Line One: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Mon, Aug 31, 2009

September 9 is the tenth annual FASD Awareness Day. Events are usually held at 9:09, the 9th minute of the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month of the year. This date and time is used to remind women not to drink during the 9 months of pregnancy. On Line One, in honor of FASD Awareness Day, Marilyn Pierce-Bulger from Healthy Native Babies and Cheri Scott from Stone Soup Group join host Dr. Woodard to discuss FASD and problems related to fetal alcohol exposure.

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City’s 2010 budget forecast remains stormy

Mon, Aug 31, 2009

If Anchorage’s 2009 municipal budget situation is bleak, next year will likely bring no relief and could well be worse. That’s the initial 2010 budget summary Mayor Dan Sullivan presented at an Anchorage Assembly work session on Friday.

Len Anderson , KSKA – Anchorage

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Algo Nuevo: August 30, 2009

Sun, Aug 30, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday August 30, 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:

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title

Atotonilco
Little Joe Y La Familia
Que Bruto

Sin Ti
Sunny & The Sunliners
Classic Gold
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Something Different: August 30, 2009

Sun, Aug 30, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the August 30, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name

Shorty Town
Deer in the Night
Po’ Girl

Ring That Bell
Gravity of Grace
Johnsmith
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Night Music: August 29, 2009

Sat, Aug 29, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the August 29, 2009 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name
Label
Links

Minions Dominion
Minions Dominion
Delfeayo Marsalis
Troubadour TJR 090306

What Is This Thing Called Love
At The Renaissance
Ben Webster
Contemporary OJCCD-390-2
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Algo Nuevo Hour: August 28, 2009

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday August 28, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. 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

Samba Pa Ti
Santana
Best of Santana

Estrellita Marinera
Darren Cordova Y Calor
Inolvidable Amor
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Anchorage Edition: August 28, 2009

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

mcarey-100thumbnail2 Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan wants 37.5-hour work week for city employees.
Sen. Gene Therriault (R-North Pole/Fairbanks) resigns to work for Gov. Sean Parnell
Sarah Palin is back in the spotlight. What is she doing now that she’s left office?
State Rep. Harry Crawford (D-Anchorage) announces for Congress.
Alaskans file suit saying judicial nomination process is flawed.
City gives Muscular Dystrophy Association “the boot,” saying no to raising money in the streets.

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Stage Talk: Closer

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

Josh Kovach stars as “Dan” in Patrick Marber’s Closer, which opens tonight at UAA’s Fine Arts Building. John Minton directs the show and he joins Josh Kovach on this week’s edition of Stage Talk.

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Anchorage changes suspension approach

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

School discipline was a recurring topic at this week’s school board meeting, as the board members and the administration sought to reassure the public that a board goal of reducing suspensions would not jeopardize school safety.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Anchorage Chamber: The Dollars and Sense of Sportfishing in Alaska

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Alaska is one of the great meccas of the world for sportfishing. Over the years, Alaska’s diverse sportfishing opportunities have largely contributed to Alaska’s growing economy and tourism industry. To discuss the economic impacts of sportfishing in Alaska, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce hosted Rick Gease, executive direction of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association. Recorded in Anchorage on Monday, August 24, Gease shared his ideas on how salmon resources could be better managed and he gave the results of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s “Economic Impact of Sport Fishing” report.

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