Extinction
It’s not every scientist who decides to study a certain population of animals only to watch it go extinct. But for biologist and author Eval Saulitis, that’s what is apparently happening. A pod of Killer Whales in Prince William Sound it unlikely to be able to sustain itself after the Exxon Valdez oil spill of more than twenty years ago. She’ll tell her story next Tuesday, on Talk of Alaska.
KSKA: Tuesday, April 2 at 10:00am
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Oil Tax Bill Continues Getting Attention; And USCG Asks For Environmental Investigation Into Shell
The Anchorage Assembly passes AO37. The immediate consequences of the union battle will be felt in the municipal election. Assembly Chair Ernie Hall says he will clarify the standards for handling public testimony. The Parnell oil-tax bill - or versions of it - continue to get attention in the House after passing the Senate.
KSKA: Friday, 3/29 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 3/30 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 3/29 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 3/30 at 5:00pm
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Roasted Vegetable & Kale Salad With Honey Vinaigrette
Here's what I think. When you make something this healthy that tastes this good, it is your responsibility as a human being to share it with the world.
And by world, I really mean with all my girlfriends. Because who needs a tofu popscicle or dairy-free/wheat-free/vegan/bilingual/yoga-enthusiast green smoothie when you can eat something that tastes DELICIOUS and probably cures cancer at the same time?!
See the recipe. Anchorage Choose Respect Rally
Bagpipers led Choose Respect marchers in Anchorage today. The annual event is aimed at heightening awareness of Alaska's blight of sexual assault while gathering support for the state administration's campaign against domestic violence. KSKA's Ellen Lockyer followed the march and brings us this report.
Alaska News Nightly: March 28, 2013
Young Not Worried About Ethics Investigation; Panel Discusses Alaska Tribal Courts; Anti-Violence Rally Warms Up Campaign To End Assaults On Women, Children; Permafrost Tunnel Undergoing Expansion; Kuskpuk Friday In The Legislature; Gov. Parnell Declares March 29 Vietnam Veteran’s Day
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Guerilla Gardeners and Bragaw-Glenn Community Garden
In 2010, at the community’s request, the State of Alaska installed four large garden beds at the corner of Bragaw and the Glenn Highway.
But when management disagreements between the city and state halted the project, a few guerrilla gardeners took it upon themselves to make use of the fertile land.
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Crisis in the Chicken Coop?
My hens have been confined to a small space now for several months. I’d expect anyone, including birds, to be stir crazy by this point and certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see a temporary reduction in egg production.
But, this morning when I did my usual coop check, a furtive motion by one of my young barred rocks caught my eye.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: March 27, 2013
Feds Outline Chukchi, Beaufort Sea Drilling Regulations For ConocoPhillips; Arctic Winter Sea Ice Extent Is Sixth Lowest On Record; Senator Murkowski Speaks On DOMA; Fewer Alaska Kids May Have Access To Pre-School; SEARHC To Close Bill Brady Healing Center As Sequester Hits; Oil Companies Testify On Tax Reform Legislation; Anchorage Assembly Narrowly Passes Labor Ordinance; Girl Scout Troop Uses Cookie Funds For Unique, Futuristic Purpose
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Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Live in Theatres
It's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! like you've never seen it before. Because, well, normally you can't see it -- it is a radio show, after all. But now it's coming to your local theatre with a live extravagant broadcast, in all its visual glory.
Click here to find show times in Alaska theatres
Making Your Own Cottage Bacon
A couple years ago I wrote a blog entry on how to make your own bacon. For a while now, I've had the itch to make more. The problem with making bacon is it can be prohibitively expensive.
Then I found out about cottage bacon.
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FWS Offers Reward For Information Regarding Eagle Deaths
A reward of $ 2500 is being offered for information in the death of two Golden Eagles, whose bodies were recently found near a hiking trail near Chickaloon.
Alaska News Nightly: March 26, 2013
Report Offers Findings On Status Of Alaska Women; Save Our Schools Rallies Support For Public School Funding; Reward Offered For Information In Deaths Of 2 Golden Eagles; Koniag Inc. Head Steps Down; Write-In Moe Challenges Hall For Assembly Seat D; Interactive Map Lays Out Alaska Earthquake Potential; Japanese Students Visit Fairbanks On Cultural Exchange; Seldovia Family To Hike Cook Inlet Coast; New Public Art Piece Makes A Trip To The Ketchikan Public Library
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A Baby Polar Bear Press Conference
The media was invited to attend a "press conference" for Kali, the orphaned polar bear cub, as he explored the outdoor area of the ConocoPhillips Infirmary at the Alaska Zoo on Friday, March 22 at 5:20 pm.
Rescued Sea Otter Finds a Home
A rescued and rehabilitated sea otter has been transferred from the Alaska SeaLife Center to its new permanent home at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Her transfer will allow the pup to receive the ongoing care and companionship she needs.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: March 25, 2013
Federal Judge Dismisses Alaska Courts Roadless Rule Challenge; U.S. Senate Passes Budget; First Lady Speaks Out Against Public Safety Cut; Sitka Herring Fleet Goes On 2-Hour Notice; Researcher Completes Study Of Interior Agriculture; New Book Offers How-To Tips For Aspiring Homesteaders; Gold Medal Basketball Tournament Focuses On Community
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Indie Rock Inspired by “Alone in the Wilderness”
Most Alaskans know and love the films of Dick Proenneke - especially Alone in the Wilderness.
But, you might be surprised to know that a Brooklyn-based indie rock band also draws inspiration from Proenneke's work.
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A Commercial Fisherman in the Rap Game
Today we hear what happens when you combine fishing with rap music. Eli Fields was born and raised in Kodiak, and he discovered his love for music early.
Fields is just 17 years old, but he already has a proper studio album in the bag. His debut, Paper and Crayons was released earlier this month.
In My Family: ‘Moon’
This week on “In My Family,” host Natalia LaMont teaches Raven how to say “moon” in Yup’ik.
2013 Alaska Press Club Conference Community Scholarships
The Alaska Press Club and Town Square 49 are offering a limited number of scholarships for interested community members to attend the 2013 Alaska Press Club Conference, April 18-20 in Anchorage.
This world class media training opportunity will feature presenters from NPR, The Associated Press, The New York Times and more.
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AK: John Muir
Muir is one of the most renowned naturalists of the last two centuries. President Theodore Roosevelt turned to Muir when planning America’s first National Parks. In the late 1800s, Muir decided to journey to the far north. And the first stop on his great Alaskan expedition was Wrangell Island in the Inside Passage. KSTK’s Shady Grove Oliver traces the history of Muir in Wrangell from his first steps on the island to his continued influence today.
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