Anchorage Assembly Hears Title 21 Testimony, Nobody Likes Rewrite Much
The Anchorage Assembly heard public testimony on the long-anticipated rewrite of Anchorage land-use law, Title 21, at their meeting Tuesday night. More than 40 people testified. KSKA's Daysha Eaton was there and has the highlights.
Bingo! Eating Spicy Food for Points
D-43, C-12, Eat lunch at a food truck. Playing "Bingo" has never been this fun.
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Governor Parnell: State of the State
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell will deliver his annual State of the State address Wednesday night from Juneau. Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO News Director, and Alexandra Gutierrez, State Capital Correspondent will Alaska Public Radio Network will anchor live coverage beginning at 7:00 pm.
Listen on KSKA, APRN member stations or watch on Alaska Public Television.
Gov. Parnell Delivers State Of The State Address; Anchorage Assembly Continues Struggles With Title 21
Sean Parnell delivers the governor's annual State of the State address. The Anchorage Assembly continues its struggles with Title 21. Did Alaska get anything out of the Sandy bill? Cheryl Frasca is the new west Anchorage assembly member, replacing Harriet Drummond who is now in the Legislature. Senator Mark Begich gets new committee assignments. House Speaker Chenault has a bill that would take defiance of President Obama's gun laws to the limit. Rep. Lindsey Holmes switches parties. The Anchorage School District is once again expecting layoffs. Rep. Bob Lynn has a bill that would arm school staff.
KSKA: Friday, 1/18 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 1/19 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 1/18 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 1/19 at 5:00pm
Rondy Queen and Princesses Named
This week a crowd gathered at the Fur Rondy Shop on the corner of the historic 4th Ave. and D St. in Anchorage to witness the announcement of the 2013 Fur Rondy Queen and Princesses, and the King and Queen Regents.
Those chosen as Fur Rondy Royalty serve as goodwill ambassadors for the 10-day festival.
Learn more. AK: Growing
Alaska’s summer months may be limited, but the growing season has no bounds. That is, as long as you grow indoors. AK’s Anne Hillman found out that indoor gardens in Anchorage are blossoming even in unexpected spaces.
The Birds And The Bees
Like most young women growing up in the 40’s and 50’s in Anchorage, I was completely unprepared for adulthood. That milestone arrived on my doorstep far too suddenly.
It felt like I was launched from a catapult and flung toward maturity at mach speed.
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China in Transition: Opportunities in the Next Ten Years
Founder and Managing Partner, JFP Holdings Ltd., Jack Perkowski was recorded speaking on "China in Transition: Opportunities in the Next Ten Years" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on December 14, 2012.
JBER-Richardson Bans Alcohol in Barracks
Army officials are admitting that they have an alcohol and drug problem at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage. And they're doing something about it: banning alcohol in the barracks.
Announcing Four New Affiliate Communities
The Alaska Community Foundation has announced four new Affiliate community foundations – Kodiak Community Foundation, Ketchikan Community Foundation, Greater Sitka Legacy Fund and Golden Heart Community Foundation (Fairbanks and surrounding areas).
With support from the Rasmuson Foundation, the newly formed Affiliates will provide leadership for the formation of a permanent community endowment that will support local philanthropic goals now and years into the future.
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Rapunzel, Snow White, and the Little Mermaid dancing to Dubstep
There's a new dance company in town, and they're not afraid to mix genres.
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Urban Gatherers: Winter Subsistence Hunting and Fishing
Some friends and I began fly fishing for trout and bowhunting for birds in Southcentral Alaska this winter. This was the first time they have done something like this in the winter, and they decided to make a film about it.
This film is about subsistence and the power of just being outdoors.
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Third Annual Walk for Warmth
When Travis, a 30-year-old single father of two, had to leave work while recovering from a back injury, it wasn’t long before he got behind on his utility bill – and the idea of facing a winter without heat suddenly seemed all too likely.
Travis isn’t alone. Rental and utility assistance are consistently the highest unmet needs in Anchorage.
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Announcing Local Challenge Grants
Have you always wanted to do something to improve your neighborhood park or trail? Does your community garden need some help to grow?
The Anchorage Park Foundation is seeking applicants who want to make a difference in a neighborhood park or trail.
Learn more. JBER Restricts Alcohol In Barracks; Mat-Su Creamery Closes Down
The Board of Fisheries adopted a new salmon management plan for the Kuskokwim last week. About 24 fishermen were cited last year near Dillingham; what’s happening in those cases? Is there any word from the congressional delegation about when relief funds may be put forward in legislation? How are families faring without the salmon they could not harvest last fall and without money for store purchases?
KSKA: Friday, 1/25 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 1/26 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 1/25 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 1/26 at 5:00pm
AK: Restoration
For the past three years, a small group of dedicated volunteers has been putting in countless hours restoring a Watchmen’s cabin for the Kasilof Regional Historical Association. Each Friday they get together and make a few small steps toward bringing the once-ailing cabin back to life.
Embracing Reading with “A Pet Named Sneaker”
What does it mean to enjoy reading? When do you get the curiosity to read Sunday book reviews, or re-read that classic you breezed through in high school?
I know what it’s like to be that kid who finds reading an insurmountable task. In third grade my parents must have been told I couldn’t read because cartons of books began appearing in my bedroom. My cousin Joan Heilbroner began writing stories for Random House Beginner Books in the early sixties.
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Huevos Rancheros
In Alaska, the winter is cold and dark. It's as certain as death and taxes. I decided that this year, I needed to ring in the New Year with a little sunshine. And maybe a pool, with one of those umbrella drinks.
I crashed my parents' vacation.
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Tongass Second Growth Wood Guide
Students at Sitka High School are building furniture that’s truly Alaska grown. The wood in their furniture projects has come from red alder trees harvested in young-growth forest in the Tongass National Forest.
A new guide published by the Sitka Conservation Society profiles a variety of projects – including two at the Sitka High School – that are testing the limits of how young-growth can be used.
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Homer Evening Surf Session
I headed down to Homer, Alaska for the day in hopes to score some surf. Unfortunately the wind was howling and the shore break was a sloppy mess.
Once the sun started going down, I got a call from Mike McCune. He told me he might know where some waves are. He took me to a local secret spot off the beaten path but only a short hike down from the road.
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