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Anchorage’s Native charter school opens, but is still recruiting students

Classes have started at the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, but Anchorage's newest K through 6th grade alternative is still looking for more students...and a bus driver. Anchorage's Native charter school faces enrollment shortfall...

Community Forum: Election 2008

Trying to sort out all the possible scenarios that could result from the general election is mind-boggling. What happens if our governor goes to Washington, D.C.? How will Senator Ted Stevens make out...

Anchorage enrollment exceeds expectations

Last night the Anchorage School Board dealt with a situation it hadn't encountered in several years - more students enrolling than predicted. ASD: Request for Additional Staffing for Enrollment and Program Need (PDF) ASD: First Two...

New reports shows city accidents, traffic use

Anchorage traffic fatalities increased in 2007 over the previous two years, but remained below 2002's peak of 34 deaths on city streets. Those statistics are just a portion of the municipality's newly...

Line One: Environmental Cancer Risks

Dr. Devra Davis, a University of Pittsburg epidemiology professor and author joins Dr. Woodard in the studio today.  A Line One guest earlier this summer, Davis is visiting Alaska this week, speaking at UAF...

Algo Nuevo: Sept. 7, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the September 7, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo kska ...

Traveling Music: Sept. 7, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the September 7, 2008 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 Merry Go Round Solas For Love...

Soul to Soul: Sept. 6, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the September 6, 2008 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 R Kelly Forever More The...

The Twilight Show: Sept. 6, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the September 6, 2008 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Artist Name Song Title Album Title Label Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials Open...

Stage Talk: Alaska Theatre of Youth celebrates 25 years

Alaska's only regularly touring group of actors, Alaska Theatre of Youth, turns 25 this year. Artistic director, Christian Heppinstall talks about kicking off the 25th season with Evita and Bunnicula. Local actor, John Minton...

North Anchorage loses glass recycling bin

Despite considerable progress in recent months, recycling in Anchorage took a step backwards this week in north Anchorage. For tips on recycling in Anchorage, visit the ALPAR website Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download Audio

Night Music: Sept. 4, 2008

Tonight's edition of Night Music featured jazz from European Jazz Stage produced by Radio Netherlands Worldwide and Murray Street Productions. CLICK HERE for more information on the bands featured on tonight's program, "FUNKY STUFF,"...

Community dialogue on racism and diversity continues

Whether or not all residents accept the situation, Anchorage has a highly diverse population. According to those taking part in the second Dialogue on Race in Diversity held last night, the big question...

Audio: Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC

Perhaps the most highly-anticipated speech of the convention, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave her acceptance speech Wednesday evening in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Republican National Convention. As a courtesy to our listeners, we're...

Special coverage shifts KSKA schedule

We're changing around the KSKA schedule tonight to accommodate the Republican National Convention and Sarah Palin's highly anticipated speech, currently expected to start at 6:30 PM. Here it is: 4:00 PM - All Things Considered,...

Community Forum: Palin media mania

Alaska has been under the bright lights this year. Think back to the surprise birth of Governor Sarah Palin's baby, Trigg; Troopergate and the firing of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Moneghan; John McCain's...

Anchorage's racial diversity discussion continues

The city's multi-clutural relationships will take center stage tomorrow night at the East High School auditorium with the second Dialogue on Race and Diversity in Anchorage. Organizers of the event say the gathering...

Hurricane Gustav abbreviates RNC and NPR special coverage

While special coverage from the Republican National Convention was set to begin tonight at 6:00 PM, the potentially devastating Hurricane Gustav has led the GOP to "tone down the event." Consequently, NPR...

Algo Nuevo: August 31, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the August 31, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo kska ...

Something Different: August 31, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the August 31, 2008 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Mockingbird Songs for Laura, Various Artists, Vol. 1 Anais Mitchell The...