Anchorage Chamber of Commerce learns about new business effort for rural Alaska

Tue, Sep 25, 2007

This year, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is putting new effort into its rural partnership program. On Monday, the chamber invited Alaska Federation of Natives President Julie Kitka, who described a business competition designed to promote much needed economic vitality in rural Alaska.

Len Anderson , KSKA - Anchorage

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Line One: Making Medical Decisions

Mon, Sep 24, 2007

It is important to understand how science works and how to think critically about the information we receive when it comes to making decisions about medical care. To help understand these issues Dr. Woodard interviews Steve Novella, MD, neurologist and President of the New England Skeptical Society.

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Traditional Alaska Native healers receive international award

Mon, Sep 24, 2007

(From Left) Frances Miller, E. Lisa Dolchok and Rita Blumestein

This Friday in Washington D.C., Southcentral Foundation - Traditional Healing Clinic, an Anchorage based clinic and its director Dr. Ted Mala (pictured far right) will receive international recognition for their work in bridging cultures and healing patients.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

To learn more about the Traditional Healing Clinic on the Alaska Native Medical Center campus, we’ve included additional interview audio from our conversation with Doctor Ted Mala and Tribal Doctor E. Lisa Dolchok. Len Anderson spoke to them on September 19, 2007 at the Traditional Healing Clinic located at Southcentral Foundation’s Primary Care facility in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Harvest of Wines 2007: Purchase tickets now!

Mon, Sep 24, 2007

Tickets for the annual KSKA, KAKM and Alaska Public Radio Network fundraiser, Harvest of Wines on October 19, 2007 at the BP Atrium are now available. Purchase your tickets in person, by phone or online before they sell out!

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Anchorage Edition: September 21, 2007

Fri, Sep 21, 2007

Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Discussion this week:

Final stages of Rep. Pete Kott corruption trial.
State Sen. John Cowdery announcement that he won’t attend the special session.
Channel 2 News’ Permanent Fund Dividend “man-on-the-street” interviews.
Alaska Public Offices Commission looks at Sen. Lesil McGuire.
Gov. Sarah Palin and others in Republican Party say it is time for Ben Stevens to step down as a member of the Republican National Committee.

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Stage Talk: Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens

Fri, Sep 21, 2007

This week Mark Muro is joined by Shelly Wozniak, Leslie Ward and Dolores Catherine from Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens, an interactiv, high-energy musical set in a futuristic cabaret bar. From October 2 - November 3, 2007 there will be a 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM show every Friday and Saturday presented by Big Tree Productions at Mad Myrna’s in downtown Anchorage.

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KSKA’s streaming service doubled

Thu, Sep 20, 2007

KSKA’s low power signal is still in effect as our HD Radio upgrades continue. So if your radio gets marginal reception when we’re at full power, you’re probably out of luck right now. We expect power to go back up to 100,000 watts by the end of the month.

An alternative? You can listen to KSKA’s signal via the Internet.

Historically, this has been a pretty constrained service that frustrated lots of listeners. A year ago we had only 25 streams available and were almost always busy. Until today, we had just 50 streams, and again we were fully subscribed during the day. As of this afternoon we’ve boosted our streaming service to 100 streams.

So if you’ve given up trying to use our streaming service in the past, we encourage you — especially if you’re having trouble listening to KSKA over the air — to try it again. You can learn more on our Listen Now page.

And let us know your thoughts about our KSKA stream by commenting below. Or feel free to contact us.

Century picks Glenn Square for second Anchorage theater

Thu, Sep 20, 2007

The big screen is coming to Anchorage’s Mountain View. Actually, make that 12 screens and they’re in the form of a new Century Movie Theater. The theater will be part of the new Glenn Square mall now under construction.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Anchorage hotel construction boom going strong

Wed, Sep 19, 2007

Earlier this month a national hospitality chain broke ground for a new hotel in Anchorage. Meanwhile construction of another large hotel is taking place in midtown. And Anchorage should probably be prepared for even more hotels as the boom is likely to continue.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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The animals of KSKA

Wed, Sep 19, 2007

Lucy Peckham holds “Amy” in Studio B as Nellie Moore looks on.

Sometimes it’s just a zoo around here. Check out our latest animal photos. Yes, animal photos. We had a chicken in KSKA’s Studio B today for the live call-in program Community Forum (no, the chicken didn’t take any calls). And we always have moose around the building.

For the record, the pictured chicken is a Black Silkie Bantam. You can learn more at the American Silkie Bantam Club.