The Special Session; and a New Film Incentive Credit Bill
The stories up for discussion this week are: Gov. Parnell throws in the towel on oil taxes; status of the gas line legislation; new film incentive credit bill; municipal election squabbles continue; and the redistricting saga continues.
KSKA: Friday, 4/27 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 4/28 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 4/27 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 4/28 at 5:00pm
Roman Dial
Though he spends much of his work week in a math classroom teaching at Alaska Pacific University, Roman Dial is anything but the stereotypical math nerd. His accomplishments outside of class, outside of civilization, and, frankly, outside the vast majority of people's comfort levels, in some of the wildest country left on the planet are astonishing. Read More...
KAKM: Sun. 4/29 at 6:30 pm & Weds. 5/2 at 10:00 pm
KSKA: Thurs. 5/3 at 1:00 pm
Alaska News Nightly: April 26, 2012
Senate Adjourns Special Session; In-State Gas Line Remains On Legislators’ Radar; Former Non-Profit Head Sentences To Probation For Embezzlement; Man Acquitted Of Manslaughter, Homicide Charges; Municipal Leaders React to Election Commission Report; Alaska Moose Federation Gets $1.5 Million From State; New Research Sheds Light On Mercury Pollution; Native Youth Olympics Start Friday
Immigration in Anchorage Dialogue
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Municipal Leaders React to Election Commission Report
Municipal Leaders are reacting to a report by the Election Commission on the April 3rd Election. The Commission presented the report at a public meeting late Wednesday. It was critical of the clerk's role in the election, but said it should be certified. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has more.
This American Life – LIVE in Theatres
On Thursday, May 10th, 2012, Host Ira Glass and friends will perform an episode of This American Life on stage in NYC, and send it live via satellite to more than 500 movie theaters across the country.
Click here to find out how to see it at Century 16 and Tikhatnu theaters in Anchorage.
Powering The Planet
Take an eye-opening look at some of the world’s most important case studies in energy policy. In Spain and Morocco, large-scale solar farms and individual photovoltaic panels atop tents in the Sahara are beginning to bring the vast potential of the sun down to Earth. In Brazil, abundant natural resources — sun, rain and sugar cane — are transformed into efficient, sustainable biofuel, making Brazil the only nation whose cars could run normally if gasoline were to vanish. In Samsø, Denmark, and in West Texas, citizens have taken sustainability — and economic realities — into their own hands by becoming stakeholders in wind turbines.
KAKM: Thursday, 4/26 at 8:00pm
Ring in the Spring
Phones were singing and bells ringing as volunteers from the Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship helped us pass the half way hump toward our goal of $305,000 on Wednesday afternoon. We're over half way there with just two more days to go in the KSKA Spring Membership Drive. If you haven't done so yet, give us a call and make those bells ring.
Alaska News Nightly: April 25, 2012
Exploratory Shale Wells Coming Within A Month; State Takes Feedback On Student Achievement Standards; UAF Could Get Funds For New Engineering Building; Election Commission Makes Recommendations For Muni Election Problems; Portion Of ‘Violence Against Women Act’ Upsets Alaska Tribal Advocates; Organization Pushes For Changes In Sea Otter Management; UA To Get New Super Computer; Group To Renovate Northwest Alaska Boys And Girls Clubs
Conversations that Matter: Additional Resources
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Photo Gallery: Unpacking the Fossils
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Commission Recommends Certifying Election
The Anchorage Election Commission just released their report on the April 3rd Municipal election. They are asking the Assembly to adopt their report and certify the election. But they did find some problems and made several recommendations. KSKA's Daysha Eaton explains.
Rural Outreach from an Urban Youth Shelter
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Conversations that Matter: Envisioning Racial Equity in Alaska
How do we, as a statewide community, engage in a difficult but respectful discussion about race in Alaska? Through an innovative project based on indigenous values and dialogue principles applied by the First Alaskans Institute, this program seeks to elevate the conversation about race and racism in Alaska and prompt ideas about possible solutions to racial inequality in the state.
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KSKA FM 91.1: Thursday 4/26 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Nature: Radioactive Wolves
The historic nuclear accident at Chernobyl is now 25 years old. Filmmakers and scientists set out to document the lives of the packs of wolves and other wildlife thriving in the “dead zone” that still surrounds the remains of the reactor.
KAKM: Wednesday, 4/25 at 7:00pm
Alaska News Nightly: April 24, 2012
Redistricting Plan Goes Back To The Drawing Board; Hooper Bay Man Get s $500,000 For Tasering; Ted Nugent Pleads Guilty To Hunting Violation; Diomede Residents May Get Helicopter Service; Quality Improvement Measures Get Results At Providence; SEARHC Recovering From $4 Million Loss Last Year; Fairbanks Residents Make Moves Against Child Abuse; Anchorage Museum Explores Denali
1on1: Julia O’Malley
Pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee with of Anchorage's best known and least known movers, shakers, and characters on "1on1," KSKA and KAKM TV's new weekly interview show. Host Charles Wohlforth chats with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, adventurers, musicians and trend setters at Kaladi Brothers coffee shops.
The program debuts with Anchorage Daily News' columnist, Julia O'Malley. Read More...
KAKM TV: Sun. 4/22 at 6:30 pm & Weds. 4/25 at 10:00 pm
KSKA FM: Thurs. 4/26 at 1:00 pm
Athabascan Story of Denali
Illustrations by Dimi Macheras. Courtesy of the Anchorage Museum.
Our KSKA story includes an excerpt from Chickaloon storyteller Patricia Wade's narration of the story of how Denali came to be. Her story is part of a multimedia display in a Denali exhibit on display at the Anchorage Museum through October 21st. The exhibit called, “The High One: Reaching the Top” explores North America's largest peak from many perspectives. It includes historical climbing gear, photos and rare artifacts. It also looks at the mountain through Alaska Native Eyes.
Listen to Patricia Wade tell the Athabaskan story of Denali here.
The Goose that Thought He was a Sandhill Crane
In Homer, Alaska, there lives a goose who thinks he is a Sandhill Crane. He travels all over Homer with the cranes, eating, sleeping, and flying with them.
He takes no guff from any of the cranes. It will be interesting to see if the goose makes it down to the wintering grounds in California with the cranes and back again this spring.
Click for larger view.
Alaska News Nightly: April 23, 2012
Resource Committee Members Take ‘Show Me’ Approach To Oil Tax Cuts; Tribal Organizations Await Results Of Salazar v. Ramah Navajo Case; Air Force General’s Promotion On Hold Until More Questions Answered About Possible F-16 Move; Election Commission Digs Into Ballot Mess; ‘Occupy Fairbanks’ Protesters Pack Up Camp; Flood Advisory In Effect For Salcha Area; Museum Of The North New Home To Seal Stone; Alaska Folk Festival Honors Musicians Buddy Tabor, Barb Kalen