Alaska News Nightly: October 20, 2011
AFN Convention Gets Underway in Anchorage, Coast Guard Charges Helo Crash Survivor in Crewmates’ Deaths, Many Turn Out for Hearing on Proposed ANWR Management Plan, Tanker Truck Rolls Over, Spills Fuel in Fairbanks, Pipeline Bowl Cultivates Football Rivalry, Carvers Using Traditional Tool in Chief Shakes Tribal House Renovation
The Freezing of Alaska
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Alaska News Nightly: October 19, 2011
Prosecutors Outline Kott, Kohring Plea Agreements, Aerial Predator Control Plan on Kenai Peninsula Under Consideration, VPSO Program Working to Fill 15 More Slots, Crooked Creek Flood Victims Grateful For New Homes, Bethel Residents Surprised By Brown Bear, Jurist Helped Shape Juneau; Defended Capital City, Alaskans’ Privacy Rights, Sitkans Celebrate With Alaska Day Parade, Corrections
Alaska News Nightly: October 18, 2011
Voters Pass ‘SOS’ Initiative, Fishermen, Politicians Fight Sea Lion Management Program, ‘Occupy Tundra’ Photo From Bethel Goes Viral, Suit Challenging Redistricting Plan Moves Forward, Alaska Railroad Selling Discount Firewood in Salcha, ‘Club 49’ Waives Some Bag Fees for Alaska Residents, New FEMA Flood Maps Cause Confusion in Juneau, Homer, Story of ‘The Bight Before Christmas’ Revealed, CORRECTION: Tobacco Company Headed to Western Alaska Court
I AM UAA: Bradford Jackson, Theatre
Bradford Jackson, 23, seems born to the stage.
For one thing, he’s deftly tuned to his acting passion. Like a sponge greedily soaking up water, or a wild animal listening keenly for the sounds of danger, Jackson’s antennae are constantly up, constantly extracting the essence of some detail he can apply toward shaping himself as an actor.
Read more.
Alaska News Nightly: October 17, 2011
Kohring to Change Plea on One Count of Indictment, Kookesh Pushes for Recognition of Alaska Native Corporation, Rock Creek Mine to Close, Section of Ruling Declaring Global Warming Threatening Polar Bear Habitat Thrown Out, Senators Seek Extension of Secure Rural Schools Program, Officials Wrapping Up ‘SOS’ Initiative Vote Count , District 1 Republicans Likely Dropping Recall Effort Against Johansen, Shishmaref Woman Gets Jail Time for Daughter’s Absence from School, Tobacco Company Headed to Western Alaska Court, Over 1,000 Attending Elders and Youth Conference
Video: Stories at the Cemetery – Micah Williams as Woodard Vining
On August 5, 2011 Stories at the Cemetery provided a self-guided walk through Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, featuring presentations by costumed actors at ten pre-selected grave sites.
Here's the fourth installment, featuring local actor Micah Williams as Woodard Vining - another man who is not in-fact buried in the cemetery (at least no ALL of him.)
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KSKA Phone Bank Time Lapse
How busy are KSKA volunteers on the phone bank? Thanks to the 500+ KSKA members who have already called in with their pledges, the answer is very busy! Here's an entire fall drive afternoon in 30 seconds, put together by APTI Intern Erik Judson.
Algo Nuevo: October 16, 2011
Here’s the playlist for Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. All tracks played are listed...
Traveling Music: October 16, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD...
Night Music: October 15, 2011
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
Begin the...
Painting Artist Don Kolstad’s Truck
On Saturday, October 8 there was a painting project at Blaine's Art in Anchorage which used artist Don Kolstad's truck for a canvas. Blaine's owner, Rene Haag, explained the idea behind the project and shared additional details on the supplies used. The instructor was Catherine Thoele.
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Alaska News Nightly: October 14, 2011
Sealaska Defaults on Part of California Casino Land, Debate Continues Over State Retirement Plan Options, Thousands of PFDs Sent Out in Error, NOAA Scientists Finish Killer Whale Necropsies, ADF&G Issues Warning About Unsafe Hunting in Juneau, AK: Problem Bears, 300 Villages: McCarthy and Goodnews Bay
Rural Alaskan Youth Present Films at Alaska Native Film Festival
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Sen. Murkowski Announces AFN Hearing on Suicide Prevention
Suicide, particularly youth suicide is one of those ugly sides to our state’s statistics. Of course we know that suicide is far more than a statistic. It impacts our families, it impacts our communities, and in certain parts of Alaska, youth suicide has been devastating.
On October 22nd, at the AFN Convention, I will be conducting a field hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to really delve into more of the issues surrounding youth suicide, some of the connections that we know to be at play, whether it’s depression, whether it’s witnessing acts of violence within the home, whether it is lack of support.
Read more.
Pebble 101
The Pebble Mine prospect has generated strong opinions and acrimony. But what about the basic facts? With all the debate, getting straight information hasn’t been easy.
KSKA: Tuesday, 10/18 @ 10:00am
AK: Problem Bears
The kind that will root around in your garbage if its not properly stowed. Many communities in Alaska know this type of bear well.
The Winter Bear at the Wildberry Theater
Ann Hanley, author of The Winter Bear and actor Brian Westcott join Mark and Jean on Stage Talk. The play will be presented at the Wildberry Theater in Anchorage during the Alaska Federation of Natives Conference on October 20 and 22. This poignant play explores the causes of suicide among Alaska Natives.
Friday 10/14 at 2:45 pm
Occupy Anchorage Movement; and a PFD Distribution Glitch
Some of the stories up for discussion this week are: the Occupy Anchorage movement; surrender of a suspect in the fatal Muldoon shooting last weekend; political corruption cases; Pete Kott intends to change plea; film industry in Alaska; the PFD glitch; near miss in the sky.
KSKA: Friday, 10/14 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 10/15 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 10/14 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 10/15 @ 5:00pm