Alaska News Nightly: August 19, 2013
USCG Admiral Talks Arctic Strategy; Wet Weather Likely Too Little, Too Late For Alaska Farmers; Valley Ag Center Boosts Seed Research; Juneau Clinic On The Chopping Block; Homeless Shelters Concerned As Federal Funding Dries Up; Snow Forecast Along North Slope; Camp Near Wrangell Teaches Tlingit Culture, Language
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An Alaskan Midwife in Haiti
Today we meet a midwife that is going to Haiti, and the film crew following her.
Jennifer Hoadley has been a labor and delivery nurse for six years. Not long ago, she was communicating by text with one of her nursing colleagues, who at the time was working in Haiti.
When she realized how bad the conditions were, she decided it was time to head to Haiti herself.
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I Am The Town Movie Maven
Whether it's with cult films, theatrical performances, or musical acts, comedienne Collette Costa keeps her Juneau neighbors entertained year-round.
Night Music: August 17, 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...
AK: Home Grown Garlic
The Chilkat Valley near Haines in Southeast is known as the Valley of the Eagles. But some residents are trying to bring the valley back to its roots, literally. Agriculture is making a comeback in the where longtime resident George Campbell believes he has the largest crop of garlic in the state this year.
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Alaska News Nightly: August 16, 2013
How Are Alaska’s Schools Doing?; USCG Arctic Strategy Requires More Ice Breakers; Anchorage Committee Exploring Possible Olympic Bid; More Moisture Finally Forecast For Interior; Fish & Game Asks Hunter To Delay Bird Hunts; Out North’s Closure A Blow For Anchorage Artists; AK: Home Grown Garlic; 300 Villages: Kake
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Berry Picking
Back to School with Superintendent Graff
School is starting in Anchorage, once again with a new superintendent. After a year of turmoil, the Anchorage School District is headed by a local educator, Ed Graff. Superintendent Graff looks ahead to coming school year and how he plans to guide the district. We're on the air the first day of school.
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KSKA: Wednesday 8/21 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Taking Chances
The next edition of Arctic Entries radio hour will feature stories on “Taking Chances.” You’ll hear Alaskans tell stories about rolling the dice, going rogue and living with the consequences. Alaska is chock full of people who are not afraid to made bold, risky decisions or go against the grain. All of these stories were originally told in September 2012 at the Snow Goose Theatre in Anchorage.
KSKA: Tuesday 8/20 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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The University of Alaska’s Role in Alaska’s Future
How should the University of Alaska adapt to changing times? Not only is technology changing, but so is the job market. Higher education faces the impossible task of ramping up to train people for future jobs that haven’t even been thought of yet. University of Alaska President Pat Gamble has some ideas, and he wants to hear yours on the next Talk of Alaska.
KSKA: Tuesday, 8/20 at 10:00am
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Alaskan Efforts to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Increased intake of calories from food accompanied by less physical activity to burn off calories has been associated with a dramatic rise in obesity. Recognition of this problem has led to efforts to control the problem. On this edition of Line One we will discuss some of the efforts to prevent childhood obesity in Alaska and review the evidence for their success.
KSKA: Monday 8/19 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Hollis French Considers Gubernatorial Run; And The Mat-Su Ferry Is Back In The News
Anchorage State Senate Hollis French ponders a run for governor. Exploring life and politics in rural Alaska. The Mat-Su Borough is weary of the cost of mothballing its idle $80 million ferry. The Democratic Party files suit against the state’s redistricting board.
KSKA: Friday, 8/16 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 8/17 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 8/16 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 8/17 at 5:00pm
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Local Harvest Feast at the Botanical Gardens
You are invited to the inaugural Anchorage Food Mosaic Local Harvest Feast at the beautiful Alaska Botanical Garden.
Alaska’s rich abundance of fish and game, diverse people, wild edible greens, plump berries, and anything and everything your near-Arctic garden can grow are worth talking about – and eating – amongst friends new and old.
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Alaska Republicans Worry Of Shutdown Fallout; ‘Navigators’ To Help Alaskans Learn To Use Health Care Marketplaces; Unalaska Women Miss Out On Mammograms; Rare ‘Red Lightning’ Garners National Attention; Medevac Insurer May Get License Back; Tenakee Residents Search For Way To Reopen School; Bethel Tundra Tram Project Is Complete
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Miss Witherspoon at Cyrano’s Theatre Company
Ever wonder where "Bardo" is and what it has to do with one of America's most outrageous playwrights? Join Director Krista M. Schwarting and Actor Tamar Shai as they come to Stage Talk to talk about Tony and Obie award winning playwright Christopher Durang's most thought provoking comedy Miss Witherspoon being presented by Cyrano's Theatre Company August 16 through September 8.
KSKA: Friday 8/16 at 2:45pm
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Surfing on St. George Island
Alaska Teen Media Institute's Mario Davis and Robert Stormo were in St. George at Seabird Camp 2013 to teach students how to shoot and make a movie about what they learned during camp. They were scheduled to be on the island July 28-July 31, but ended up staying until August 7 because of weather.
So, they learned to surf.
Traveling Music: August 25, 2013
Traveling Music
8-25-13
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Lilja
Bara Grimsdottir / traditional Icelandic
Nordic Women
www.grappa.no
3:40
(Love At First Sight) Ast Vid Fyrstu Syn
Pall Oskar & Monika / Magnus...
Alaska News Nightly: August 14, 2013
French Considers Run For Governor; Democrats Sue Redistricting Board Over New Map; Dinosaur Hunters Return For Field Season; Eight People Rescued After Separate Sinkings; No Timetable Set For ‘Fate Hunter’ Salvage; No Rain Means Burn Ban For Wrangell Residents; Job Growth Likely To Accompany Warming Arctic Climate; Anchorage Teachers Reach Agreement With District; South Denali Visitor Center To Expand; Renewable Energy Fair Explores Alaska’s Options
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Second Growth Structures
With support from the National Forest Foundation’s Community Capacity and Land Stewardship Program, Sitka Conservation Society has initiated projects with local partners that build community assets using locally milled timber products.
These projects promote sustainable harvesting of second growth timber and micro timber sales that support small, local mills.
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Alaska News Nightly: August 13, 2013
Congress Shows No Urgency On Voting Rights Act; Petersburg Concerned With Future of USCG In Community; FBI Tapes Indicate Keyes Victims In Washington; With Arctic Growth Looming, Airlines Put Off Planning; Ft. Wainwright Helicopters To Conduct Night-Flying Training; Mississippi Fire Continues To Grow; Hass Reels In Juneau Derby’s Biggest Fish; State Fails To Meet Yukon Chinook Escapement Into Canada; Skagway Sees Abundance Of Kings
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