Mat-Su School district funding falls to lower mill rate

Thu, May 15, 2008

The Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly gave the okay to the FY 2009 Borough budget late Tuesday, despite last minute wrangling over the Borough’s contribution to its school district. A lowered mill rate won out over an increase in funding for Valley schools.

Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Mat-Su Borough

Off Mic: Bike to Work Day

Wed, May 14, 2008

May 15th is Bike to Work Day and we want you to join us on the road. So far APTI has formed a team of 12 riders, which is about 1/3 of our staff. According to the program coordinator, the KSKA / KAKM / APRN team pushed the total number of participants to 700 and the number of teams to 85. To learn more visit Bike to Work Day on the muni website. Get in the shape for summer. Save money. Save the planet!

Off Mic: Radio Lab ends, Only A Game begins

Wed, May 14, 2008

Do ya love Radio Lab? So do we! The limited series from WNYC ends Saturday, May 17th, but it will be back on KSKA. The folks at WNYC know how much listeners love the show and are busy producing new ones for the next season. Follow along on Off Mic to find out when Radio Lab returns to KSKA. So, what happens when Radio Lab ends? Only a Game with Bill Littlefield begins, May 24th at 1:00p.m. Only A Game from NPR is an award winning sports magazine for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider!

Community Forum: Legislative check-in

Wed, May 14, 2008

Alaska legislators are gearing up for a special session to deal with Alaska’s north slope gas. What did they accomplish this past session and what can we expect to hear about what could be the country’s largest construction project ever? Join host Nellie Moore and her guests, State Representative Mike Doogan and Senator, Con Bunde for a recap of the legislative session and more.

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Salvation Army and Red Cross seek to balance local missions with outside needs

Wed, May 14, 2008

The recent natural disasters in this country and in Asia have impacted the Alaskan branches of the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. Both are accepting contributions to help while at the same time seeking to preserve their missions within the state.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Off Mic: Welcome

Tue, May 13, 2008

Welcome to Off Mic, the KSKA public radio blog. Between breaks on-air, we sit down and join you online. To give you a better understanding of what makes your public radio station tick, we’re giving you updates as they happen. Look forward to new shows on KSKA. Inquire about program changes. Step inside our offices and peek into the studios. Updated throughout the week by Bede Trantina, Constance Huff and Kristin Spack, Off Mic is the place to find out what’s next on KSKA. You hear from us everyday, now we want to hear from you. Rant, rave, comment, critique, question or just drop us a line. Share links, photos and connect with the KSKA community. Behind the airwaves, KSKA is now blogging online and Off Mic.

Mat-Su’s proposed budget faces borough assembly tweaking and vote

Mon, May 12, 2008

The Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly is expected to pass the FY 2009 Borough Budget at a special meeting in Palmer Tuesday. The Borough administration and some key Borough services don’t always see eye to eye on spending.

Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Mat-Su Borough

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Line One: Canadian and American health care systems compared

Mon, May 12, 2008

The U.S. spends twice as much as other industrialized nations on health care, yet our system performs poorly in comparison. How would you be treated in a Canadian emergency room versus one in the US.? While you might pay less, how would the treatment and “wait time” differ? President of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Brian Day joins Dr. Woodard from Toronto to give us a better understanding of the Canadian health care system.

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Algo Nuevo: May 11, 2008

Sun, May 11, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the May 11, 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: