Kristin Spack

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Proposed connection produces division

The proposed link of Bragaw Street to Elmore Road by the University of Alaska Anchorage and Providence Medical Center is producing disagreement between the road builders and those seeking to preserve the relatively undeveloped...

St. Anthony's tackles neighborhood problems

This evening St. Anthony's Catholic Church is hosting a community meeting to take on three concerns not necessarily unique to the Russian Jack neighborhood - increasing graffiti, overflowing dumpsters and a persistent, unresolved road...

Community Forum: PrideFest 2009

Anchorage PrideFest 2008 Anchorage's PrideFest 2009 kicks off next weekend with a Celebration of Change for the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. How far have they come in claiming their place in...

Anti-discrimination hearing testimony dominates assembly meeting

The proposed anti-discrimination amendment to the municipal charter drew hundreds to last night's Anchorage Assembly meeting. The change would make unlawful most situations of discrimination based on sexual orientation. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download...

AWAIC shelter hits capacity

Of all those seeking refuge at Anchorage shelters, among the most desperate are those escaping domestic violence. In recent months, their numbers have increased to the point that space has become critical at...

Senator Mark Begich: A Report from the Battlefield

Photo Provided by Senator Mark Begich’s Office On his first official overseas trip as Alaska's junior senator, Mark Begich spent the Memorial Day recess in Afghanistan and Pakistan with four other senators, getting a close...

Line One: Exercise Physiology

Today's guest on Line One, Dr. Michael Koehle (pictured right) examines the underlying mechanisms of environmental illnesses such as altitude, heat and decompression illness at the UBC Environmental Physiology Lab.  Dr. Koehle is a...

Anchorage based interpreter training program unique in nation

Although English dominates, Anchorage is a multi-cultural community that can often experience language difficulties - whether legal, medical, educational and commercial. This week an Anchorage organization continued its efforts to counter the language...

Algo Nuevo: June 7, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday June 7, 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: June 7, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the June 7, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Djorolen Throw Down Your Heart: Africa Sessions Bela Fleck...

Soul to Soul: June 6, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the June 6, 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 Michael Jackson Michael...

Night Music: June 6, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the June 6, 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 Body And Soul Flight To Freedom Arturo Sandoval GRP Records...

Algo Nuevo Hour: June 5, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday June 5, 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: Scarlet Kitty Lee Boudreaux

Aside from local actors, directors and playwrights, Scarlet Kitty Boudreaux is the sole staff member at Cyrano's, one of Anchorage's most popular local theater companies. This week on Stage Talk,  Boudreaux joins hosts Mark...

New film profiles master Alaska Native artist and her culture

Most of us appreciate the skill of Alaska Native basket makers, but far fewer are aware of the knowledge needed to collect and prepare the materials. KSKA's Len Anderson reports on...

AWAC Presents: Dr. Susan Martin

Dr. Susan Martin is the director of the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University. A longtime expert on immigration and refugee policy, Dr. Martin came to Georgetown University after having...

Airport to test disaster preparedness

This weekend Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport will hold a full-scale aircraft crash exercise. The drill will not affect airline service, but it might cause some alarm if people don't realize why emergency...

Community Forum: Wildfire Mitigation in the Anchorage bowl

Kenai wildfire last month, May 2009. Photo by Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer. A wildfire near Homer last month charred 1100 acres and completely destroyed three homes. What are the chances of a calamity...

Bravo! Brava!: Major Roger LaBlanc

An Alaska Air National Guardsmen, Major Roger LaBlanc was named the 2009 Alaska Distinguished Principal by the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals. Chosen for his outstanding leadership and commitment to improving the opportunities for...

Mayor-elect seeks public comment

Beginning Wednesday evening Anchorage Mayor-elect Dan Sullivan will hold a series of at least three public forums. The city's next mayor wants to hear directly from residents on what they like...and don't...