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Assembly rejects budget revision resolution

A move to reinstate two bus service days and fund three municipal positions failed at last night's Anchorage Assembly meeting, with Mayor Dan Sullivan urging members to wait at least until his administration deals...

Line One: Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention

Teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy among young adults is at the root of a number of important public health and social challenges. After a two year drop, the teen birth rate is on the...

Some Anchorage businesses already have sexual orientation protection

Tomorrow evening the Anchorage Assembly continues its public hearing regarding a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance that would protect gay and lesbians. If passed, the ordinance would not allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation. But...

Algo Nuevo: July 5, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday July 5, 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: July 5, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the July 5, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name The Star Spangled Banner Red, White and Blues:...

Soul to Soul: July 4, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the July 4, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Artist Name Song Title Album Title Junior M.A.F.I.A. Player's Anthem Street...

Night Music: July 4, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the July 4, 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 Mama Llama Samba Music of America U.S. Air Force...

Algo Nuevo Hour: July 3, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday July 3, 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...

Stage Talk: Anchorage High School Auditorium

With 2,000 seats the Anchorage High School Auditorium was the largest venue in Anchorage in 1954. The Grateful Dead, Three Dog Night, and Garrison Keillor have all graced the stage of what is today...

Anchorage's oldest American Legion post celebrates 90 years

Like communities across the nation, Anchorage embraces the Fourth of July with a bevy of traditions. One of the oldest for the city is the parade, which again this year will feature Anchorage's...

Sullivan takes mayor's oath

Hundreds crowded the Discovery Theater yesterday to watch Dan Sullivan become the seventh elected mayor of the unified municipality of Anchorage. KSKA's Len Anderson attended the ceremony and has this report. Len Anderson, KSKA...

Web Extra: Mayor Sullivan's Inauguration Speech

After taking the oath of office Wednesday afternoon, now Mayor Dan Sullivan followed tradition by thanking his supporters and describing his administration goals.  Here is that speech in its entirety. Download Audio (MP3)

Land cost flap obscures archives' value

Prime land in midtown Anchorage is sitting idle due to a federal-level snafu. Plans for a new Anchorage center for the National Archives and Records Administration are on hold, and an investigative report just...

Eagle River/Chugiak celebrates its new town center

Inside the new Eagle River/Chugiak Town Center. Photo by Len Anderson Yesterday's dedication of the new Eagle River/Chugiak Town Center shows that dreams can become reality, especially when backed by determined, broad-based community support. Len Anderson,...

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Summer Reading

Literary guru, author and voracious reader, Wayne Mergler joins hosts Sandy and Dick this month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler. Mergler discusses books he looks forward to reading this summer and highly anticipated new...

Acting Mayor Claman reflects on his six month administration

This is the final full day for the administration of Acting Mayor Matt Claman. Tomorrow Dan Sullivan takes the oath of office as Anchorage's new mayor. Recently, KSKA's Len Anderson talked to...

First five autopsies show no suspicious circumstances

The Anchorage Police Department announced today that the investigations into the deaths of five homeless men during May and June show no sign of foul play. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Line One: Health Care Reform

Dr. John Oberlander (right), associate professor of Social Medicine and Health Policy & Management at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill will be this week's guest on Line One. As the debate...

Algo Nuevo: June 28, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday June 28, 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...

Traveling Music: June 28, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the June 28, 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 Busy Makin' Money Burl Sheldon Busy Makin' Money www.burlsheldon.com Perfection Peter...