Alaska News Nightly: December 8, 2011
Former Garden Ornament Offers Insight Into Unangan Culture, North Slope Borough Responds To Run-Off Election Investigation, Woman Arrested, Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run, ‘One Anchorage’ Works To Put Equal Rights Initiative On Ballot, Article 32 Hearing Continues On Chopper Crash, Officials Holding Public Hearings On OCS Leasing Schedule, State Joins Lawsuit Challenging NPS Navigable Waters Authority, Alaska Allowing Use Of DocBookMD Application, Children’s Christmas Program Fills Homer Theatre
Ambassador Henry MacDonald
Suriname Ambassador to the U.N., Henry MacDonald's talk on "Climate Change: Forest Conservation in the Republic of Suriname and the Way Forward" was recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council on December 2, 2011.
Finding hope in Bethel, Alaska
When you think of a town that is safe for LGBTQ people to live and raise families, you might not think about a place like Bethel, Alaska. Nearly 400 miles west of Anchorage and accessible only by air, snow machine, boat, or dog sled, it is the very definition of remote.
Why is Pride Foundation interested in Bethel?
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The “Occupy” Movement: What is it?
Let's Talk Anchorage is pleased to offer its first community dialogue: The Occupy Movement: What is it?.
The dialogue will take place at the Mt. View Community Library on Saturday, December 17 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: December 7, 2011
Oil Companies Buy Two Leases Near NPR-A, Questions Remain About North Slope Run-Off Election, Study Predicts Energy Savings If In-State Gas Line Built, Report Says Sea Otters Hitting Dive Fisheries Hard, Alaska’s Flue Vaccination Rate Among Lowest in Country, Treadwell Certifies Coastal Management Reinstatement Initiative Measure, ‘Tis The Season
A Young Alaskan’s Yearning for Independence Satisfied
September 7 was a red letter day for Mark Falsey. That was the day he got to show off the bedroom in the house he would soon be moving into. Mark was giving personal tours as part of the ribbon cutting ceremony for Elmore House, the third in The Arc of Anchorage’s “Five Homes in Five Years” building campaign.
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Oil and Gas Speakers Series Continues
The Alaska World Affairs Council is proud to present the second of our Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series. These events throughout the 2011-2012 season are designed to keep Alaskans abreast of what is going on in the global oil and gas industry and community. This program will feature Marta Jara, President and Director General for the Shell companies in Mexico.
The program, entitled, Global LNG - A Shell View, begins at noon at the Hilton Hotel on Friday, December 9.
Find out more.
Alaska News Nightly: December 6, 2011
Bag of PCB-Contaminated Soil Falls Into Nushagak Bay, Chickaloon Tribe Sends $500,000 Tax Bill to CIRI, Court Hears Arguments On Contested Chitina Dipnet Fishery, Gov. Declares State Disaster Status From November Storm, Biomass Plant Almost Ready To Go Online in North Pole, ESL Classes Expanding Dramatically in Anchorage, Juneau Artist Releases Book of Sarah Palin Political Cartoons
Alaska News Nightly: December 5, 2011
Agreement Moves NPRA Opening Process Another Step Forward, Russian Icebreaker To Make History In Alaska, Cantwell Gas Station Explosion Injures Five, Storms Knock Out Power For 38 Northern Alaska Homes, Hearing Set For Coast Guard Helo Crash Survivor, Mat-Su Gravel Mining Concerns Get Fresh Look From Borough, Warm Weather Heightens Avalanche Danger in Southcentral, Randall Wins Two Gold Medals In Weekend Sprint Events, Newtok Prepares to Move Residents to New Site,
Spirit of Youth Nominations
The Spirit of Youth, a campaign to recognize Alaska's teens, seeks nominations by December 31, 2011. The Spirit of Youth recognizes Alaskan youth, ages 12-19 statewide. Nominations can come from anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working Alaskan teenager.
Nominations can be made in one of 11 categories.
Find out more. High Wind Warnings for Sunday
There is a high wind warning through Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
KSKA's signal has been periodically affected by the strong winds.
Soul to Soul: December 3, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the December 3, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played...
Algo Nuevo: December 4, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday December 4, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Alaska News Nightly: December 2, 2011
Oil Tax Survey Results Inconclusive, Native Health Corporations Eye Cuts, Trial Leaders Meet at White House Summit, Ketchikan Man Faces APOC Campaign Fine, Memorial Honor Four Fallen Ft. Wainwright Soldiers, Councilman Menard May Face Recall, 65 Mushers Complete Iditarod Entries So Far, AK: A New Generation of Fishermen, 300 Villages: Cooper Landing
AK: A New Generation of Fishermen
The fishing industry isn’t getting any younger, and the so-called “graying of the fleet” even has some state legislators concerned. But while fishermen are getting older on average, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a younger crowd eager to enter the industry.
Holiday Theater in Anchorage and Eagle River
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... on stage. This week on Stage Talk directors from Alaska Theater of Youth (ATY) and Alaska Fine Arts Academy stop by to talk about the spirit of giving spreading on and off stage and their respective Christmas shows kicking off this weekend and next.
Friday 12/2 at 2:45 pm
Going to the Library with Kids
I love books. I could get lost in a book all day, which is really hard when I have three little ones running around. I can in get a chapter here or there. Sometimes my mommy guilt says "you can't read, you have dishes and laundry to do!" I'm still learning how to fight back that voice.
Going to the library is a LIFESAVER for winter months here in Alaska. It is always fun to get new books, so we head to the library to check out some "new" books. Do you have a library card?
Read more. Alaska’s Weather; and Investigation of Rep. Young
The stories up for discussion this week are: Alaska’s wacky weather as of late; utilities in rural Alaska; investigation of former VECO head Bill Allen; Don Young under investigation by the ethics committee; Don Young viral video.
KSKA: Friday, 12/2 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 12/2 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 5:00pm
Anchorage Tenth in “Best City” Rankings
Anchorage rates number ten in a national "best cities" ranking released this week. The online business publication Businessweek.com based its rankings on economic conditions, quality of life issues and access to higher education.
Autumn on the East Coast for Art
In spite of economic downturns some museums have labored financially to finish renovations. Traveling exhibitions have been reduced but seem to be staying up longer. Disappointments when visiting a museum can be turned into new discoveries and fond memories.
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