Night Music: May 10, 2014
Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Title
Artist / Composer (if known)
Album
Label
Song Duration
8:00...
Alaska Edition May 9, 2014
Two state troopers killed in Tanana. The state Republican Party meets in Juneau. The Anchorage School District comes into extra money. Three motorcyclists killed on Glenn Highway. Anchorage water rates are perplexing - an explanation follows. Parnell cuts deal for pipeline taxes. Ammunition in short supply. Why? Sen. Fred Dyson has a bill that would remove from view court cases that do not lead to conviction. National Climate Assessment of climate change has warnings for Alaska.
KSKA: Friday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m.
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Algo Nuevo: May 4, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, May 4, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
Anchorage transportation plan to hold steady on money for bike routes
The city will not be increasing the $11.8 million they plan to use for non-motorized transport projects in the 2015 to 2018 Transportation Improvement Program. The Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions advisory committee took comments on the plan on Thursday. A dozen people spoke in favor of increasing the money used to mark bike lanes and improve the trail system.
AK: Plastics
Some say that after climate warming, plastic is the biggest environmental problem we face. And unlike climate warming, no one argues over who is responsible for the plastic in our oceans – we are. After researching and reporting on it, Johanna Eurich wanted to do her part to reduce plastic trash. The task is daunting. She started at home, in her tiny log cabin in Spenard.
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Mt. View community spruces up for spring
Things look a little different in Mountain View these days. The community in north Anchorage just finished their 25th annual community-wide clean-up. This year they were joined by other city residents to improve their green space as well.
State Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Survivor Benefits Case
The Alaska Supreme Court listened to oral arguments Tuesday in a case that challenges whether or not same-sex couples should receive survivor benefits.
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Traveling Music 5-18-14
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
5-18-14
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Spanish Dancer
Emmy Lou Harris, Rodney Crowell / Patti Scialfa
Old Yellow Moon
Nonesuch
3:46
Like A Stone
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West...
East High grads reflect on diversity
Seniors from most of Anchorage’s high schools are graduating this week and next. The district's high schools rank among the most diverse in the nation. East high tops that list with more than 2000 kids from every corner of the world. Grads spoke about how all that diversity affected their education.
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Alaska Edition: May 16, 2014
Two state troopers die during an arrest in Tanana - a memorial service draws 4,000. The battle over SB 21, the oil tax bill, continues through intense advertising and campaigning. The State Assessment Review Board meets in Anchorage. Economist Scott Goldsmith weighs in on SB21, the oil tax bill. Advocates of same-sex marriage are in court. The state's annual Cook Inlet lease sale is held. Voting-rights advocates charge the state's translations of the election ballots into Native languages are faulty. Fairbanks four granted new hearing by judge.
KSKA: Friday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m.
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The Last Frontier Theatre Conference
It's a homecoming for some and a new adventure for many. Dawson Moore, Conference Coordinator for the 22nd annual Last Frontier Theatre Conference, joins Stage Talk this week to talk about this internationally known playwriting conference held in Valdez. There's more than just playwriting going on and Dawson lets us in on all the activities as the conference runs June 8th though the 14th.
KSKA: Friday, May 16, at 2:45 p.m.
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AK: 2014 Rusty Blackbird Blitz
Rusty Blackbirds are beginning to show up in Alaska for their annual migration to breeding grounds in our boreal wetlands. But researchers are worried that the once abundant bird is disappearing, and they don't know why.
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Spring Absence and Renewal with Art
This spring husband Dave and I flew to Boston College for the christening of our newest grandchildren, Spencer and Finn.
Sinking in to our seats on the red eye to Seattle, we realized we’d forgotten all the wiring to the computer, phones and camera.
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2014 Summer of Heroes Program to Honor Local Youth
Alaska Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska are coming together again for the fourth annual Summer of Heroes program to recognize local youth making a difference in their local communities.
The search is on for five young Alaskan heroes, plus one from the Employee Program, who are going above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of others.
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Dime Piece Mix #6: Spring Vibes
By now, you're familiar with my Dime Piece mixes, right? Here's the deal: Sometimes When I come up for an idea or a theme for a mix, I get so consumed thinking about all the songs I want to include that it never ends up being more than a concept.
In an effort to keep things simple, I decided to start a series of 10-song recordings.
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Innovation Lab at Loussac Public Library
Innovation is a word quickly gaining in popularity.
You’ve probably heard the word. Or see the word in Forbes or Entrepreneur magazine. The company you work for may have innovation in their mission statement.
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Quick Craft: Coffee Filter Flower
I stayed home sick today and I hate wasting my time in bed, so I decided to mildly craft out.
I really love tissue paper flowers but I don’t like spending a ton of time cutting out paper.
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Frost protection in the garden
Spring has arrived early this year, and although most of us have experienced snowfall in May, we all seem to be having a difficult time refraining from planting the entire garden now!
Now is a great time to start your garden, with a few simple precautions.
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The Story of the Spenard Windmill
In the early 1980s, when money was no problem and anything was possible, I was made an offer I couldn’t refuse by none other than Mafia Mike, thus becoming the custodian of an important historical icon.
Had I known at the time what a maintenance nightmare it would become, I’m not sure I would have been willing to accept the responsibility, regardless of the possibilities—or consequences.
Read more. Traveling Music 5-25-14
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
5-25-14
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
At the Foot of Knocknarea
Cathie Ryan / Cathie Ryan
The Music of What Happens
Shanachie
4:03
The Classical Greek
Open House /...