Alaska News Nightly: March 18, 2014
Legislature Debates Gasline Project; KABATA Bill Up For Consideration; With Deadline Approaching, More Alaskans Signing Up For Health Insurance; Lawmakers Urge Gov. Parnell To Keep Flint Hills Refinery In Operation; Lawmakers Mulling Anchorage Office Purchase; Red King Crab Harvest Abysmal In Bering Straits; University, State Timber Offerings Planned Near Petersburg; Heliskiing Guide Caught In Haines Avalanche Dies; DNR’s Parks Move Wood Tikchik Under Chugach Supervision; Oosik Classic Ski Race Draws Hundreds To Talkeetna
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An Alaskan Goes to the 2014 Whitney Biennial
About a year ago, I received an email that professor Michelle Grabner would be one of the three curators of the 2014 Whitney Biennial Show. I asked Grabner if I could shadow her on her year long adventure of artist selection.
The Whitney press office dismissed my project.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: March 17, 2014
Legislature Rejects Measure Extending Benefits To Military Same-Sex Partners; Austerman: Talks Under Way On Pension Issue; State House Condemns Statement By EPA Chief; IRS Gives a Little on Air Taxi Tax; State Files Suit Against Feds Over ANWR; Guide Critically Injured In Avalanche Near Haines; UAA Students Illuminating Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Issues; 2014 Iditarod Trail Awards Banquet Takes Place In Nome; Nome Health Groups Hold Vaccination Drive Amid Iditarod Festivities; ‘Let The Games Begin!’ Gala Opening Ceremony Celebrates Diverse Cultures
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Grooming The Trails
Today we’re grooming ski trails. The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage has a long list of tasks from ski lessons, to biathlon training, to races.
But almost all of their focus is devoted to one thing; grooming trails.
Algo Nuevo: March 16, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, March 16, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
I Am The Chena Hot Springs Imagineer
Bernie Karl is an entrepreneur, an innovator, and an Alaskan original.
And, amongst other things, Karl is the owner and chief Imagineer at Chena Hot Springs, 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks.
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Traveling Music 3-23-14
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
3-23-14
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
A Man's A Man For A' That
Old Blind Dogs / Robert Burns
Old Blind Dogs Play Live
Green Linnet
5:09
Never...
Alaska News Nightly: March 14, 2014
Ahtna Proposes New Game Management Plan; VPSOs Prepare For Possibility Of Being Armed; Senate Education Moves Governor's Education Bill; Legislature Rejects Pay Raises For Top Officials; Geoduck Dive Fishery Opens; Market Found; Juneau School Board Unmoved By Travel Ban Task Force, Public Testimony; AK: Machine Shop; 300 Villages: Hoonah
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AK: Machine Shop
Manufacturing – like everything else – is becoming more computerized, but instead of replacing craftsmanship, digital technology is opening up possibilities for students to create things in ways that simply weren’t practical five or ten years ago. Three kids at Sitka High School are building a tool – really just a customized piece of metal – to do an unsung, but important, job in the community. And their collaboration points toward a future where we’ll make stuff differently.
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Eklutna Traverse: A Changing Adventure?
The Eklutna traverse is a popular spring trip for local and visiting mountaineers. But the 38-mile trip is changing. Host Annie Feidt and her guests will explore whether changing glaciers means a changing adventure on the next Outdoor Explorer.
KSKA: Thursday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Code for America, Anchorage Brigade: What the hack are they up to?
Citizen engagement among coders and hackers is growing, thanks to a national nonprofit called Code for America. Find out how it's emerging in Anchorage and how citizens plan to influence life in Anchorage by tapping into available Open Data. Think crime data, public transit data, and more.
KSKA: Wednesday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Working Dogs – From Arctic Racing to Bomb Detecting in the Afghan Desert
This week on Addressing Alaskans, professor of veterinary sports medicine at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Michael Davis. Dr. Davis explains in detail what makes dogs such incredible athletes, outperforming other mammals in extremes of altitude and temperature.
KSKA: Tuesday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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25 Years After Exxon Valdez: What Would Effective Regulation Look Like?
Twenty-five years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill nearly all damaged wildlife populations have been declared “recovered,” but the spill’s impact left lasting marks on people. With another major spill taking place just four years ago, it’s time to talk about loss of trust, and how to restore it.
APRN: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00am
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The Power of Gratitude and Positive Thinking
We all know people who make us feel better when we are around them, who inspire us to be kinder, gentler and more humane. Ever wonder why people like that tend to be happier and more successful? Research studies consistently show that individuals who exhibit and express the most gratitude are happier, healthier, and more energetic. Join show host Prentiss Pemberton as he talks to clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Beathe about the power of positive thinking.
KSKA: Monday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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TAU has some “magic to do” with their production of Pippin
Steven Alvarez and John Fraser from Theatre Artists United (TAU) visit Stage Talk this week to talk about their upcoming production of Stephen Schwartz's ever-popular musical Pippin opening March 21st and running through March 30th.
KSKA: Friday, March 14, at 2:45 p.m.
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Alaska Edition Friday March 14, 2014
The state Senate brings a Constitutional amendment addressing school funding to the floor but returns it to committee. The House is looking at a bill that would require schools to teach students about sexual assault, sexual abuse. The Iditarod - a look back at the race. Gov. Parnell's appointment to the board of assessors withdraws. The Senate takes up firearms on campus. Dan Coffey is running for mayor of Anchorage. The Anchorage branch of the National Archives will close.
KSKA: Friday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m.
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Alaska News Nightly: March 13, 2014
State Assessment Review Board Candidate Withdraws; Despite Revisions, Opposition To Permitting Bill Still Vocal; FDA Reviewing Application To Produce Genetically Modified Salmon; Feds Seeking Local Advice On Environmental Protocols; Report Finds Mixed Blame In Raid On 40 Mile Miners; Tanana Chiefs Conference President Steps Down; Anchorage Set To Host 2014 National Nordic Skiing National Championships; Health Food, Water Offered Through Petersburg School District Grant; J. Torres Encourages Young Comic Creators
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An Alaskan Abroad (in Spain)
Today we’re exploring Spanish cuisine. Meneka Thiru is a food blogger for the group Anchorage Food Mosaic, and she’s been living is Spain for the past several months.
She says most of her culture shock has been food related.
Alaska News Nightly: March 12, 2014
Without Necessary Votes, Senate Leadership Pulls Controversial Education Amendment; Arctic is Top Priority for Homeland Security – But One of Many; Program Helping Medical Professionals In Under-Served Communities Pay Back Student Loans Comes Under Fire; Low Income Sitkans Fall Through Medicaid ‘Donut Hole’; Fairbanks Resolution Endorses Fukushima Radiation Monitoring; YK Delta Halibut Quotas Halved; Alaska Senate Committee Supports Native American Veterans Memorial; Shakespeare Is Alive In The Capitol City, 24 Hours A Day
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Alaska News Nightly: March 11, 2014
Dallas Seavey Wins 2014 Iditarod; House Committee Discusses State Of Alaska Native Law And Order; Permitting Bill To Only Be Considered By Resources; Anchorage’s National Archives Office Closing; For Self-Employed Sitkans, Health Act Makes A Difference; Herron Asks Legislature To Support Izembek Road Campaign; Mendenhall Glacier Inspires Awe, Demands Respect; Rod Perry Focusing On Traditional Dog Sled Design
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