Sweet clover proving dangerous to Alaska’s natural habitat
Thu, Jul 31, 2008
A seemingly innocent plant bearing delicate white flowers is posing a threat to native plants, fish and wildlife. And it’s likely blooming on a roadside near you.
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Going Green: Business Opportunities and Challenges
Thu, Jul 31, 2008
KSKA Public Radio is proud to present Joel Makower’s recent Anchorage speech on the business rewards and challenges of “going green.”
Len Anderson originally filed a news story based Makower’s talk on July 25, but we thought listeners might enjoy hearing the entire presentation. KSKA is airing the full speech Thursday evening, July 31, plus we’re posting it here.
Makower speaks and consults nationally on matters of “green” business practices, and he operates several web sites with related information and news, including:
Special thanks to the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), who sponsored Makower’s appearance last month.
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Happy Birthday KSKA!
Wed, Jul 30, 2008
KSKA Public Radio first went on the air 30 years ago next month — on August 15, 1978. To celebrate the event — and APRN’s 30th anniversary — we had a bit of a picnic at KSKA headquarters in Anchorage on Wednesday evening.
Click the image above to visit our growing photo gallery from the event.
No need to send gifts!
But we sure would like to have you as one of our community philanthropists. You can even give online right now.
Thanks Anchorage (and beyond!) for 30 years of support.
Community Forum: Blogs
Wed, Jul 30, 2008

The Internet has forever changed the way we communicate. Besides being a handy research tool, the Internet delivers fast and efficient global communications. It’s even changed the way journalists deliver breaking news. Web logs — blogs — are a tool of choice to present opinions to the world. Nellie Moore talks with progressive blogger, Philip Munger and KSKA’s own John Proffitt as they talk about blogs, how they’re affecting politics and society and how you can get started blogging, too.
LINKS MENTIONED:
- Progressive Alaska (Philip Munger’s blog)
- Gravity Medium (John Proffitt’s blog)
- WordPress.com (free blogging service)
- Blogger.com (free blogging service)
- Net neutrality (at Wikipedia)
- Tumblr (free microblogging service)
- Twitter (free microblogging / social networking service)
- What Do I Know? (Alaska blog)
- winstonsmom.blogspot.com (Margaret’s knitting blog)
- nocatsallowed.blogspot.com (Bill Hess’ blog)
- An Alaskan Abroad (Robert Dillon’s Alaska news and oil industry blog)
- Firedoglake (national political blog)
- Alaska Rants (partial list of bloggers in Alaska)
- Alaska Real
- Celtic Diva’s Blue Oasis
- alaskareport.com (Dennis Zaki’s news/blog site)
- The ANC Podcast (shared with us by twitter.com/roblef)
- Alaska HDTV (video podcast based in Anchorage)
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Mat-Su emergency medevac staff refining in-flight care skills
Tue, Jul 29, 2008
Matanuska Valley emergency medical services folks got a shot at the big time last week when a National Guard Pavehawk rescue helicopter dropped in on their training class. It’s all part of a rigorous schedule for those who provide emergency care on the ground and in the air.
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Mayor touts Anchorage’s healthy economy
Tue, Jul 29, 2008
Yesterday Mayor Mark Begich presented his annual State of the City address to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. In his fifth and final report as mayor, Begich depicted a city enjoying a strong economy and a building boom.
- State of the City Report (via muni.org)
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Line One: The Importance of Knowing Your Family’s Health History
Mon, Jul 28, 2008
This week Dr. Thad Woodard talks about the importance of knowing your family’s health history with Vence Bonham, J. D., Senior Advisor to the Director on Societal Implications of Genomics, and Chief of Education and Community Involvement at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
LINKS:
- My Family Health Portrait
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Family History Initiative
- CDC: National Office of Public Health Genomics - Family History
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Algo Nuevo: July 27, 2008
Sun, Jul 27, 2008
Here’s the music playlist from the July 27, 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
Fiesta
Triste Y Lastimado
Blue Ventures
2000
Rock Island Line: July 27, 2008
Sun, Jul 27, 2008
Here’s the music playlist from the July 27, 2008 edition of Rock Island Line with Steve Grabacki and Marianne Kerr.
All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
- Song Title
- Artist Name
- Album Title
- CD number
Rock Island Line
Little Richard
Folkways: A Vision Shared
CK44034
Song for Judith (Open the Door)
Artist: Judy Collins
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Soul to Soul: July 26, 2008
Sat, Jul 26, 2008
Here’s the music playlist from the July 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
Teena Marie
I Love Him Too
La Dona
Teena Marie
Square Biz
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