Anchorage teacher faces child molestation charges

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

The Anchorage School District has placed one of its teachers on unpaid leave after he was charged with child molestation in Washington state. Local police are also investigating at least one alleged incident here in Anchorage.

Sergeant Cindy Stanton of APD’s Crimes Against Children unit can be contacted at 786-2668 for information on the Alex Mayo case

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Community Forum: Carol Comeau

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

Anchorage School District Superintendent, Carol Comeau joins host Nellie Moore on Community Forum. Comeau answers questions from community members regarding pre-K in Alaska, teacher aides, No Child Left Behind and school lunches.

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Assembly puts six more bond packages on spring ballot

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

The Anchorage Assembly last night approved placing slightly over 100-million dollars in proposed bond packages on the April 1st Municipal Ballot.

Municipal Election Home Page

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Information Crisis? Call 2-1-1.

Tue, Feb 12, 2008

We all know in case of a life threatening emergency to call 9-1-1. But what about an “information emergency? Well, as of yesterday the “official” number to call in that case is 2-1-1.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Line One: Bioesthetic Dentistry

Mon, Feb 11, 2008

This week on Line One, Dr. Bill Gerace, DDS and Dr. Joseph Mauro, DDS join Dr. Woodard for a discussion about bioesthetic dentistry. Unlike traditional dentistry which is reactive in nature, bioesthetic dentistry is proactive. Precise analysis of the jaw and teeth helps diagnose where the system is breaking down. Treatment is designed to restore harmony to the dental system and prevent further damage.

OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry

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Algo Nuevo: Feb 10, 2008

Sun, Feb 10, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Feb 10, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.

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:

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title

Zacatecas
Brazada
Ultimate Mexican Party Music

Recuerdas querido amigo
The Blue Ventures
15 Exitos
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Traveling Music: February 10, 2008

Sun, Feb 10, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Feb 10, 2008 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title
CD Label
Links

You
Bonnie Raitt and Alison Krauss
Bonnie Raitt and Friends
Capitol 094637058824

Prairie Town
Firecracker
The Wailin’ Jennys
Firecracker
Thewailinjennys.com
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The Twilight Show: February 9, 2008

Sat, Feb 9, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the Feb 9, 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

Little Arthur Duncan
Leaving Mississippi
Live at Rosa’s Blues Lounge
Delmark

Little Arthur Duncan
Pretty Girls Everywhere
Live at Rosa’s Blues Lounge
Delmark

Anchorage Edition: February 8, 2008

Fri, Feb 8, 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. Today’s topics include:

The Democrat and Republican caucuses in Alaska.
Former Rep. Vic Kohring submits complaint against Judge John Sedwick, arguing for a mis-trial.
Gov. Sarah Palin’s game board appointments provoke controversy.
Record bids for oil and gas leases.
Home mortgage crises reaches Alaska.

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Anchorage Assembly candidate deadline arrives

Fri, Feb 8, 2008

Friday afternoon, February 8, at 5:00 p.m. was the deadline for candidates to file for Anchorage’s April 1, 2008 Municipal Election.

The Assembly Clerk’s office is scheduled to post the final ballot proposition list for the April 1 Anchorage Municipal Election sometime after February 17.