AK Moose Federation Breaks New Ground
The Alaska Moose Federation is working with an Alaska Native entity on a moose diversion project near Big Lake. The Federation has announced a partnership with the Alaska Operating Engineers and Employers Training to use heavy equipment to spur willow growth on up to 200 acres of land owned by the Knikatnu [ Knik AT noo ] Native Corporation.
AK: Prom
This week on AK: Prom. Getting ready for prom can be a time-consuming process, and finding the right dress isn’t easy, especially when you live in rural Alaska.
Nordic Combined: A Developing Alaskan Sport
At the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, the U.S. went from no medals ever in the sport of nordic combined to a gold and three silvers, more than any other country. Now there’s a push on to keep performing in this combination of jumping and distance skiing, and Anchorage is a key to the effort. On the next Outdoor Explorer, host Charles Wohlforth will be joined by a national team skier and coach, in town to build the athlete pipeline.
KSKA: Thursday 4/18 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Anchorage Election Results; Oil-Tax Bill Progress
News headlines up for discussion this week include: Anchorage election results including school board; Governor Parnell's oil-tax bill progress in Juneau; Natural gas, House bill 4; A tonguge lashing for Fairbanks Representative Scott Kawasaki; Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) update; Governor Parnell says it is time for Alaskans to embrace smaller government, starting with the budget.
KSKA: Friday, 4/5 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 4/6 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 4/5 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 4/6 at 5:00pm
Finding Realism Coast to Coast
Rodd Ambroson and Mickalene Thomas portray women in different ways on opposite sides of the country.
Both show women as independent beings while pushing and pulling beneath surfaces of their chosen media to proclaim inner strengths and to express beauty.
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Alaska News Nightly: April 4, 2013
Protesters Rally Against The Governors Oil Tax Plan. Tenure Bill Passes The Alaska House. ‘A Call To Action’ On Planning Arctic Development. Outside Group Targets Begich On Immigration. Officials Reviewing Anchorage Election, Write-In Campaign Hopeful. Sitka Sac Roe Closes As Co-Op Yields 250 Tons. Bethel Assembly Considers New Decency Laws. Small Cruise Lines Grow In Southeast. Geese Return To Fairbanks In Annual Sign Of Spring.
Four Arrested in Sexual Assault of Minor
Anchorage Police says four men, ages 19 - 21, have been arrested in the alleged assault of a seventeen year old homeless girl.
Alaska News Nightly: April 3, 2013
Oil Tax Overhaul May Cost As Much As $5 Billion Per Year; Gov. Parnell Not Concerned About Oil Company Testimony On Tax Changes; Begich Furloughs Staff, Will Return Fraction Of Pay; 4 Men Arrested In Connection With Sexual Assault Of Homeless Teen; Anchorage Election Results Shifts Assembly Makeup; Committee Gives Approval To Start KABATA Fund; Tribal Management Of Fish And Game Sought At Hearing; Chef Merges Native Traditions With Contemporary Cuisine
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Two Alaska Library Programs Benefit Entire State
Thanks to the Alaska State Library, libraries across the state have access to two excellent programs.
The FY2014 funding for both is going through the budget process right now and I’m crossing my fingers that they make it through unscathed.
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Alaska News Nightly: April 2, 2013
Court Says Feds Can Take Land Into Trust For Alaska Native Tribes; House Passes In-State Gasline Bill; Rep. Kawasaki Rebuked For Making Faces, Playing On Cell Phone During Speech; Bill Would Make Hazing Students A Misdemeanor; Mat-Su Schools Anticipating Staff Cuts; New Research Shows Changes In Alaska’s Labor Force; Cause Of FV Katmai Sinking Likely To Remain A Mystery; Michigan Mechanics Plan To Revive Crashed B-25 Bomber; Air Force To Save $3.5 Million By Cancelling Red Flag Exercise
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Recognizing National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
You may not have heard of National Mom and Pop Business Owner’s Day. But, this observation day celebrates those individuals who spent hours cultivating services or products that Alaskan residents depend on.
Today, I celebrate by showcasing a local business, The Fafafel King.
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Victims Names Released in Helo 1 Crash
Alaska State Troopers have released the names of three men killed in a Trooper helicopter crash near Talkeetna over the weekend.
Alaska News Nightly: April 1, 2013
Troopers ID Victims In Weekend Helicopter Crash; EPA To Release Revised Pebble Mine Watershed Assessment; State Senate Passes Crime Bill; Federal Spending Cuts Curb Alaska Volcano Monitoring; Alaska Volcano Observatory Celebrates 25th Anniversary; Jack-Up Rig ‘Endeavor’ Departs Homer Harbor; Alaska Cultural Connections: Misconceptions
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Get Her to the Greek (Food)
What's a Melitzanosalata, and how do you make it? On this week's Town Square 49 Radio, we're talking to Laurie Constantino, chef, author, and teacher.
In My Family: ‘Moose’
This week on “In My Family,” host Dewey teaches teaches Raven how to say "moose," in his Alaska Native language.
Arctic Man City
For a week or two in mid-April, a remote mountainside in the Alaska Range becomes one of the biggest towns in Alaska. It’s Arctic Man, a kind of Burning Man for the snow machine set, with the craziest extreme skiing competition you’ve ever heard of. We’ll preview Arctic Man, the speed, the parties, the family fun, and the backcountry travel, with an organizer, a competitor, and a spectator.
KSKA: Thursday 4/4 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
AK: Competitive Fishing
Each year, hundreds of fishermen brave the cold weather and sometimes choppy seas to compete in the Winter King Salmon Tournament in Homer. Pete Wedin has tried his hand at catching the heaviest fish for the last 16 years. And he was out on the water again last week in search of that sweet spot. KBBI’s Ariel Van Cleave hopped on the Early Dawn with Wedin and three other anglers and brought back this story.
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Alaska News Nightly: March 29, 2013
Congressman Don Young Apologizes For Slur; Alaska Senate Passes Operating Budget; Fairbanks Assembly Axes CHIPS Ordinance; European Company Bids On Mat-Su Ferry; Adak Builds Case For Ferry Service; McDonald’s Drops Fish McBites From Menu; State Legislators Make Stand Against Genetically Engineered Salmon; AK: Competitive Fishing; 300 Villages: Brevig Mission
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Natural Gas as the 21st Century Economic Game Changer
General Manager of New Business Development Americas at Shell, Daniel Carlson was recorded speaking on "Natural Gas as the 21st Century Economic Game Changer" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on Friday, March 22, 2013.
Postwar Japan is Over: So Why Isn’t it?
Professor of History at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Dr. Paul Dunscomb was recorded speaking on "Postwar Japan is Over: So Why Isn't it?" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on February 8, 2013.