Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
Graduation Rates: How are we doing?
With the last of the local high school graduations fading in a sea of camera snaps, 2014 banners and flower and candy leis, we come to this question: How did we do? Are we graduating more seniors? Which sub-groups are increasing, which are struggling? What do the trends mean? Join host Kathleen McCoy and guests to learn more.
KSKA: Wednesday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Funny River Wildfire Tops 900 Acres
A pair of large wildfires have blazed through hundreds of acres in Soldotna and Tyonek. As of 10 p.m. Monday, a fire located near Funny River Road near Soldotna had burned more than 900 acres.
Troopers Catch Nikiski Teacher Accused of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ With Student
A Nikiski teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student was the subject of a law enforcement manhunt Thursday afternoon. After the man threatened to commit suicide, two local schools were placed on lockdown. Alaska State Troopers caught the man on Friday.
Makers in Anchorage
Makers say their passion goes beyond arduinos and raspberry pi's (credit card-sized computers). It includes gardening, sewing, knitting cooking. Isn't that all of us? Find out when Hometown Alaska hosts founders of the local maker movement.
KSKA: Wednesday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Firefighters Respond To Caribou Lake Wildfire
Firefighters with the Alaska Division of Forestry are responding to a wildfire near Caribou Lake today.
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Surprise Inspection Finds High Radiation Levels At Acuren Facility
A testing and inspection company with facilities in Kenai is in trouble with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. A surprise inspection of Acuren’s facility earlier this month revealed high levels of radiation outside the building.
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Moviegoers Get Glimpse Of Katmai Grizzlies In Disney’s ‘Bears’
Moviegoers across the country got an up-close look at the wild Grizzly bears of Katmai National Park over the weekend. After a two-year shoot at Hallo Bay Bear Camp, Disney’s wilderness feature “Bears” opened Friday.
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NOMAR Names ‘Alaska Manufacturer Of The Year’
NOMAR Manufacturing in Homer has been churning out gear for fishermen, hunters, oilmen and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 35 years. The company was recognized for its work a few weeks ago, when it was named “Alaska Manufacturer of the Year” by the “Made In Alaska” organization.
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Nikiski LNG Plant May Reopen Soon
The ConocoPhillips LNG plant in Nikiski may be re-opening soon, thanks to a boost from the federal government. The Department of Energy announced Monday that it has approved a request from the company to resume LNG exports to Japan.
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Imagining a Town Square Park for Everyone
A green oasis in downtown? A good venue for outdoor community festivities? A hidden pocket for bad behavior that scares other users away? What will Town Square's story ultimately be? Learn its history and imagine its future.
KSKA: Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Statewide Smoking Ban Gains Traction In Senate
A proposal that would ban smoking in most public places in Alaska is making headway in the state Senate. Senate Bill 209 passed out of the Senate State Affairs Committee last week.
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Homer Man Shoots, Kills Self With Trooper’s Pistol
Alaska State Troopers say a Homer man fatally shot himself after he grabbed a trooper’s gun during a struggle following a domestic violence call.
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Parnell Signs Law Excluding Homer Harbor From Habitat Area
The Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area just became a little bit smaller. Governor Sean Parnell signed a bill into law Tuesday that excludes the Port and Harbor of Homer from the habitat area.
Alaskan Author Reflects On ‘64 Quake
The 1964 earthquake caused immediate devastation in many communities in Southcentral Alaska. In Seldovia, on Kachemak Bay, the story was different. The town didn’t initially notice much damage from the disaster. But that changed when the spring high tides came in.
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Garden fever in April
Are April's longer, warmer days turning your thoughts toward the garden? It's not too soon! On the next Hometown Alaska, expert local gardeners share strategies on using April. Bring your questions! How do you survive the wait to put your hands in dirt?
KSKA: Wednesday, April 2, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Buccaneer Energy Suspends CEO
The board of directors for Buccaneer Energy may be taking the company in a new direction. Last week, the board suspended CEO Curtis Burton.
Bill Prioritizes Personal-Use Dipnet Fishing
A bill that would place a priority on personal-use dipnet fishing has been working its way through the system since it was introduced in the state legislature last year. The bill had a hearing in the House Fisheries Committee Tuesday.
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Code for America, Anchorage Brigade: What the hack are they up to?
Citizen engagement among coders and hackers is growing, thanks to a national nonprofit called Code for America. Find out how it's emerging in Anchorage and how citizens plan to influence life in Anchorage by tapping into available Open Data. Think crime data, public transit data, and more.
KSKA: Wednesday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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Small Victories, Big Problems for Buccaneer In Alaska
Since Buccaneer Energy arrived on the scene in Alaska in the summer of 2011, it has seen a few victories and a host of unexpected problems.
Good old dogs: Treating them well in the end
The sad truth is we usually outlive our pets. That parting is painful and tough to plan for, but being prepared can add some solace to a tough time. Join us on Hometown Alaska when long time Alaska veterinarian John Hightower takes your questions and talks us through the issues.
KSKA: Wednesday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
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