Addressing Alaskans: Southcentral’s Energy Plan

Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Susitna hydroelectric power project

In early December, the Alaska Energy Authority released the Regional Integrated Resource Plan (RIRP) outlining energy options in the Railbelt Region of Alaska over the next 50 years. From Susitna and Chakachamna hydroelectric projects, to geothermal energy from Mt. Spurr and wind power projects on Fire Island, RIRP analyzes all energy projects currently being considered by the State of Alaska as the Cook Inlet natural gas supply runs low. Jim Strandberg, project manager from Alaska Energy Authority presented the Southcentral’s Energy Plan at a monthly meeting of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project held on December 9th at the Anchorage Museum.

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Three mayors combine efforts against Beluga habitat proposal

Wed, Dec 30, 2009

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan met yesterday with the mayors of the Kenai Peninsula and Matunuska-Sustina Boroughs to discuss their response to the proposed federal designation of Cook Inlet as critical habitat for the area’s beluga whales.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Hometown, Alaska: Alaska Music Rocks the Nation

Wed, Dec 30, 2009

On today’s show enjoy an array of music and interviews with homegrown Alaskan musicians like The Buil ders and the Butchers (pictured above).

We’ve passed the winter solstice, and now days are getting longer. Alaskans of old whiled away the dark winter nights with home made music – picking guitars and singing folk songs . But a new generation of Alaskans are making music in a new way and some are making a name for themselves nationally by using home made recording technology and marketing themselves on the internet. Join host Ellen Lockyer and her guests John Gurley of Portugal. the Man, Ken Sease from Mirror Studios and Josh Fryfogle from Make A Scene in Wasilla for a lively conversation about how young Alaskans are rocking the music world on Hometown, Alaska this afternoon at 2:00 pm.

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Anchorage’s economic forecast appears mixed

Tue, Dec 29, 2009

In the second of a two part series on the Anchorage economy, we move from the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s analysis of 2009 to its prediction of 2010.

In the upcoming year, will the full force of the national recession finally hit the region? Or will Anchorage and much of Alaska continue to dodge the worst aspects?

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Wind Blown and Dripping

Tue, Dec 29, 2009

Set in Adak in 1944, Wind Blown and Dripping tells the true story of Dashiell Hammett, as the editor of a soldiers newspaper in the Aleutians Islands in World War II. APRN’s Steve Heimel hosts playwright, Peter Porco and Marius Panzarella who stars as Dashiell Hammet on this month’s edition of Alaska Radio Reader Rambler.

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Anchorage economy fairly stable in the midst of national recession

Tue, Dec 29, 2009

In 2009, many describing the Anchorage economy embraced one comment over all others, “Flat is good.” Seeking a year-end appraisal of the Anchorage’s economic health, KSKA’s Len Anderson talked to Bill Popp, president and executive director of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation.

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Line One: Comparing U.S. Health Care With Other Countries

Mon, Dec 28, 2009

How do other industrialized countries provide health care for their citizens? As we embark on health care system debates and reforms in the U.S., how does our country compare with health care systems around the world? And, what can we learn from other countries to improve our system at home? Join in the conversation with host Dr. Thad Woodard and Dr. Steven Miles (pictured right), Professor of Medicine and Bioethics at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine on Line One: Your Health Connection this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

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Algo Nuevo: December 27, 2009

Sun, Dec 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday December 27, 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

Samba Pa Ti
Santana
Greatest Hits

Historia De Un Amor
Luis Miguel
Mis Boleros Favoritas
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Rock Island Line: December 27, 2009

Sun, Dec 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the December 27, 2009 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

Rock Island Line
Lonnie Donegan
TimeLife Treasury of Folk Music Vol 1

End of the Line
Traveling Wilburys
Volume 1
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Soul to Soul: December 26, 2009

Sun, Dec 27, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the December 26, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: