the September 27, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Tounka Tchamantche Rokia Traore The Uncloudy Day Death and Taxes The Jolly Bankers Armadas Anglicana Show...

Night Music: September 26, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the September 26, 2009 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Label Links The Very Thought of You Collection Diane Schuur GRP Grd-9591 Caught...

Algo Nuevo Hour: September 25, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday September 25, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo kska org or post your...