Anchorage Community Assessment Project
United Way of Anchorage and our partners have been keeping a finger on the pulse of Anchorage since 2006 by collecting data on key measures of our quality of life. We continue to learn new things and deepen our understanding of our community. We use what we learn to drive what we do, and measure our successes and, sometimes, failures.
This years report focuses on United Way's focus on education.
Read more, and see the full report.
Algo Nuevo: October 30, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday October 30, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Alaska News Nightly: November 3, 2011
Air Force Cutting Back Civilian Jobs, Report Calls for More After School Programs, Aleutian Region Listen as State’s Top Fisheries Earner, Providence Hospital Ceasing to Hire Tobacco Users, FCC Ruling Extends Broadband to Rural Areas, Multi-Talented Jeff Brown Wins Statewide Recognition, Yurts Provide Unique Living Situation
State Focus On Highway Safety
November is "Highway Safety Month" in Alaska, as declared by Governor Sean Parnell in an executive proclamation detailing five themes for the coming five weeks. As KSKA's Ellen Lockyer reports, state department officials met to review the update of the Alaska Strategic Traffic Safety Plan and discuss how their departments are focusing on safety.
Annual Stand Down Aims to Help Veterans in Need
The 19th annual Stand Down for Veterans in Need will be held Friday at the North Terminal of the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage. As APRN's Lori Townsend reports, the event is designed to help vets access numerous services and assistance. Marcia Hoffman Devoe is the public affairs officer for the Alaska VA healthcare system. She says the People Mover buses will offer free transportation to veterans who have a VA card.
Alaska News Nightly: November 2, 2011
State Looks for Coastal Management Alternative, Fairbanks May Opt to Pursue Redistricting Suit, Thousands Without Power on Kenai Peninsula, Airports Prove Vital to State Economy, New Technology May Help Roads Resist Wear and Tear, November is ‘Highway Safety Month’, Industrial Solvent May Be Subject of Federal Study, Bethel to Host New Aircraft Mechanic School, Catcher-Processor Endures Fire at Sea
Alaska News Nightly: November 1, 2011
Alaska Soldier Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage, ‘Mini-Bus’ Bill Passes Senate, Young Pushes for Loosening of Sea Otter Pelt Sale Restrictions, Great Bear Petroleum Won’t Make Decision on Continuing Work Until Next Year, Large Seafood Expo Kicks Off in China, Kenai Predator Control Proves to be Contentious Issue, Agreement Reached for Protection of Knik, Matanuska River-Area Wetlands, UA Aims to Start New Program to Help Students Graduate on Time, Tenakee Students Wade into Science
Photo Gallery: Alaska Zoo October Images
A gallery featuring some of the animals found at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage, as posted to the organization's Facebook page.
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Cleaning Up Rural Alaska – The Marshall Cleanup
Community cleanups are nothing new to Marshall, Alaska. For years, the environmental department of the Marshall Tribal Council has hosted drives to collect cans, cardboard, scrap lumber and whatever else local residents have been willing to part with in efforts to make the Yukon River community of around 400 a cleaner and safer community in which to live.
But this year was different.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: October 31, 2011
Dion Sentenced to 124 Years in Craig Case, Court Rules in Favor of Tribes in Child Support Case, Parnell Administration Explains Jump in Real Estate Licensing Fees, Judge to Decide on Fairbanks Redistricting Petition, Dance Diva’s Legacy Lives On, Pilot Dies in Helicopter Crash Near Lake Illiamna, Three Dead in Separate Anchorage Homicides, Palmer Votes to End Water Fluoridation, Fairbanks Ghost Hunters Tracking the Paranormal
Self-Publish or Self-Perish
Most Saturdays, husband Dave and I push a cart around Costco, sampling the latest tooth-picked sausage dipped in some sugary goop. Across from the massive freezers, we observe self-published authors sitting at card tables behind piles of books. These artists are eagerly trying to catch passing shoppers. The lucky ones sign copies or hand out promotional brochures.
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Praire Home Companion Legend Tom Keith Dies at 64
Photo courtesy of A Prairie Home Companion.
Alaskan audiences swarmed the State Fairgrounds last summer for A Prairie Home Companion live at the Alaska State Fair. Today, Minnesota Public Radio reports APHC sound effects master Tom Keith suddenly passed at this home last night. Tom will missed by public radio fans in Alaska and around the country.
Documenting Alaska’s Immigrant Experience
"Portraits: The Illustrated Stories of Alaskans and their Immigration to the Great Land" is a project aimed at honoring Alaska's rich diversity.
Through art and narrative, this project documents the lives of Alaska's Immigrant population, their contributions, and the impact that the fear of deportation and separation has on the children of our community.
Read more. Traveling Music: October 30, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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The...
Night Music: October 29, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Artist Name
Album Title
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Sacred Machines
Glenn...
Soul to Soul: October 29, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the October 29, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks...
AK: Palmer Reindeer Farm’s Spooky Surprise
And when you think of locations for Halloween fun, reindeer farms are probably pretty low on the list. But if you were to travel out to Palmer’s Reindeer farm this weekend, you’d find yourself in for a spooky surprise.
Alaska News Nightly: October 28, 2011
States Files Suit OverPebble Mine Initiative, Alaska Touts Lowest Neonatal Mortality Rate In Nation, State Dismisses Militia Charges, Federal Charges Remain, Energy Authority Files Preliminary Permit Application for Hydro Project, Bering Sea Polluck B Season Limping to Close, Brain Injury Network Attempts to Curb High Injury Rates, Sawmill Cove Board Looks to Dock, Marine Services, Murkowski Suggests Gas Line to Fairbanks, AK: Palmer Reindeer Farm's Spooky Surprise, 300 Villages: Naknek and Ruby
Predator Control on the Kenai
Aerial Predator Control is always controversial. And now its being proposed for the Kenai Peninsula for the first time. Advocates say its necessary to boost moose hunting opportunities for Alaska residents. But conservation groups say predators aren't causing the problem.
KSKA: Tuesday 11/1 at 10:00 am
Soul to Soul: October 22, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the October 22, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played...