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Expanding Local Programming on KSKA

Kristin Spack — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:38:29 +0000

KSKA is kicking off September 2009 with a fresh start for many of our local produced programs, including Line One: Your Health Connection, Community Forum and one new program called Addressing Alaskans. During the all Alaska hour, weekdays at 2:00 pm you can look forward to new sounds, voices and listeners beginning this week and next on KSKA.

Addressing Alaskans
Beginning Thursday, September 3
Broadcasts weekly: Thursday at 2:00 p.m., repeating Wednesday at 9:00 p.m.

After two seasons of the Alaska World Affairs Council (AWAC) Presents on KSKA, we’ve decided to expand the program this year to include other community organizations in addition to the AWAC. Every Thursday at 2:00 pm, you will hear local lectures recently recorded in Southcentral, Alaska. From the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska World Affairs Council, the World Trade Center of Alaska, to the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, Providence Hospital, UAA and APU, we’re traveling all over the community this year to capture conversations that matter to Alaskans.

Hear Senator Lisa Murkowski addressing the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on “The Impacts of Congressional Action on the Economy,” tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m.

Hometown, Alaska
Beginning Wednesday, September 9
Broadcasts weekly: Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., repeating at 10:00 p.m.

(From left: Kathleen McCoy, Charles Wohlforth, Ellen Lockyer)

Kathleen McCoy and Charles Wohlforth join Ellen Lockyer as rotating hosts on Hometown, Alaska, the new live call-in program replacing Community Forum on KSKA. You’ll have a chance to meet all three hosts on the first Hometown, Alaska (Sept. 9), where Kathleen, Ellen and Charles will be asking you the topics you would like to discuss on the shows to come. Then the hosts will begin to rotate, individually hosting 1 – 2 shows per month. If you had a chance to share with a friend an audio snapshot of where we live, what would it sound like? What stories would you tell? Participate in the live call-in Wednesday at 2:00 pm.

Line One: Your Health Connection – STATEWIDE
Beginning Monday, September 14
Broadcasts weekly: Monday at 2:00 p.m., repeating at 8:00 p.m.

KSKA’s weekly health show with Dr. Thad Woodard will be available to public radio stations statewide beginning the Monday after the Labor Day holiday. Next time you listen and would like to call-in with a health related question or comment, be prepared for a new phone number and email address. KSKA listeners will be joined by public radio audiences statewide, next time on Line One.

Community Forum: the ARC of Anchorage

Kristin Spack — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:15:56 +0000

The ARC of Anchorage has been helping the developmentally disabled, the deaf and others with physical challenges for more than fifty years. Find out how this organization has grown from its start with a group of committed families to it’s present day place as a force to ensure that people with disabilities have rich, full productive lives. Join the conversation this afternoon on Community Forum.

NOTE: This is the last official episode of Community Forum on KSKA. Look forward to hearing new voices on Hometown, Alaska, a live call-in show starting September, 9 on KSKA. Listen to Hometown, Alaska Wednesdays, at 2:00 pm repeating at 10:00 pm on KSKA

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Gwenn Lee, Executive Director, the ARC of Anchorage
Patti Saunders, Development, the ARC of Anchorage

LIVE: Wed, August 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Anchorage’s Community Councils

Kristin Spack — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:11:54 +0000

Anchorage’s community councils are gearing up for fall meetings, after taking a summer break. Find out more about the role of these grass roots citizens panels, why they get the attention of the city’s elected officials, and how you can get involved on Community Forum, Wednesday on KSKA.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Jason Bergerson, Federation of Community Councils
Sheli Dodson, Tudor Area CC President

LIVE: Wed, August 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Early Learning and Literacy

Kristin Spack — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:28:26 +0000

Alaska schools are getting ready to open later this month, but are all children ready to start learning? Two Anchorage area organizations are helping families prepare the youngest students for early learning and literacy. Find out more about programs aimed at ensuring all Alaska kids get a strong start in school on this week’s Community Forum.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Dirk Shumaker, Kids Corps (Head Start )
Susan Anderson, CEO, CIRI Foundation representing Best Beginnings

LIVE: Wed, August 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Anchorage Census

Kristin Spack — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:17:12 +0000

What’s going on with the 2010 census? Officials got started early this year in Anchorage on a new plan to find every address possible. How did they do and what’s coming up as the next census unfolds? Join us on Community Forum this afternoon for a countdown to census day – April 1, 2010.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Reuben del Valli, media relations in Seattle, US Census
Mark Tanguay, census director of the Anchorage office, US Census

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

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Community Forum: Talk with KSKA

Kristin Spack — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:26:38 +0000

Programming on public radio is always changing. Faced with the loss of some good shows earlier this year, we took to the air in January and asked you to tell us what you want to hear on KSKA. In March, we incorporated your ideas into a new program line up. And now we’re back to ask, what do you think? Do you like what you hear? How can we make KSKA even better?

Join us for the next special edition of Community Forum on Wednesday at 2:00 pm when Pat Yack, Vice President of News and Public Media and Bede Trantina, KSKA’s Program Director will be on the air taking your calls and listening to you. You can call, e-mail, post comments below or even “tweet” with us during the program (details below). You hear from us everyday. Wednesday we want to hear from you!

LIVE BROADCAST: Wed, July 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (repeats at 10:00 p.m.)

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Community Forum: Alaska Native Young Professionals

Kristin Spack — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:53:45 +0000

Young Alaska Natives are gaining their place in the community, with the help of leadership programs provided by organizations like the Alaska Native Professional Association. Find out more about summer internships and development opportunities for young Native professionals on the next Community Forum, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 pm.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Jorie Zilys, advancement officer, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.
Amber Jenkins, leadership development, First Alaskans Institute

LIVE: Wed, July 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Alaska’s Treasures

Kristin Spack — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:06:10 +0000

Gold Rush Centennial Photographs 1893 – 1916, Skagway, Alaska. Photo from Alaska State Library, History Collections.

About a thousand important historical archives are estimated to be held by museums, libraries and tribal organizations. The Archives Rescue Corps wants to locate and document these historical treasures, and you can help. Find out how on the next Community Forum this afternoon at 2:00 pm.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Frances Field, historian and archivist, Archive Rescue Corps
Glenn Cook, state division of museums, archives and libraries

LIVE: Wed, June 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Youth Employment in Parks Program

pyack — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:42:48 +0000

Anchorage teens are joining the effort to make city parks fun and safe places to play. The city’s Youth Employment in Parks crew starts work on trails in University Lake Park this week and they will work in the other parks all summer.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Beth Nordlund Development Director, Anchorage Parks Foundation

LIVE: Wed, June 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: PrideFest 2009

Kristin Spack — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:31:39 +0000

Anchorage PrideFest 2008

Anchorage’s PrideFest 2009 kicks off next weekend with a Celebration of Change for the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. How far have they come in claiming their place in the community, especially in light of the proposed city ordinance regarding discrimination against homosexuals? Tiffany MacLaine, Phyllis Rhodes and Scott Turner from Identity, Inc. join host Ellen Lockyer on today’s show.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Tiffany MacLaine, Identity, Inc.
Scott Turner, Identity, Inc.
Phyllis Rhodes, Identity, Inc.

LIVE: Wed, June 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Wildfire Mitigation in the Anchorage bowl

Kristin Spack — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:05:01 +0000

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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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Sue Rodman, forester, Anchorage Fire Department’s Wildfire Mitigation Program
Jennifer Collins, education, Anchorage Fire Department’s Wildfire Mitigation Program

LIVE: Wed, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Kristin Spack — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:37:58 +0000

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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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Stephanie Birch, Section Chief, Women’s, Children’s and Family Health, State Department of Health and Social Services
Sophie Wenzel, adolescent health program manager, State Department of Health and Social Services
Buom Bishiok, peer outreach educator, POWER Teen Clinic

LIVE: Wed, May 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: New Matanuska Susitna Borough Zoning Code

Kristin Spack — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:07:23 +0000

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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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Loren Kruer, Planning Department, Mat Su Borough

LIVE: Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Gardening

Kristin Spack — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:42:49 +0000

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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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Julie Riley, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Kari Sherman, Rain Gardens program assistant, Municipality of Anchorage

LIVE: Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: College Graduates Look to the Future

Kristin Spack — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:55:30 +0000

University 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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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Marcus Welker, 2009 graduate, University of Alaska Anchorage
Nancy Bishop, 2009 graduate, University of Alaska Anchorage
Kyra Sherwood, 2009 graduate, University of Alaska Anchorage

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

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Community Forum: State Crime Lab

Kristin Spack — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:02:40 +0000

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

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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.

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Community Forum: Anchorage Runoff Election

Kristin Spack — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:36:53 +0000

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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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Eric Croft, former state representative, Anchorage mayoral candidate in runoff election on May 5th
Dan Sullivan, former city assemblyman, Anchorage mayoral candidate in runoff election on May 5th

LIVE: Wed, April 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Municipal Parks and Recreation

Kristin Spack — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:42:29 +0000

Last 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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Beth Nordland, Municipal Parks and Recreation Department, Anchorage
Suzanne Little, Municipal Parks and Recreation Department, Anchorage

LIVE: Wed, April 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Muni Ballot Propositions 3 – 8

Kristin Spack — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:37:47 +0000

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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Marge Larson, special assistant to Mayor Matt Claman, Municipality of Anchorage
Randy Virgin, Office of Economic and Community Development, Municipality of Anchorage

LIVE: Wed, April 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Propositions 1 and 2, School Bonds

Kristin Spack — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:53:31 +0000

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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Lou Theiss, treasurer, School Bonds Yes!
George Vikalis, assistant Superintendent, Anchorage School District

LIVE: Wed, March 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Proposition 9

Kristin Spack — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:59:27 +0000

Are Anchorage property taxes too high? At next month’s municipal election, city voters will be asked to decide on a tax cap. Is this a good idea, or will a tax cap end up costing homeowners more in the long run? Join us for a discussion on Prop. Nine, on the next Community Forum.

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Neil Nichols, Municipal Taxpayers’ League of Anchorage
Sharon Weddleton, Municipality of Anchorage

LIVE: Wed, March 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Saving money

Kristin Spack — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:45:09 +0000

With the economy in the dumps, everyone is worried about money these days. So its time to find out about some of the fun and cost cutting measures some savvy Anchorage residents have been doing for years. Today on Community Forum, find out where to get great pastry for pennies, how to dress to the nines for a tenth of the price and where to get bargains of all kinds, for the soul, as well as the body.

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HOST: Ellen Lockyer, independent journalist

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Karen Keller, Director of Anchorage’s Loussac Library
Sue Brogan, VP of Community Engagement and Volunteer Center for United Way of Anchorage

LIVE: Wed, March 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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Community Forum: Motivating Students

webmaster — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:33:51 +0000

This week we visit with students from the Home Base After School Program. The program engages students in programs as diverse as computer building, Tai Chi and foreign languages, as well as basics such as math and science. Now, a few of the students are preparing for a trip to Africa. We chat with two students headed overseas and a one-woman dynamo making a difference in the lives of Anchorage youth.

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HOST: Lori Townsend, APRN

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Shirley Mae Springer-Statton, motivational speaker, artist and more
Cecilia Mora-Pitts, student
Marcel Drayton, student

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Community Forum: 2009 Alaska Teacher of the Year

Kristin Spack — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:49:56 +0000

Colony High School math teacher, Robert Williams kicks off his tenure as 2009 Alaska Teacher of the Year. Today Mr. Williams joins host Nellie Moore on Community Forum call-in to discuss the Teacher of the Year program, and innovative techniques Williams uses to reach his students.

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Robert Williams, math teacher, Colony High School

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Community Forum: Hunting guide regulation revisions

Kristin Spack — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:18:48 +0000

The Alaska Big Game Commercial Services Board and the state Department of Natural Resources have been working on regulation changes that would apply to the commercial guiding and transport industry in Alaska. New guide use areas are being proposed, along with a “limited entry” type of permit system. Learn more about these changes during this week’s Community Forum. Host Nellie Moore welcomes Clark Cox from the Department of Natural Resources and Wade Willis from the Defenders of Wildlife to take you phone calls and answer your questions.

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HOST: Nellie Moore, independent journalist

GUESTS:

Wade Willis, Defenders of Wildlife
Clark Cox, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water

LIVE: Wed, February 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

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