Algo Nuevo: February 5, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, February 5, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera....

Soul to Soul: February 4, 2012

Here’s the music playlist from the February 4, 2012 edition of Soul to Soul with...

Night Music: February 4, 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 Lark in...

AK: The Science of Ice

If you’ve been following the news about the fuel delivery to Nome or the Bering Sea snow crab fishery’s hiatus you may recognize the name Kathleen Cole. She’s a sea ice forecaster for the National Weather Service in Anchorage and her services have been in high demand this winter.

Alaska News Nightly: February 3, 2012

Missing Anchorage Woman Case Being Treated As Possible Abduction, Subsidized Air Travel In Alaska Included in FAA Reauthorization Bill, Veteran Employment Measure Passes House, Senate, Iditarod Trail Altered To Avoid ‘Happy River Steps’, Brevig Mission Man Arrested After Shooting At House, Final Yukon Quest Preparations Taking Place, Weather Advisory In Place Over Steese Highway, Part of Yukon Quest Trail, Officials Urge Anchorage Residents to Stay Off Roads, Newly Discovered Ledgers Offer Insight Into Aleutian History, AK: The Science of Ice, 300 Villages: Anderson

ASD’s New Superintendent; and Anchorage Ending Emissions Testing

The stories up for discussion this week are: ASD’s new superintendent; natural gas reserve estimates; concerns about state’s declining revenue; Anchorage ending emissions testing program; church-owned homes targeted by tax-change legislation; Marko Cheseto; and a round of military base closures could be coming. KSKA: Friday, 2/3 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 2/4 at 6:00pm KAKM: Friday, 2/3 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 2/4 at 5:00pm

“The Occupy Movement: What is it?” Community Dialogue Returns

Let's Talk Anchorage is pleased to offer another opportunity for community dialogue on the topic of "The Occupy Movement: What is it?". The dialogue will take place at the Mt. View Community Library on Saturday, February 11 from 1 - 4 PM. If you are concerned, curious, or committed, this is your opportunity to engage in respectful, facilitated conversations with fellow citizens. More details.

Alaska News Nightly: February 2, 2012

US Attorney’s Office Recommends Reduced Sentence For Fuglvog, Bethel Cab Driver Found Dead, Northern Waters Task Force Report: Opportunities and Challenges , January Sets Cold Records Across State, Bethel Experiences Record Cold, Geological Crack Threatens Haines Homes, Roads, Enstar Sold to AltaGas, Some Customers May Get Refund From Fairbanks Utility, Push For New Information On Old Fairbanks Murder Gains Momentum, Anchorage Receives $13.2 Million To Help Start Small Businesses, Chickaloon Author Releases ‘The Snow Child’

Perseverance Theatre Kicks off Inaugural Anchorage Season

Juneau-based Perseverance Theatre is kicking off its inaugural Anchorage season with “The Blue Bear,” Feb. 10-18 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. It will be the Anchorage premiere of the play, which is adapted from an award-winning book by Juneau author Lynn Schooler. Click for more.

56th Engineer Company Spans Frozen Alaska Waterways

The setting couldn’t be more bleak; averaging negative 20 degrees before the wind chill is factored in, the frozen and lifeless landscape spans in almost all directions. Sheets of ice creak and groan while a team of specially trained soldiers dressed in subzero-rated arctic coveralls move across the surface of the once flowing and animated Tanana River. Read more.

Something Different: Janurary 29, 2012

Here’s the Sunday, January 29, 2012 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the...

Soul to Soul: January 28, 2012

Here’s the music playlist from the January 28, 2012 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel...

Night Music: January 28, 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 Part A...

Alaska News Nightly: February 1, 2012

Governor Opposes Formula Increase for Schools, ANWR Bill Passes Natural Resources Committee, New Rule Means Little Immediate Change For The Tongass, Emissions Testing Ending March 1 In Anchorage, Two Rural Alaskans Named To Federal Subsistence Board, State Affairs Committee Hears Testimony On Language Bill, Alaska Film Group, NANA Team Up To Attract Productions, United Airlines To Fly Into Fairbanks This Summer, Haines School Workers Get Some Social Security Money Returned

Snow, Snow, Snow!

Here in Alaska we are used to snow. I have friends who build elaborate families of snowmen, have plows attached to the front of their trucks and I personally have trained Brodie (our dog) to eat snow in an attempt to keep our back deck clear....seriously he loves the stuff. Read more.

Alaska News Nightly: January 31, 2012

Jim Browder Selected As Next ASD Superintendent, New Oil, Gas Bill Expected By End Of Next Week, North Slope to Canada Gas Line Take Place in Fairbanks , Kotzebue Jail Remains Closed To Some Prisoners, Parnell, Delegation Respond To Possible Military Base Closures, ACMP Initiative Verification Marches On, K300 Raffle Winner Starting Scholarship Fund

Green Jobs, Building a Better Alaska

"Green Jobs" has been a common buzzword in national political dialogue and is no stranger to Alaska, where over $350 million in state funding and federal stimulus dollars funded our Weatherization and Home Energy Rebate programs. The akGreenJobs.com website offers those curious about green jobs an overview of what the opportunities are in Alaska for jobs and training programs. Learn more.

Interview with an Individual Artist Grant Recipient

Calling all Alaskan artists: Rasmuson Foundation just opened the application period for its annual Individual Artist Awards grant program, and it’s more inclusive than ever.

Municipality of Anchorage Snow Removal System

It’s been an unprecedented year for snowfall in Anchorage. In fact, if you placed all the snow that has been removed from Anchorage streets on a five-acre lot, the snow would be 250 feet deep. That’s a lot of snow, and our Street Maintenance employees are literally working around the clock to remove it as fast as they can. Residents have asked a lot of questions about snow removal this year. Here is how the process works... Read more.

Alaska News Nightly: January 30, 2012

Senate Committee Approves More Money For Schools, Renda, Healy Break Out Of Ice, Ice Conditions Could Affect Fish Stocks, Interior Expecting Milder Weather, Anchorage Beginning to Warm Up, Vets Checking Out Dogs Before Yukon Quest, Pebble Limited Partnership Releasing Research, Alaska Airlines Employees Receiving Hefty Bonus, Airline Hoping to Start Anchorage to Russia Flights, Businessman, Statehood Bell Ringer Derr Passes Away