Soul to Soul: January 26, 2008

Sun, Jan 27, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Jan, 26 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Artist Name
Song Title
Album Title

3rd Storee
Party Tonight
Promo Only June 1999

After 7
One Night
Album Unknown
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The Twilight Show: January 26, 2008

Sat, Jan 26, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Jan 26, 2008 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Artist Name
Song Title
Album Title
Label

Nappy Brown
Keep On Pleasing You
Long Time Coming
Blind Pig

Nappy Brown
Long Time Coming
Long Time Coming
Blind Pig

Anchorage Edition: January 25, 2008

Fri, Jan 25, 2008

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

Analysis of public policy regarding energy rebates that could provide Alaskans with up to $1,000 each.
Anchorage School District budget plans.
Anchorage downtown plans.
Analysis of legislation introduced by Sen. Charlie Huggins, R, that would repeal parts of the oil tax package that the Legislature passed in the last special session.
Retirement of Fairbanks Republican Sen. Gary Wilken.
Discussion on Alaska legislators call for “reform” which may include a ban on raising funds for a run for federal office while a member of the Alaska Legislature.
Susitna dam project.

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AWAC Presents: Harold Heinze

Fri, Jan 25, 2008

Harold Heinze arrived in Prudhoe Bay six months after its discovery in Alaska. Former president of ARCO Alaska, today Heinze is the chief executive officer of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority (ANGDA). He has been leading ANGDA since 2003 in the planning, engineering and development of Alaska’s in-state gas pipeline from the North Slope. With over 35 years experience in the oil and gas industry, Heinze spoke on “Pacific Rim LNG and the Alaska Fit.”

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Military impact on adjacent cities not just economic

Fri, Jan 25, 2008

Since Wednesday, Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich has been in Washington, D.C. for the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors. Thursday afternoon the mayor presided over a meeting examining relations between communities and nearby military bases.

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Stage Talk: Il Trovatore and Bridgman/Packer Dance

Fri, Jan 25, 2008

Image and reality collide in Bridgman/Packer Dance.

This week General Manager of the Anchorage Opera, Tory Allen returns to Stage Talk with actor/singer, Roland Burks from Il Trovatore. Plus, Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer of Bridgman Packer Dance visit from New York. Presented by Out North and Alaska Dance Theatre, Bridgman Packer Dance opens tonight, January 25th at the Alaska Dance Theatre in Anchorage.

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Night Music: January 24, 2008

Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Jan 24, 2007 edition of Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name
CD Label

I’m coming Virginia
The Reunion
George Shearing
MPS 821868-2

Time after Time
The Reunion
George Shearing
MPS 821868-2
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Anchorage could host Alaska’s first-ever firefighter combat competition

Wed, Jan 23, 2008

Anchorage’s nationally- and internationally-successful Firefighter Combat Challenge team is used to battling other teams and the clock. But right now, the five-man team from the Anchorage Fire Department faces another foe — the calendar.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: The Big Read

Wed, Jan 23, 2008

The Anchorage library director, Karen Keller and The Big Read coordinator, Barbara Brown join hosts Sandy and Dick for discussion on The Big Read in Anchorage. This year the book is To Kill A Mockingbird, a story of the South and prejudice in the 1930s by Harper Lee.
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Volunteers honor Dr. King by building bicycles

Mon, Jan 21, 2008

Photo by Len AndersonBesides the formal observances honoring Martin Luther King Junior, his birthday has become a day of community service. This afternoon some 200 volunteers honored the civil rights leader by gathering at the Spenard Recreation Center to build… bicycles.Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage