Community Forum: Campaign for the arts
The Anchorage Cultural Council will hold a rally Wednesday to kick off their campaign to increase public spending for the arts. Their goal...
Community Forum: Public safety with Anchorage Police Chief, Rob Heun
Patrolman Rob Heun started fighting crime in Anchorage 25 years ago. Now, he's police chief, and curbing criminal behavior and improving public safety...
Community Forum: Denali pipeline
This week, officials at Denali Pipeline announced they have begun the formal right-of-way application process with the federal government, and, are getting ready to...
Community Forum: Weatherizing in Alaska
As we near the winter solstice, many Alaskans are struggling to stay warm. We notice those little breezes leaking cold air into our snug...
Community Forum: Alaska's budget
On Monday, Governor Sarah Palin unveiled her final operating and capital spending plans for fiscal year 2010. Some highlights have already been released,...
Community Forum: Mayor Matt Claman
Now that Mark Begich has moved on to the U.S. Senate, Former Assembly chair Matt Claman has been sworn in as acting mayor of...
Community Forum: Winter blues busters
Winter is the most introverted time of year. The long cold and dark days of winter can sometimes wear us down, turn us inward...
Community Forum: 2009 Alaska Teacher of the Year
Colony High School math teacher, Robert Williams kicks off his tenure as 2009 Alaska Teacher of the Year. Today Mr. Williams joins host Nellie...
Community Forum: Motivating Students
This week we visit with students from the Home Base After School Program. The program engages students in programs as diverse as computer building,...
Community Forum: Saving money
With the economy in the dumps, everyone is worried about money these days. So its time to find out about some of the fun...
Community Forum: Municipal Parks and Recreation
Last week, city voters turned down a ballot initiative that would have provided about a million dollars for parks. To discuss how...
Community Forum: Anchorage Runoff Election
Anchorage voters face a showdown for mayor on May 5. Both former city assemblyman Dan Sullivan and former state representative Eric Croft want the job. We've...
Community Forum: State Crime Lab
State budget restrictions have put construction of a new state crime laboratory on hold. But advocates say the old lab is inefficient and...
Alaska Far Away: The New Deal Pioneers of the Matanuska Colony
In the midst of the despair of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal gave over 200 struggling Midwestern farm families an extraordinary opportunity:...
Community Forum: College Graduates Look to the Future
University of Alaska graduates are facing challenging economic times as they prepare for life outside of academia. What are their plans and what...
Community Forum: Gardening
Anchorage's chart topping spring temperatures are prompting local gardeners to get out and dig early this year. A move toward growing your...
Community Forum: New Matanuska Susitna Borough Zoning Code
Alaska turns a nifty - fifty this year, and so does the Matanuska Susitna Borough's zoning code. Borough officials say it's...
Community Forum: Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Teen pregnancies are on the rise again in Alaska, after a two year drop. May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and, on...
Bravo! Brava! on KSKA
Congratulations to six Anchorage School district students that earned National Merit Scholarships. They are:
Molly Biegel and Carly Bond of South High School
David Mills and...
Bravo! Brava!: Military Order of the Purple Heart
Today KSKA recognizes the Military Order of the Purple Heart, launching an extraordinary expedition today (Saturday) by America's heroes to successfully summit...