Alaska News Nightly: July 2, 2012

Report on Muni Election Debacle Blames Complacency, Inexperience; Alaska Sending Fire Crews To Help Fight Lower 48 Blazes; Japanese Skiff Lost In Tsunami Washes Up Near Metlakatla; IRS Threatens Alaska’s Air Taxi Operators; Yukon River Communities Cope With Low King Runs; Searches Called Off For Hyder, Wrangell Residents; State Revamping Animal Health Care Regulations; 54 Mushers Sign Up On First Day Of Iditarod Registration; Taco Bell Delivers 10,000 Tacos To Bethel

Solo the Rescued Sitka Black Tailed Fawn

On June 29th, AWCC staff received an orphaned sitka black tailed deer from the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, arriving on Alaska Airlines Flight 67 from Ketchikan. The orphaned fawn will spend the rest of its days at the Portage facility. More photos.

Algo Nuevo: July 1, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, July 1, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Whittier by Wheel

Kristopher Peck rides his custom built seatless unicycle across ice and snow in Whittier, Alaska. Filmed in March 2011, this seven minute movie also captures a snapshot in time of a mysterious and isolated rural Alaskan town. Click for more

1on1: Schatzie Schaefers

Meet the heart and soul of today’s Alaska. They are colorful. They are adventuresome. They are inspiring. Find out why they came here and why they stayed. Their answers might surprise you. Every week on 1on1.

Alaska News Nightly: June 29, 2012

Fiscal New Year Starts With Low Income, Rundown of a Busy Week in D.C., What it Means for Alaska, Small businesses Worry About Health Law’s Unknowns, Greenpeace Makes Way Toward Unalaska, University of Alaska President Proposes Tuition Hike, Salmon Fishing Restrictions Down, Free Tacos Because of Hoax, AK: Ionia, 300 Villages: Bettles Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: June 28, 2012

Murkowski, Begich Split On Health Care Decision; Gov. Parnell Reacts To Health Care Ruling; Some Alaskans Relieved By Health Care Ruling; Transportation Bill Would Give Alaska Railroad $31 Million; Salazar Signs Off On 5-Year Offshore Oil, Gas Leasing Plan; NOAA Crew Surveys Beaches For Tsunami Debris; Ship Creek Closed To King Fishing; Forest Service, Conservation Groups Bet On River Restoration

July on KSKA

Look for these schedule highlights this July on KSKA.
  • Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm in July - Freakonomics - Hosted by Stephen Dubner, with co-author Steve Levitt as a regular guest [APM / WNYC]. Kids These Days has come to an end. Replacement program TBA.
  • Wednesdays at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm July - The TED Hour - A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TED Talks from the world's most remarkable minds. Hometown, Alaska returns in August.
  • Saturdays at 1:00 pm - Radiolab continues. Initially a limited series set conclude in August, Radiolab is now being produced on a weekly basis and will continue to be apart of the regular Saturday line-up on KSKA.
View complete KSKA Schedule Printable KSKA Schedule July 2012 (PDF)

Photo Gallery: Three Little Bears

Three little black bear cubs are currently calling the Alaska Zoo home. The three siblings, one female and two males are approximately 6 months old and weigh about 15 pounds each. Click for photos.

Kids These Days! Radio Ends, Website Continues

Kids These Days! heard Tuesdays on KSKA produced its final episode this week, however the website - kidsthesedays.org - lives on. The independently-funded, award-winning radio program gave us glimpse inside the life of Alaska's kids today and kept us all connected at to each other and our community at kidsthesedays.org. Piled with tons of fun blogs, helpful family resources and a complete archive of past programs, we hope you will keep the conversations rolling about "Raising Alaska's Future Today" on kidsthesedays.org.

Did you shoot Otto the Bear?

Everyday, people stop to take a picture of one of the most recognizable specimens at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, an 8’ 9” brown bear that has greeted guests for more than 40 years. Now, the museum is looking for your photos of the bear. Read more.

APD Kills Man Armed with Broomstick as Weapon; And Supreme Court Decision on Healthcare

An Anchorage police officer shoots and kills a man with a menacing broomstick. Redistricting plan cleared, time for elections. The F-16 fighter wings will not be moving to Anchorage for now. Elected official and pundit opinions on the Supreme Court's ruling on President Obama's Affordable Care Act. With closures and fishing limitations, is the king salmon or fishermen in trouble? The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals visit to Anchorage from San Francisco. Sixty-year-old wreckage from an aircraft found. KSKA: Friday, 6/29 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 6/29 at 6:00pm KAKM: Friday, 6/30 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 6/30 at 5:00pm p.m.

Health Law Survives With Roberts’ Vote

Chief Justice John Roberts said the requirement that individuals have health coverage or pay a penalty falls within Congress' power to impose taxes. On the issue of Medicaid expansion, a majority of the court said Congress can expand Medicaid, but can't strip states of all their Medicaid funds if they fail to participate in that expansion. Read More... Thursday 6/28 KSKA will broadcast a special one-hour Health Care Decision wrap-up at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Alaska News Nightly: June 27, 2012

Federal Government Clears Redistricting Plan, BLM Cleans Up Two Legacy Wells in NPRA, Fairbanks Area Leaders Express Relief Over F-16 Decision, Historic Plane Wreck Identified, 2,700 Alaskans Due Health Insurance Rebates, Anchorage Innovator Develops Bus App, Congress Debates Mount McKinley Name Change, Workforce Program Celebrates Anniversary, Studying a Thriving Bird- The Rhino.

Something Different: June 17, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, June 17, 2012 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album...

Alaska News Nightly: June 26, 2012

State Pays Large Settlement for Patient Privacy Breach; Air Force Will Not Take Action on the F-16 Relocation; Begich Will Visit Bethel to Discuss Poor Salmon Runs; Antique Wreckage and Bone Fragments Found in Downed Aircraft; Department of Interior Announces Arctic Lease Schedule; Cook Inlet Holds Promise for Tidal Energy; Discussions on the Alaska Coastal Management Program Begins; Bear Creek Fire Slows Down; Obesity Among School Children Decreases in Anchorage; Veteran Finding Peace in Fly Fishing, Fly-tying

Traveling Music: June 24, 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 Deed...

Algo Nuevo: June 24, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, June 24, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Algo Nuevo: June 17, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, June 17, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Night Music: June 23, 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 In the...