Governor Parnell Wants Changes to Oil-Taxes; Wildfires Sweep Through the Interior; and Joe Miller’s Sea Voyage
This week, they will take a closer look at Governor Parnell's call for changes to Alaska's oil-taxes; wildfires striking Interior Alaska, Joe Miller's upcoming sea voyage; an update on the Coastal Zone Management Program; Sarah Palin visits historical sites on her way to New Hampshire; parking enforcement changes in Anchorage; reapportionment in the Legislature; Pete Kott may need to return for a new trial; and what surprises may be revealed with the release of Sarah Palin's emails.
Oil Tax Reform; Anchorage Municipal Election
The stories up for discussion this week are: oil tax reform, Anchorage Municipal Election on April 3rd, Koenig abduction and arrest, KABATA Knik Arm bridge, federal court house closures, AHFC to lead natural gas pipeline project, Murkowski and others attempting to reform Justice Department, and Rep. Neuman's "Stand Your Ground" bill.
Reporter’s roundtable: Energy in Alaska
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On this week's Alaska Edition we discuss energy in Alaska, where bush residents have not seen prices drop for gasoline or diesel fuel, even though gas is a little more than $2 a gallon in Anchorage.
Travel Expenses; Knik Arm Crossing; and the East Coast Earthquake
This week, some of the topics include: lawmakers’ travel expenses; legislative conference in Hawaii; Murkowski warns of reduction in federal spending; the Knik Arm crossing; Wasilla Councilman Steve Menard; Exxon’s dispute over Point Thompson; Anchorage cap driver arrested for rape; the East Coast Earthquake; and a possible Palin Presidential run.
Non-profits and their role in Alaska
Alaska has somewhere between 5,000 and 6,000 non-profits, and their important role in supporting community needs throughout the state is undeniable. Today we'll be examining that role, and how it has grown over the past half century.
KSKA: Friday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, at 4:30 p.m.
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Music in Alaska
On this week's Alaska Edition, host, Zachariah Hughes sits down with three reporters to talk all about music in Alaska. What's new? What's happening across the state? And what's changing?
Anchorage Edition: February 4, 2011
Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska....
BP’s Probation; and the Aftermath of the Western Alaska Storm
The stories up for discussion this week include: BP’s corporate probation; Schaeffer Cox; legislators push for PFD to drop stock of companies investing in Iran; aftermath of the Western Alaska storm; ‘Frozen Ground’ wrapping up filming; the ‘Occupy’ movement; Don Young’s beanie.
KSKA: Friday, 11/18 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 11/19 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 11/18 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 11/19 @ 5:00pm
Reporters’ roundtable: the Alaska LNG project
The Alaska LNG special session came to a close last week. It was the third special session held this year. Zachariah Hughes hosts a reporter's roundtable diving into the complex issues surround the LNG project. What decisions came out of this session? And what exactly does this mean for Alaska?
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Palin Emails Released; Housing Discrimination; and Reapportionment
Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11
Former-Governor Palin's emails are being released; what's happening on Palin's bus tour; housing discrimination for Alaska Natives; revitalizing an endangered language; special session cost the state nearly $1 million; authorities preparing to clear out homeless camps; reapportionment board nearly complete; program to improve rural children's diet with traditional foods; and more rescues of mountaineers.
Oil Tax Revision Passed by Senate, Anchorage Election Investigation
The stories up for discussion this week are: the oil tax revision passed by the Senate; Anchorage election results and ballot shortage investigation; proposed bill to offset high energy costs; Samantha Koenig body found; legislative session winding down; and "Justice for Ted" rally.
KSKA: Friday, 4/6 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 4/7 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 4/6 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 4/7 at 5:00pm
Alaska Grown!
This week the University of Alaska's annual sustainable agriculture conference brought together farmers, livestock producers and other major players in the agriculture community to discuss the future of the industry in Alaska. On this week's Alaska Edition, we'll look at some of the innovations in agriculture that have taken place in the state over the past few years as well as the opportunity for buying locally and food security throughout the state.
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Utlity Strike Averted, Bill Allen Serving Out Sentence
Alaska Edition host Michael Carey and guests discuss the implications of a potential strike by utility workers in Anchorage and also these headlines of Alaska's top news stories for the week of August 28:
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KSKA: Friday 9/2 at 2:00 pm and Sat. 9/3 at 6:00 pm
KAKM: Friday 9/2 at 7:30 pm and Sat. 9/3 at 5:00 pm
Two Anchorage mayors tackle two recessions
This week, we’ll be talking with two Anchorage mayors about two recessions. With us are Tom Fink, who took over the reigns of Anchorage in 1987, not long after a collapse in the price of oil, and by Ethan Berkowitz, who’s been in office just about a month now.
KSKA: Friday, July 31, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m.
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Anchorage Edition: April 1, 2011
Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and...
Alaska’s Weather; and Investigation of Rep. Young
The stories up for discussion this week are: Alaska’s wacky weather as of late; utilities in rural Alaska; investigation of former VECO head Bill Allen; Don Young under investigation by the ethics committee; Don Young viral video.
KSKA: Friday, 12/2 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 12/2 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 5:00pm
Combating heroin in Alaska
State and federal officials as well as community groups spread all over Alaska have expressed alarm over rising rates of use and abuse. Juneau in particular has been the subject has gotten attention lately for a spate of heroin and opiate related overdoses.
KSKA: Fri., Nov. 20, at 2:00 p.m. & Sat., Nov. 21, at 6:00 p.m. KAKM: Fri., Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. & Sat., Nov. 21, at 6:00 p.m.
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Palin Email Update; Pete Kott Trial Date; and Bonnie Craig Murder Solved
Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18
This week they will talk about: what has happened with the Palin emails so far; the Port of Anchorage; Melanie Gould’s disappearance and reemergence; Pete Kott’s trial date has been set; Parnell takes a rural road trip; trimming the capital budget; and finally, the Bonnie Craig murder is finally solved.
Anchorage Election Certified; and Missing Airman Clinton Reeves
The stories up for discussion this week are: the Anchorage Assembly certifies the election; missing airman Clinton Reeves; looking back on the special session; an Anchorage mother accidentally runs over her child; and the Republican party has a new chairman.
KSKA: Friday, 5/4 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 5/5 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 5/4 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 5/5 at 5:00pm
Reporter’s roundtable: Super Tuesday
Republican voters in 12 states went to the polls to indicate which of the Republican candidates they want for the 2016 presidential race. On this week's Alaska Edition, we review the results of the Republican poll, and what impact Alaska's support may or may not have on a national level.
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