RUNNING: Eric Croft & Dan Sullivan

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The runoff election for Anchorage’s next mayor is on Tuesday, May 5th. Before everyone returns to the polls, we’ve invited the two remaining candidates back to the KSKA/KAKM studios for a special edition of RUNNING. You heard short interviews with all fifteen candidates running for mayor back in April. In this special edition of RUNNING, Anchorage Edition’s Michael Carey and KSKA’s Len Anderson conduct separate, in-depth, 30 minute interviews with the two remaining candidates – Dan Sullivan and Eric Croft.

Municipality of Anchorage: Early voting
Municipality of Anchorage: Election
Anchorage Mayor Candidate Profiles: Eric Croft and Shelia Selkregg
Anchorage Mayor Candidate Profiles: Dan Sullivan and Matt Claman
Yesterday’s vote produces run-off election (8 April 2009)
RUNNING: Eric Croft (2 April 2009)
RUNNING: Dan Sullivan (2 April 2009)
Eric Croft for Mayor
Dan Sullivan for Mayor

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AWAC Presents: Patrick Yack

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The former editor of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville, Patrick Yack was named t he Atwood Chair of Journalism at the University Alaska Anchorage for 2009. In today’s ever-changing media environment, he explains how teaching young journalists continues to evolve with the profession. Today, Mr. Yack is the Vice President of News and Public Affairs at Alaska Public Telecommuncations Inc. (KSKA/KAKM/APRN’s parent company). Recorded April 17th in Anchorage, he speaks on The Fall of Foreign Journalism in the American Press.

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Community Forum: State Crime Lab

Wed, Apr 29, 2009

State budget restrictions have put construction of a new state crime laboratory on hold. But advocates say the old lab is inefficient and overwhelmed with a backload of cases, and that a new lab could be an effective tool in solving violent crimes. Join us for a discussion of how the lab works, its’ role in decreasing crime, and forensic evidence on this week’s Community Forum. Tom Livingston of Livingston Slone Architecture, who recently completed the design of the new lab joins host Ellen Lockyer, along with Karen Foster from Alaska Citizens For Justice.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Karen Foster, Alaska Citizens For Justice
Tom Livingston , Livingston Slone Architecture, who recently completed the design of the new lab

LIVE: Wed, April 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

REPEAT: Wed, April 29, 2009 at 10:00 p.m.

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Anchorage Musuem Expansion and Reopening

Tue, Apr 28, 2009

On Saturday May 30, the Anchorage Museum will reopen and kick off more than a year’s worth of expansion related changes. The Anchorage Museum will open its new wing with an outrageous traveling exhibit called Gold. Included in the Gold exhibit admission pass, visitors can see two world premieres of Alaska plays, including The Gilded Tusk by Anchorage playwright Joan Kane. Joan joins hosts Sandy and Dick, along with the director of her play, Ron Holstrom and Sarah Henny from the Anchorage Museum on this month’s edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler.

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RUNNING: Before the runoff

Tue, Apr 28, 2009

It’s Dan Sullivan versus Eric Croft in the runoff election for Anchorage’s next mayor on Tuesday, May 5. Does either mayoral candidate have a definite plan to lessen the property tax burden? What would they do to make our streets safer? How will they hold down government spending and at the same time, invest in the city?

Find out the answer to these questions and more when RUNNING returns on KAKM, Channel 7 Public TV and KSKA, FM 91.1 with mayoral candidates Eric Croft and Dan Sullivan. Anchorage Edition’s Michael Carey and KSKA’s Len Anderson will interview the two candidates Thursday, April 30 beginning at 8:00 pm. Listen on KSKA, FM 91.1 or watch on KAKM, Channel 7.

Following the radio and TV broadcasts, audio from the special edition of RUNNING with Eric Croft and Dan Sulllivan will be posted on kska.org and kakm.org.

While the official date of the Election is Tuesday, May 5, early voting has begun! For more information on Early Voting, CLICK HERE

School district prepares for swine flu cases

Tue, Apr 28, 2009

With a responsibility for more than 48 thousand students, the Anchorage School District spent yesterday working on its plans for the probable appearance of the swine influenza now appearing elsewhere in the country. In the evening, the district issued a statement to students, families and staff.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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KSKA off-air briefly tonight

Mon, Apr 27, 2009

KSKA’s engineering staff will be working out at Goose Bay this evening (Monday) to replace equipment for KSKA, FM 91.1 and KAKM Channel 7 television transmission. KSKA will be off the air for a few hours after midnight to accommodate the engineering work. We apologize for the inconvernience and thank you for your patience.

Line One: Hospice Care

Mon, Apr 27, 2009

Hospice is not a place, but a concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. Eighty percent of hospice care is provided in the patient’s home, family member’s home and in nursing homes. At Amedisys Hospice in Anchorage, Buddhist ordained, Chaplain Diane Johnson incorporates aromatherapy and guided meditation with her patients. Today she joins Dr. Woodard on Line One, along with Hospice Medical Director, Dr. Sergei Bogojavlensky, and hospice RN, Crystal Walker.

SWINE FLU LINK:
CDC: Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)

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Algo Nuevo: April 26, 2009

Sun, Apr 26, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday April 26, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. 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:

*PLEASE NOTE, as of April 5, Algo Nuevo begins 15 minutes earlier at 8:15 pm AKDT.

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title

Samba Pa Ti
Crossroads
Culture Walk

Senorita Tequila
Mercedez
Culturas
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Something Different: April 26, 2009

Sun, Apr 26, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the April 26, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: