Kristin Spack

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Addressing Alaskans: Killer Asteroids

Ever wonder what is fact versus fiction when watching the infamous Star Wars trilogy? February through April Alaskans poured into Anchorage Museum to learn more about the science and imagination behind Stars Wars. In...

ACLU charges homeless camp seizures unconstitutional

Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a suit against the Municipality of Anchorage. The suit seeks to stop any further campsite raids where authorities can seize and destroy the...

Duffy resigns as Mat-Su manager

Matanuska Susitna Borough manager John Duffy has resigned his post. Duffy's move surprised the Borough Assembly, who received Duffy's resignation letter late Tuesday evening. As KSKA's Ellen Lockyer reports, the resignation...

Hometown, Alaska: Entrepreneurial Spirit

What does it take to become an entrepreneur? Challenging economic times give birth to the entrepreneurs among us. On today’s Hometown, Alaska, two experts join host Kathleen McCoy to talk about Alaska’s climate for raising...

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Anchorage Opera

General Manager and Artistic Director of the Anchorage Opera since 2006, Torrie Allen joins hosts Sandy Harper and Dick Reichman on this month's edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler to talk about 2010-2011 season...

District and teachers bargaining teams agree on a tentative contract

The Anchorage School District and the teachers' union have a tentative three year agreement. If ratified by the general union membership and approved by the school board, this would be the first...

Line One: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication

Many people believe America’s children are being over-medicated for disorders such as autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. On the next Line One, host Dr. Woodard explores this topic with  Judith Warner author of  We’ve...

Algo Nuevo: April 25, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday April 25, 2010 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: April 25, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the April 25, 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 Soldier Boy Mason...

Soul to Soul: April 24, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the April 24, 2010 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title CD...

Night Music: April 24, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the April 24, 2010 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name / Composer Album Title CD Label Chan Chan Jazz around...

Algo Nuevo Hour: April 23, 2010

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday April 23, 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...

Alaska businesses and agencies need to know ID information responsibilities

About two years ago, the state legislature passed the Protection of Personal Information law. It's been in effect for some months now, but the Attorney General's office wants to make certain that agencies...

Stage Talk: Honk! / Arthur & Esther

This week on Stage Talk, Krysta DeJesus and Zach Mendez-Skinner from Alaska Fine Arts Academy production of Honk! join hosts Mark and Jean along with Tom Atkinson from Shoestring Theater’s production of Arthur &...

City reaps big legislative funding: now has to protect it

At Tuesday evening's Anchorage Assembly meeting and again at his weekly press availability on Wednesday, Mayor Dan Sullivan happily described the municipality's share of the statewide capital budget. But Sullivan also reminded...

Commission Seeks Support for Endangered Public Phones

Alaska Communications Systems wants to hang up on clunky pay phone service in the wireless age. The telecommunications company wants to end public land line phone service by the end of this month, but...

Autopsy Reports Pending on 5th Homeless Inebriate

Autopsy results are pending on a fifth homeless inebriate found dead on Anchorage streets.  Anchorage police and social services leaders point to alcohol as the culprit behind the deaths, but some say the city...

Hometown, Alaska: Public Art in Anchorage

A huge new public art project will become a keynote of downtown Anchorage when it is unveiled next week in front of the Anchorage Museum at Rasmusen Center. 'Habitat' (pictured right) is 24 feet...

Native Youth Tackle Leadership Challenges

Some Alaska Native leaders are born, but many are made through struggle and determination. That's the message from Native elders to young Alaska Natives gathered at a UA Anchorage forum last week. Ellen Lockyer, KSKA...

Spring Membership Drive: Thank You!

Yippee!! We did it! The Spring Membership Drive finished up on Saturday and we exceeded our goal of 230 thousand dollars. Thank you so much for making this another successful membership drive. We...