The Twilight Show: March 22, 2008

Sat, Mar 22, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the March 22, 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

Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King
Freezer Burn
Blood Brothers
Alligator

Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King
Don’t Lose My Number
Blood Brothers
Alligator

District woos voters with needs and state reimbursement

Fri, Mar 21, 2008

We continue our Anchorage municipal election coverage by looking at the two bond propositions from the Anchorage School District slated to appear on the April 1 municipal ballot.

You can find more information about this and other propositions as well as candidates running for municipal offices at MUNI2008 — KSKA’s municipal elections web site.

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AWAC Presents: Julius Strauss

Fri, Mar 21, 2008

Former foreign correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Julius Strauss has intimate knowledge of the Balkans and its ethnic, religious and national tensions. Strauss first traveled to Balkans as a freelance photographer during the Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian wars. In 1996, Strauss moved into a flat in Sarajevo, where he covered the aftermath of the Bosnian War, the war in Kosovo and finally the overthrow of Milosevic. At the Alaska World Affairs Council, Strauss spoke on Independence for Kosovo: Why the west chose to support the move and what it means for relations with Russia.

CLICK HERE to view the photographs from Julius Strauss’ presentation (March 14, 2008)
Julius Strauss website
Balkans region map
Kosovo ethnic map

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Anchorage Edition: March 21, 2008

Fri, Mar 21, 2008

Guest host Nellie Moore gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

A round of Anchorage Edition “Jeopardy” questions for panel guests
Safety concerns re: oil tanker transportation and North Slope oil production amid Congressional scrutiny
Price of oil in an oil-rich state
Lt. Governor Sean Parnell’s announcement to run again Rep. Don Young
Legislature and Gov. Palin at odds over supplemental budget
Criticism for Governor meeting/not meeting with legislators regarding previously vetoed items in budget.
US Senator Lisa Murkowski’s address to Alaska Legislature highlights
Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA)
Ethics

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Stage Talk: Arthur and Esther / Ball in the House

Fri, Mar 21, 2008

Returning home to Anchorage, Taylor Hanes stops by this week to talk about his role as Arthur in Arthur and Esther. Plus, the a cappella group from Boston, Ball in House performs live in the KSKA studios. Presented by Alaska Junior Theater, Ball in the House will be the at Atwood Concert Hall, tonight Friday, March 21 at 7:30 PM.

Valley Arts Alliance

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Road bonds proposal ballot’s biggest

Fri, Mar 21, 2008

The largest bond proposal on the Anchorage’s April 1st municipal ballot is nearly 45 million dollars for city roads and drainage systems and the dozens of repair and construction projects listed stretch across the Anchorage bowl.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Fire chief watching two bond propositons impacting department

Thu, Mar 20, 2008

On April 1st, Anchorage voters will decide six assembly races, two school board seats and a number of ballot propositions. Today we take a look at Propositions Six and Seven.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Community Forum: Climate change

Wed, Mar 19, 2008

Change is a popular word these days, unless its the climate we are talking about. That and other ocean topics will be the focus of today’s Community Forum. Join host Nellie Moore and Conservation Specialist, UAA professor Rick Steiner for an interesting discussion on climate change, shipping in the Aleutians, oil and gas exploration and the quest for offshore oil.

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Court complicates midtown campaign

Wed, Mar 19, 2008

Today we conclude our series of reports on the Anchorage Assembly races in the upcoming April 1st, Municipal Election. The midtown Seat G contest features an unusual mixture of candidates, issues, voters…and the courts.

UPDATE (Thu, March 20, 2008)

After this story on Assembly Seat G was produced and posted, the Alaska Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments about incumbent Dick Traini’s right to run for re-election. The municipal clerk filed an appeal with the Supreme Court after a Superior Court Judge ruled Monday, March 17th, that Traini could not run. The Supreme Court has said it will expedite the case.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Eagle River/Chugiak race features rematch and a new voice

Tue, Mar 18, 2008

For the second time in as many years Eagle River/Chugiak voters will decide who holds Anchorage Assembly Seat C. Besides that twist, in the upcoming April 1st municipal election, they will be choosing from among three candidate - two official…and one unofficial.

Anthony Lemons blog: Wake up U.S.
At this point, candidates Bill Starr and Janet Brand do not have personal websites

Len Anderson, KSKA -Anchorage

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