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Something Different: May 9, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the May 9, 2010 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name / Composer Album Title CD Label Song Duration Wild Roses The...

Night Music: May 8, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the May 8, 2010 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title CD Label Song Duration Blue Haze Miles Davis /...

Teachers resoundingly ratify three year agreement

Yesterday the Anchorage teachers union announced its membership had ratified the tentative agreement with the school district. Anchorage Education Association members voted Thursday on the proposed three-year contract. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download...

Algo Nuevo Hour: May 7, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday May 7, 2010 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...

Buglaries, thefts and rapes numbers increase in Anchorage

The latest Uniform Crime Report for Anchorage shows burglaries and thefts rose in 2009, while crimes in the overall "crimes against persons" category fell. Two exceptions in the second group--murder and rape. Len Anderson,...

Anchorage Edition: May 7, 2010

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill - the...

Stage Talk: Directing

This week on Stage Talk, hosts Mark and Jean discuss directing plays with guests from Caroline, or Change opening at Cyrano’s and The Underpants now playing at Alaska Community Theater. Download Audio (MP3) HOSTS: Mark Muro, theater...

Alaska’s Senators Propose Boost in Oil Tax for Spill Disasters

Alaska’s Senators have introduced a bill that would boost the amount of money oil companies are taxed to pay for spill disasters. Their legislation comes as BP struggles to plug and clean up a massive oil spill...

Anchorage Records Drop in Serious Crime

The latest Uniform Crime Report for Anchorage shows burglaries and thefts rose in 2009, while crimes in the overall “crimes against persons” category fell. Two exceptions in the second group were murder and rape. Len Anderson, KSKA –...

Young Pushes for Arctic Sea Floor Mapping

Mapping the ocean and what lies beneath is especially challenging in the arctic, where ice jams the sea. But as the north warms and ice-melt opens up water-ways, countries are competing to know more about the sea...

Proposed Railroad Would Connect Port MacKenzie to the Interior

The Alaska State legislature appropriated 57 million dollars for the design and further studies on the proposed railroad extension, connecting Port MacKenzie to the Interior. The Mat-Su Borough says the rail extension would stimulate the regional and...

Ballot Measure One Supporter Says its Not a Gag Law

The authors of ballot measure One call it an Anti-corruption act. Opponents say its a gag law and held rallies against the initiative last weekend. But supporters say the law would not limit free speech or stop citizens...

Iditarod Mushers Test Positive for THC

Two mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race have tested positive for THC, the pyschoactive compound in marijuana, race officials said today. The Associated Press Download Audio (MP3)

Anchorage Exhibit Highlights Alaska’s Mountain Landscapes

As the Denali climbing season gets underway, some of the most dramatic photographs of the mountain are back on display at the Anchorage Museum. Forty aerial shots from the museum’s collection of Bradford Washburn’s photos are featured...

Local Artist Wins Praise but Attracts Controversy

Anchorage artists and arts organizations were honored at a ceremony last night when the Mayor’s Arts Awards were presented. The University of Alaska Anchorage’s arts chair Mariano Gonzales is among the recipients. Gonzales is being recognized as...

Alaska News Nightly: May 6, 2010

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS. Download Audio (MP3) Alaska's Senators Propose Boost in Oil Tax for Spill Disasters Libby...

Addressing Alaskans: Terrorist Financing

After a 26 year career in the federal government intelligence and law enforcement communities, John Cassara is considered an expert in anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.  In his talk," Terrorist Financing: The War Behind...

Mayor's veto produces sponsor response

At a press conference yesterday, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan discussed Tuesday's veto of 200 thousand dollars to prepare for a police academy early next year. The Anchorage Assembly had approved the budget...

An Alaskan Reporter Covers the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Disaster

Anchorage reporter Craig Medred saw first hand the destruction from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound. Now he’s reporting on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill for...

Officials Look at Improving Support for Health Aides

Health aides in the Lower Yukon village resigned in protest, weeks ago, citing concerns about their own safety. Temporary aides were put in place during a 2-week law...