Anchorage Edition: June 29, 2007

Fri, Jun 29, 2007

Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska.
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Anchorage Mayor reacts to Governor’s capital project vetoes

Fri, Jun 29, 2007

When Governor Sarah Palin signed the capital budget bill today she also vetoed nearly $250 million in projects, cutting more than $80 million in Anchorage-specific projects. Early this afternoon Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich reacted in a hastily-called press conference.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Stage Talk: Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival

Fri, Jun 29, 2007

This week KSKA’s theater critic Mark Muro chats with Shane Mitchell and Arlitia Jones about the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City.
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Assembly approves free WiFi for downtown Anchorage

Thu, Jun 28, 2007

Most of us know the warning, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” The Anchorage Assembly has. Before unanimously approving a leasing agreement offering free wireless service for downtown, members spent more than a half hour questioning municipal staff and a company (MetroFi) representative.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

UPDATE — JULY 14, 2007: The Anchorage Daily News reported today the WiFi deal with MetroFi has fallen through, at least for the time being.

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One coal bed methane exploratory gas well planned for Mat-Su

Thu, Jun 28, 2007

A new plan to drill for coal bed methane gas in the Matanuska Valley is under review by the Matanuska-Sustina Borough. Palmer-based Fowler Oil and Gas Corporation plans to drill one well using state-of-the-art techniques on an 840-acre site.

Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Matanuska-Susitna Borough

(originally appeared in Alaska News Nightly from APRN)

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Anchorage Hillside homeowners target of new campaign to keep bears out of trash

Thu, Jun 28, 2007

Today officials in Anchorage announced a new effort to keep bears out of trash cans. The Fish and Game Department says between one and three bears has to be put down in the city each year when they get too comfortable searching Hillside neighborhoods for a late-night snack. Even Mayor Mark Begich admits he’s has to be increasingly vigilant.

David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage

(originally appeared on Alaska News Nightly, from APRN)

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Community Forum returning July 11

Wed, Jun 27, 2007

Community Forum will not be airing on KSKA today or next week. Nellie Moore will return with a new episode on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

In the mean time enjoy the following special programs on KSKA…
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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: The Perfect Prayer

Wed, Jun 27, 2007

Sandy Harper and Dick Reichman chat with Suehyla El Attar, playwright of The Perfect Prayer.
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Anchorage Assembly keeps Town Square name

Wed, Jun 27, 2007

Anchorage’s “Town Square Park” will remain “Town Square Park.” Last night the Anchorage Assembly by a 9 to 2 vote backed a compromise retaining the name while authorizing a yet-to-be designed tribute to all those credited with its creation.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Web Extra: Gary Matthews, Executive Director, ASAA

Wed, Jun 27, 2007

KSKA’s Len Anderson had an exclusive interview with the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) Executive Director, Gary Matthews about the Anchorage School District’s request to change the Region IV Cross Country Championships to Sunday, September 22nd. The discussion also included the role the ASAA plays in state, school activities. The interview, which provided some sound quotes for the story on the decision, took place at ASAA’s Anchorage offices on Friday, June 22nd.

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