Community Forum: Wildfire Mitigation in the Anchorage bowl

Wed, Jun 3, 2009

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Kenai wildfire last month, May 2009. Photo by Casey Kelly, KBBI – Homer.

A wildfire near Homer last month charred 1100 acres and completely destroyed three homes. What are the chances of a calamity like that in Anchorage, and what is the role of homeowners in protecting their property from wildfire? We’ll find out more about wildfire mitigation, and changing attitudes about suburban expansion into wild lands on the next Community Forum.

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Community Forum: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Wed, May 27, 2009

teen_pregnancy_Teen pregnancies are on the rise again in Alaska, after a two year drop. May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and, on this week’s Community Forum, we’ll take a look at programs aimed at preventing unplanned pregnancies among high school students. Join us for the discussion on Community Forum, today at 2:00 pm on KSKA.

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Community Forum: New Matanuska Susitna Borough Zoning Code

Wed, May 20, 2009

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Alaska turns a nifty – fifty this year, and so does the Matanuska Susitna Borough’s zoning code. Borough officials say it’s time for a re-write, and they want the public to get involved. Join us on the next Community Forum to discuss how you can help to create user friendly and flexible land use guidelines for the fast growing Valley.

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Community Forum: Gardening

Wed, May 13, 2009

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Anchorage’s chart topping spring temperatures are prompting local gardeners to get out and dig early this year. A move toward growing your own is spurring backyard farmers to experiment with new kinds of produce, while flower lovers may want to find out how rain gardens contribute to cleaner water. Join us for a bumper crop of gardening tips on Community Forum.

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Community Forum: College Graduates Look to the Future

Wed, May 6, 2009

college-gradsUniversity of Alaska graduates are facing challenging economic times as they prepare for life outside of academia. What are their plans and what kind of innovative ideas are they using in meeting their career goals? Join us for a discussion on college grads and the future, on Community Forum call-in on Wednesday at 2:00 pm on KSKA.

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Community Forum: State Crime Lab

Wed, Apr 29, 2009

setupthumbState 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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Community Forum: Anchorage Runoff Election

Wed, Apr 22, 2009

Anchorage voters face a showdown for mayor on May 5. Both former city assemblyman Dan Sullivan and former state representative Eric Croft want the job.  We’ve invited both candidates to join us on today’s community forum to answer your questions about taxes, the budget and what’s next for our city.  Eric Croft will be here in person, and Dan Sullivan promises to call in.

UPDATE: 10:30 am Initially unavailable to be on today’s edition of Community Forum, Dan Sullivan has agreed to call-in and join Eric Croft on the show by telephone.

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Community Forum: Municipal Parks and Recreation

Wed, Apr 15, 2009

bikersLast week, city voters turned down a ballot initiative that would have provided about a million dollars for parks. To discuss how the funding rejection will affect the Parks and Recreation Department in Anchorage and the city wide program addressing future improvements to the park system, host Ellen Lockyer welcomes Beth Nordland and Suzanne Little from the Municipal Parks and Recreation Department.

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Community Forum: Muni Ballot Propositions 3 – 8

Wed, Apr 1, 2009

Everyone’s watching their dollars these days, especially Anchorage’s Budget Advisory Committee. The committee is working on a strategy to use millions in federal funding unrelated to the stimulus package. How will this help our city, and how will the fate of bond proposals on the next muni ballot linked to public facilities, parks and roads influence spending? Join our discussion on the next Community Forum on KSKA.

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Community Forum: Propositions 1 and 2, School Bonds

Wed, Mar 25, 2009

Anchorage voters will be asked to decide on two bonds for school additions and renovations when they go to the polls on April 7th. Join us for an in depth look at Propositions one and two today on Community Forum.

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