Anchorage’s oldest American Legion post celebrates 90 years

Thu, July 2, 2009
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Like communities across the nation, Anchorage embraces the Fourth of July with a bevy of traditions. One of the oldest for the city is the parade, which again this year will feature Anchorage’s American Legion Post Number One. Post One has not only participated in every single parade, it started the hallmark event.

The American Legion: Jack Henry, Post #1, Anchorage

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Sullivan takes mayor’s oath

Thu, July 2, 2009
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Hundreds crowded the Discovery Theater yesterday to watch Dan Sullivan become the seventh elected mayor of the unified municipality of Anchorage. KSKA’s Len Anderson attended the ceremony and has this report.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Web Extra: Mayor Sullivan’s Inauguration Speech

Thu, July 2, 2009
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After taking the oath of office Wednesday afternoon, now Mayor Dan Sullivan followed tradition by thanking his supporters and describing his administration goals. Here is that speech in its entirety.

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Land cost flap obscures archives’ value

Wed, July 1, 2009
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Prime land in midtown Anchorage is sitting idle due to a federal-level snafu. Plans for a new Anchorage center for the National Archives and Records Administration are on hold, and an investigative report just out indicates that local developers might have doubled their money at government expense.

The National Archives: Anchorage facility

Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage

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Eagle River/Chugiak celebrates its new town center

Wed, July 1, 2009
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Inside the new Eagle River/Chugiak Town Center. Photo by Len Anderson

Yesterday’s dedication of the new Eagle River/Chugiak Town Center shows that dreams can become reality, especially when backed by determined, broad-based community support.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Summer Reading

Tue, June 30, 2009
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Literary guru, author and voracious reader, Wayne Mergler joins hosts Sandy and Dick this month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler. Mergler discusses books he looks forward to reading this summer and highly anticipated new books coming soon. Listen to Alaska Radio Reader Rambler - your weekly potpourri of literary snacks and interviews for the mind - on the last Tuesday of every month on KSKA.

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Acting Mayor Claman reflects on his six month administration

Tue, June 30, 2009
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This is the final full day for the administration of Acting Mayor Matt Claman. Tomorrow Dan Sullivan takes the oath of office as Anchorage’s new mayor. Recently, KSKA’s Len Anderson talked to Mayor Claman about his time as the city’s leader.

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First five autopsies show no suspicious circumstances

Mon, June 29, 2009
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The Anchorage Police Department announced today that the investigations into the deaths of five homeless men during May and June show no sign of foul play.

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Line One: Health Care Reform

Mon, June 29, 2009
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Dr. John Oberlander (right), associate professor of Social Medicine and Health Policy & Management at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill will be this week’s guest on Line One. As the debate on health care form enters a critical stage in Congress, Dr. Oberlander joins Line One host, Dr. Woodard to discuss health care reform as it stands today.

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Algo Nuevo: June 28, 2009

Sun, June 28, 2009
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Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday June 28, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo [at] kska [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: