I Am A Greenhouse Guru
When Lonnie White first moved to Kodiak Island in the 1970's, front yards in town were largely the domain of crab pots and junk cars, not ornate shrubberies.
However, in the past few years, local (and national) trends have caught up with his greenhouse business.
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Night Music: August 24, 2013
Here’s the music playlist from Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Whisper...
March on Washington
Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream” speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Anchorage's Harry Crawford remembers those pivotal moments 50 years ago.
TV: Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 pm
Night Music: August 3, 2013
Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Title
Artist / Composer (if known)
Album
Label
Song Duration
8:00...
March on Washington
Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream” speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Anchorage's Macon Roberts remembers those pivotal moments 50 years ago.
TV: Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 pm
Alaska News Nightly: August 23, 2013
Grand Jury Indicts Driver In Deaths Of Two Girls. Memo Cites Concerns With Proposed Abortion Regulations. State Considers New Same Sex Partner Benefits. Premera Braces For Upheaval In Health Insurance Market. Red Flag Bugs People, Dogs. University Dedicates Murie Building. Eldred Rock Weather Sensors Down. State Fair Opens In Palmer. AK: Fishing. 300 Villages: Kodiak.
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AK: Fishing
This week on AK: We go fishing. A group of four female soldiers spent a weekend last month on the Naknek river. The weather was gorgeous, the fish were biting, and the company was unmatched at the Project Healing Waters retreat. Through the program, the fishing community and veterans organizations hope to help injured veterans in their long recovery. KDLG’s Ben Matheson takes us out on the water.
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Duck Hunting
Duck hunting season begins September 1, a day that kicks off an outdoor tradition like no other. We’ll have guests who are getting ready for opening day with all the trappings of the sport, talk about hunting memories and traditions, and touch on conservation issues and changes in the land and the sport.
KSKA: Thursday 8/29 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Those Were the Days
This week, Arctic Entries will feature stories based on the theme, “Those were the days.” We’ll hear about growing up in rural Alaska as well as some random, embarrassing and even extra-terrestrial moments from youth. All of these stories were originally told in December 2012 at the Snow Goose Theatre in Anchorage as part of a live event.
KSKA: Tuesday 8/27 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Federal Issues
With only a few working days left before the change of the fiscal year, what can we expect Congress to accomplish? Members are back in their districts consulting with their constituents right now. And the guest will be Senator Mark Begich on the next Talk of Alaska.
APRN: Tuesday 8/27 at 10:00 am
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Toxic Anger
Anger is a completely normal and necessary human emotion. But, it can get out of control, turn destructive, and lead to problems with your health, family relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. On the next Line One, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bruce Pemberton, Ed.D will join us to discuss “Toxic Anger” and how healthy anger can motivate us and improve our lives.
KSKA: Monday 8/26 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Living & Giving Locally
A wildlife habitat and natural wetland, the Campbell Creek estuary will offer Anchorage locals an opportunity to step out into the wilderness of Alaska. A perfect place to take a quiet stroll, the natural trails needed for such an activity had yet to be constructed. That’s where we came in.
Our job that Friday: to move gravel from one place to another.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: August 22, 2013
Alaska Education Leaders Tepid To Obama’s Education Plans. Alaska Tries To Curb Cruise Ship Kickbacks. Millennium Passengers Call 911, Worried About ‘Riot’. Man Suspected Of Shooting At Police Arrested. Military Approves Expanded Alaska Training. UAF Takes New Suicide Prevention Approach. Resolution May Establish Two Dog Training Areas In Effort To Mitigate Trapping Conflicts. Juneau-Raised Rope Jumper Attempts 3 World Records. Wrangell In The Picture For Nat Geo Traveler.
Anchorage Labor Law Overturned, Legislature Questioning Education Costs, Citizens Asked to Help Combat Drunk Driving
News headlines up for discussion this week: Anchorage labor law, education in the legislature, combating drunk driving, Anchorage shooter arrested, election 2014 underway, investing in school safety, further restricting abortions, reapportionment of legislature, EPA administration to visit Pebble mine site.
KSKA: Friday, 8/23 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 8/24 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 8/23 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 8/24 at 5:00pm
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Frugal Fun At The Alaska State Fair
The end of summer in Alaska can mean two things, back to school and The Alaska State Fair!
While the fair isn't known for being especially cheap, you can get the most bang for your buck by checking out our tips.
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Alaska News Nightly: August 21, 2013
State Eyes Arkansas Plan As Model For Medicaid Expansion. Coast Guard Plans Arctic Spill Test. Inuit Circumpolar Council Meets In Kotzebue. Anchorage Police Search For Man Who Shot At Officer. State Lawmakers Grapple With Education Funding And Student Performance. Flood Threat Minimal With Heavy Rain. Matsu Ferry Could Be Dry-Docked. Public Invited To Comment On New Ferry Design. Glacier Bay Lodge Saved.
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Alaska News Nightly: August 20, 2013
Oil Prices Surge As Alaskans Stockpile For Winter. State Considering New Abortion Regulations. Anchorage Police Crack Down On Drunk Driving. Judge Suspends Controversial Union Ordinance. Mike Williams Sr. To Help Lead Suicide Prevention Summit. Good Aurora Forecast This Week Could Be Due To Solar Magnetic ‘Flip’. Retreating Denali Glacier Reveals Trash From 1947 Expedition.
New Alaska National Forest Posters Highlights Fish and Wildlife
The Chugach and Tongass National Forests have released two new posters in their series, "More Than a Place to Visit—It’s Where We Live."
The new 16x32 inch posters are available for free at your local Forest Service office.
Learn more. Traveling Music: September 1, 2013
Traveling Music
9-1-13
Shonti Elder
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Gone, Gonna Rise Again
Dick Gaughan / Si Kahn
Redwood Cathedral
Greentrax
3:41
Drumcross (instrumental)
Fred Morrison / Fred Morrison
Outlands
Ridge Rcords
4:00
She Moved Through...
Anchorage Community Works Grand Opening
Anchorage Community Works started remodeling a warehouse in Ship Creek this May and have been moving at locomotive speed to get the space ready for use - including remodeled bathrooms, a 300+ square foot stage, an art studio, and a shared workspace, among other things.
Join The Works on August 23rd for a grand opening the likes of which Anchorage has not yet seen.
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