Alaska LNG Opportunities: Prospects in Japan, China, and other Asian Markets

Research Director of Asian energy security at The National Bureau of Asian Research, Mikkal Herberg was recorded speaking on "Alaska LNG Opportunities:Prospects in Japan, China, and other Asian Markets" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on November 28, 2012.

Night Music: November 24, 2012

Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title Label Duration 8:00 pm...

Night Music: December 1, 2012

Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title Label Duration 12 Bars...

Night Music: December 8, 2012

Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title Label Duration   Take Five Dave...

Traveling Music: December 2, 2012

Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration Bog an...

Traveling Music: December 9, 2012

Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder and Kluonie Frey . All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration Baby...

Alaska Remains #1 Chlamydia State

Alaska still ranks number one in the country for Chlamydia according to a report released today (12/13) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bad News for the Port of Anchorage; and New Voter ID Legislation is Introduced

More bad news for the Port of Anchorage. Redistricting talks continue in Anchorage. What’s happening with the upcoming “fiscal cliff?” Rep. Bob Lynn introduces an Alaska voter photo ID law. Alaska could play an important role in future LNG exports. KSKA: Friday, 12/14 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/15 at 6:00pm TV: Friday, 12/14 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/15 at 5:00pm

Seniors, Advocates Organize at Anchorage Housing Summit

The Alaska Commission on Aging, along with several state agencies, held a summit on senior housing Wednesday in Anchorage (12/12). Seniors from around the state and those who work with them came together to look for solutions to Alaska's looming senior housing crisis at the Wilda Marston Theatre in the Loussac Library.

Necropsy

When dead marine mammals wash up in Unalaska, a team of local scientists springs into action to reconstruct what went wrong. These forensic investigators come from the fish and wildlife office, from a university program and, as was the case this month, Unalaska’s high school.

My Favorite Car, You Ask?

It wasn’t my favorite car. That would be the 1965 Ford Mustang. No, the vehicle I want to tell you about wasn’t even a car. It was a Willys Jeep, surplus from World War II, no doubt. Read more.

Alaska’s Most Comprehensive Nonprofit Clearinghouse

The Pick.Click.Give. Charitable Contributions Program launched a new website this week that is the state’s largest site focused on the Alaska nonprofit sector. The new website, www.pickclickgive.org, features in-depth information on the more than 400 organizations eligible for 2013 contributions. Learn more.

‘Fun with Science’ Travels North to Alaska

In November, retired Lab engineer Nick Williams and Discovery Center coordinator Diane Nelson bundled up in heavy winter coats and warm hats, boarded a total of nine airline flights and traveled some 5,500 miles -- all in the name of science. Their mission: to take the Lab's 'Fun with Science' show on the road to students living in Alaska. Learn more.

Alaska Gun Law, Among Most Liberal in Country

The Sandy Hook shooting has sparked a national debate about guns and gun laws. Alaska has one of the most liberal gun laws in the country. It's one of four states that do not require a permit for carrying a concealed weapon.

Roadside Attraction

This popular ice climbing crag south of Anchorage has always cracked me up. I was never enough of an ice climber to really understand the attraction for climbing only feet from 50+ mph traffic. But, as a photographer, what a great subject for a time lapse, which was my mission this particular afternoon. More.

Assembly Okay’s Transfer of Rumrunner’s Liquor License

The Anchorage Assembly, last night (Tuesday 12/18), approved a resolution allowing sale of the liquor license belonging to Rumrunner's Old Towne Bar & Grill, which closed Sunday, to an Anchorage restaurateur.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I can't let another holiday season pass by without writing about my favorite vegetable dish in the whole world. Roasty, toasty Brussels sprouts. The most wonderful veggie preparation of them all. If you've tried Brussels sprouts (named after the city that made them popular) and think you hate them, you don't. See the recipe.

Assembly Approves Redistricting Plan, Passes on Single Member Districts

The Anchorage Assembly approved a final redistricting plan last night (Tuesday 12/18) and rejected proposals that would have put propositions on the April 2nd ballot to create single member districts for the Anchorage Assembly and School Board. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has more.

Braver, Bigger: Erica Madison

For this video, I caught Erica Madison in preparation for her 5-month, 2000-km, ski traverse from Vancouver, BC to Skagway, AK. This was my product from Carl Crum's 5-day Documentary Workshop, DocShops. Click for more.

Our First Alaskan Christmas

It could perhaps be described as a minimalist Christmas, that Christmas of 1948. Our household goods were stashed in Seattle with many other boxes and crates and barrels headed for the Last Frontier. Good foresight that Mother didn’t ship her houseplants. Read more.