Dave Waldron
Host of Hometown, AlaskaDave Waldron began his radio career in 2000 as a volunteer DJ at UAA’s radio station KRUA 88.1, where he hosted a weekend music show. In 2004 he was hired as the station’s music director, and held the position until his graduation in 2007. He was hired by Alaska Public Media in 2008 and since then has worked as an audio engineer, editor, and producer. He currently runs his own small business AK Audio Pro, and is a host of Alaska Public Media’s Hometown, Alaska.
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Today we’re sticking with our New Year’s Resolutions. This is the time of year in which many us, despite our best intentions, are already falling short on our resolutions. But food and wine blogger Carolyn Kinneen picked an attainable New Year’s Resolution for 2014: To expand her wine knowledge.Read more. -
Elizabeth Nicolai is the Youth Services Coordinator for the Loussac Library, and right now she’s reading a dinosaur book to a group of very small children.Recently the library expanded their second floor to include what they call the Play and Learn center. Inside of what looks like a massive fort of books there are toys, inspirational messages, and interactive art work on the walls.Read more. -
https://youtu.be/7dZy_dymJwAToday we’re attending a spoken word show.Nora Herzog has been performing spoken word for about a year now. She’s always enjoyed writing poetry, but could never find a good way to share it.More. -
https://youtu.be/1r6kvS-35a4Today we’re giving back. Since its introduction in 2009, Alaska’s Pick Click Give program has enjoyed major success, despite residents seeing diminishing Permanent Fund Dividends almost every year.This year Pick Click Give is unveiling a new campaign and slogan for the project. The mantra is “Lovalaska.”Read more. -
Today we’re looking back at the top five Town Square 49 Radio stories of 2013. How did we pick our top five stories? We tallied up your Facebook “likes” for each of our stories and came up with this list.Now, let’s catch up with some of our favorite people.Read more. -
Today we meet a cupcake champion. Back in early November you may have heard about a born-and-raised Alaskan named Kastle Sorenson, who competed on the Food Network program Cupcake Wars. And won. -
Today we’re getting crafty for the holidays. Natasha Price has been making handmade gifts as far back as she can remember. She’s been sewing since she was three, knitting since she was six, and documenting her DIY projects on her blog for about four years. Price likes making creative gifts this time of year. So, together we're recycling my old Christmas sweater.Read more. -
https://youtu.be/ab2_7WQzulAToday we’re checking out music videos. Alaskan songwriter Marian Call recently released the first music video for her 2011 album Something Fierce. Call says the video began last year as part of her Kickstarter campaign, when she took a poll from her fans. -
Today we’re going to dance class. Three months ago in midtown Anchorage, Studio Pulse opened its doors as the cities newest modern dance studio. Stephanie Wonchala is the founder of the Pulse Dance Company, and runs the studio.The classes offered at Studio Pulse are wide ranging to say the least.Read more. -
Today we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving. Sarah Alvarez has been writing her food blog The Hungry Alaskan for about two years. And being a food writer, it’s no surprise she gets excited about Thanksgiving.While risotto may seem like a simple dish, it does require constant attention; most of which is stirring.Read more.