Cleaning up the former Susitna Gunnery Range

Wed, Aug 6, 2008

The US Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public’s help in putting together a plan to determine if a cleanup of the former Susitna Gunnery Range will be necessary.

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Anchorage

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Target to launch employment blitz

Mon, Aug 4, 2008

Employment tallies for Anchorage this year show the increase of new jobs in retail below predictions. But that sluggish trend could end as a national retailer begins hiring in earnest this week for an October opening.

View photos from inside the new, nearly complete Target store in Anchorage

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Mayor pushes two energy saving plans

Fri, Aug 1, 2008

This week Mayor Mark Begich offered two proposals he says will lead to big savings in municipal energy costs. One involves city street lights; the second, new construction standards for public buildings.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Michael Carey appears on PBS NewsHour in Stevens coverage

Fri, Aug 1, 2008

Michael Carey, editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News and host of KAKM Public Television’s Anchorage Edition, appeared on the PBS NewsHour Thursday evening (7/31) to discuss reaction to and after effects of the Ted Stevens indictment this week. He spoke with host/reporter Judy Woodruff as well as Politico.com’s Martin Kady.

Click the image above to view the full discussion online.

Sweet clover proving dangerous to Alaska’s natural habitat

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

A seemingly innocent plant bearing delicate white flowers is posing a threat to native plants, fish and wildlife. And it’s likely blooming on a roadside near you.

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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Going Green: Business Opportunities and Challenges

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

KSKA Public Radio is proud to present Joel Makower’s recent Anchorage speech on the business rewards and challenges of “going green.”

Len Anderson originally filed a news story based Makower’s talk on July 25, but we thought listeners might enjoy hearing the entire presentation. KSKA is airing the full speech Thursday evening, July 31, plus we’re posting it here.

Makower speaks and consults nationally on matters of “green” business practices, and he operates several web sites with related information and news, including:

Special thanks to the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), who sponsored Makower’s appearance last month.

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Mat-Su emergency medevac staff refining in-flight care skills

Tue, Jul 29, 2008

Matanuska Valley emergency medical services folks got a shot at the big time last week when a National Guard Pavehawk rescue helicopter dropped in on their training class. It’s all part of a rigorous schedule for those who provide emergency care on the ground and in the air.

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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Mayor touts Anchorage’s healthy economy

Tue, Jul 29, 2008

Yesterday Mayor Mark Begich presented his annual State of the City address to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. In his fifth and final report as mayor, Begich depicted a city enjoying a strong economy and a building boom.

State of the City Report (via muni.org)

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Businesses ‘going green’ find both profits and pitfalls

Fri, Jul 25, 2008

This week some Anchorage business and community leaders heard that “going green” can offer more financial benefits than they might have expected. But they also learned becoming environmentally friendly can be a little trickier than they thought.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Report predicts city economy will flatten in 2009, regroup in 2010

Thu, Jul 24, 2008

Graph taken from Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) PowerPoint presentation, “Economic Forecast & Update, Three-Year Outlook.”

An economic forecast released yesterday predicts Anchorage will continue to see employment growth in 2008. However, in 2009 the city’s job growth will likely be static. Len Anderson has details.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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