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Can an aspirin result in expulsion? Sometimes, says the school board

Shaping an anti-drug and alcohol policy seems like a straightforward task...almost as easy as setting rules about student cell phone use. But it turns out both proved more daunting than expected at the...

Diversity Dialogue: Where do we, as a community, want to go?

Panelist Rex Butler, attorney In Part 3 of the Diversity Dialogue event held at St. Anthony's, we look to the future. Rich with diversity, Anchorage holds a unique position. "We can be a template for...

Off Mic: Community Forum update

Bristol Bay, sockeye salmon There were a few changes to today's Community Forum on KSKA.  Here's what happened -  APRN's Lori Townsend hosted for Nellie Moore who was out sick.  Nellie is expected to return to host Community...

Community Forum: Pebble mine project in Alaska

This month, Community Forum has looked at the Clean Water Initiative and its potential impacts on Alaska mining with members of NANA Regional Corporation, operators of the Red Dog Mine and, with guests from...

Municipality expands recycling efforts

Last night by a nearly unanimous vote, the Anchorage Assembly approved a recycling initiatives ordinance that proponents called a major advance for the municipality. Want to know if you can take part in the new...

Diversity Dialogue: Where are we as a community?

Panelist Mary Marks, former Anchorage School Board member Part 2 of the dialogue on race and diversity addresses, WHERE are we as a community? Residents share personal experiences that have changed how they view race...

School district sends recycle plan to Anchorage Assembly

Tonight the Anchorage Assembly debates an expanded municipal recycling program. Last night, the Anchorage School Board approved an important part of that proposed plan. Recycling expansion could take place this summer City to try curb...

Diversity Dialogue: Who are we as a community?

Dialogue participants and audience watch a video on racism in Anchorage before the discussion begins On April 28, 2008, Anchorage residents and organizations concerned about instances of racism and anti-diversity occurring in the city held...

Line One: The other side of love, when relationships turn sour

What happens when the romance is gone? Local psychologist, Dr. Richard Lazur joins host Dr. Woodard to talk about the other side of love. How can you make sure your relationship is long lasting?...

Algo Nuevo: June 8, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the June 8, 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.org or post your...

Something Different: June 8, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the June 8, 2008 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Old and Gray On a Good Day Jude Johnstone Fine Spring...

Soul to Soul: June 7, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the June 7, 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 The System Your Are In...

The Twilight Show: June 7, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the June 7, 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 Sean Costello Anytime You Want We Can...

AWAC Presents: Mia Bloom

Dr. Mia Bloom is the author of Dying to Kill: The Allure of Suicide Terror. With research specialties in ethnic conflicts, rape in war and child soldiers, she shares her research on suicide terrorism,...

Stage Talk: QueerSpace

Celebrating thousands of years of gay and lesbian literature, Theatre Artists United presents QueerSpace, opening tonight at OutNorth in Anchorage. This week on Stage Talk, hear from the director of QueerSpace, Jon Minton and...

Summer road construction produces jobs and delays

F Street Improvements, looking south from Town Square Park at F Street and 6th Avenue. Image from Destination Downtown photo gallery Anchorage drivers better remember now that it's summer, they need to allow extra time...

Community Forum: Clean Water Initiative revisited

Dillingham, Alaska, Anti-Pebble Mine Rally - June 10, 2007 On the last Community Forum you heard from operators of the Red Dog Mine, who strongly oppose the Clean Water Initiative. This week, host Nellie...

Rising food prices hit school district budget

The Anchorage School District will likely raising the price of its school lunches. And even a proposed 25 cent increase may not be enough to meet a predicted budget shortfall next year. Len Anderson,...

Valley has full slate of primary contests for state legislature

Monday’s filing deadline ended with all five state legislative races in the Mat-Su Valley producing both primary and general election contests. Here is the latest candidate list provided by the Division of Elections. Alaska Elections:...

Challengers dominate last filing day in Anchorage

A flurry of last minute challengers before the yesterday's 5 p.m. deadline lengthened the candidate list for the both the August 26th primary and the November General Election.  Here is the latest list of...