Our 2010 Alaska Press Club winners

Wed, May 12, 2010

At this year’s Alaska Press Club Awards, APTI (KSKA, APRN, KAKM) took home a total of 5 journalism awards.

Libby Casey, our Washington DC correspondent for APRN, took first place in Best Reporting on Crime or Courts for “Supreme Court Hears Weyrauch Case.” The judge in this category wrote: “Solid focus to a controversial incident that is surprisingly complex. Libby Casey puts an Alaska political corruption story into a national context, and gives listeners insights into how current court justices deliberate the vagaries of law. Libby Casey is a Nina Totenburg in the making.” Libby also took second place in “Best Government or Political Reporting” for “Begich Won’t Step Down.”

Annie Feidt of APRN took first place for “Best Arts Coverage” for “Aniak raises the curtain.” The judge in this category wrote: “Annie Feidt takes an unconventional approach to a conventional Alaska story about a small town’s holiday school play. Great character development and story structure come together through nice writing to convey a sense of community. Feidt quotes the school choir director saying the principal ‘creates great theater with kids.’ Feidt has done the same for radio listeners.” Annie also took third place for “Best Sports Reporting” for “Iditarod Rookies.”

Kristin Spack of KSKA took second place in the category of Best Ongoing Public Affairs Program for “Addressing Alaskans,” our series of broadcasts of public affairs presentations made at various events around the region. (First place in this category went to KMXT/Kodiak’s Jay Barrett for “The Alaska Fisheries Report,” which airs on APRN.)

Hooray for APRN and KSKA public radio!

Epicentro Politico says Goodbye

Sun, May 9, 2010

A Sunday evening staple on KSKA, Epicentro Politico has ceased production. The last episode aired on KSKA Sunday May 2 at 8:00 pm. To accommodate the loss of Epicentro, we’re slightly adjusting the Sunday night line up, adding a repeat broadcast of Brazilian Hour.

Beginning Sunday, May 9, 2010:

Spring Membership Drive: Thank You!

Sun, Apr 18, 2010

Yippee!! We did it! The Spring Membership Drive finished up on Saturday and we exceeded our goal of 230 thousand dollars. Thank you so much for making this another successful membership drive. We loved hearing from you and seeing many of you at the station. Every pledge drive is a huge team effort and we truly could not it with the support we receive and count on from the KSKA community. Thanks for being a member. Thanks for listening. And thank you for supporting KSKA public radio.

2010 KSKA Spring Membership Drive Update

Wed, Apr 14, 2010

 

Support KSKA

By the time the drive concludes on Saturday April 17, we’re hoping to raise $230,000 from a total of 1550 pledges.   In order to make it to that goal, we need to hear from you now.

Make your gift early – and enjoy all of your favorite APRN, NPR, Public Radio International, American Public Media, BBC and KSKA programs knowing that you’ve already done your part to ensure their future in Alaska.

Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting KSKA!

Spring Membership Drive: Why You Listen

Sun, Apr 11, 2010

Less than a week of the Spring Membership Drive remains and we’re approaching the $65,000 mark from just over 400 pledges. Every time you call-in or pledge online you’re asked why you listen and support KSKA. So far, this is what we’ve heard:

“KSKA gives me a broad scope of what is happening around the world you hear stories that you don’t normally get to hear.”

“KSKA gives me things to converse with during the day. Always something interesting to talk about.”

“I can’t imagine weekends without Car Talk, Wait Wait, Prairie Home Companion, Ira Glass, All Things Considered, Mountain Stage….. I’m very thankful to have both KSKA and KNBA to listen to, and while I do listen to commercial radio as well, NPR makes up about 50% of my entertainment. That’s a lot of hours, as I listen to radio at home (no TV, happily), at work and while driving. I wish I could donate thousands, but as a single parent I need to stretch every dollar. At the same time, I think Public Radio is one of the better things I can provide for my son- I wish I had discovered it much sooner in my own life! Thanks!”

“I get a more thorough and broad perspective on the news – particularly human interest stories that are good news. I’ve been here 30 years, and I’m hooked.”

“I have been listening to public radio since I started college in 1969 (KWSU thepublic radio station affiliated with Washington State University). Everytime I moved, found the local public radio & television stations. When I moved to Alaska in 1984, I began listening to KSKA. Every morning I turn on my radio (in the bathroom)and listen to the news as I get ready for work. I also listen to KSKAwhile driving to & from work. I would be lost without it.”

“I listen for all the world and local news, to stay informed. Also enjoy the music.”

“I listen to it every morning and every evening and in the car-it brightens my day.”

“I love KSKA. I listen to it every day. And, when I’m in a different state, they’re not half as good.”

“I tune into KSKA every single day because I want to learn new, thought provoking, and applicable information to life. I am thankful that this program thrives nation-wide today. My life is SO MUCH better with KSKA.”

“I’ve traveled lots places and KSKA is the best public radio station.”

“It is an important part of the glue that holds the community together.”

“Returning to Anchorage from Juneau, KSKA is like comfort food for the soul. The radio is on before the morning tea is brewed! Thanks KSKA.”

Please add your voice to the group. We love hearing from our listeners all over Alaska, the lower 48 and different parts of the world. Thanks for listening and supporting us during this Spring Membership Drive. We couldn’t do it without you.

Spring Membership Drive 2010

Sat, Apr 10, 2010

It’s that time! KSKA’s Spring Membership Drive kicked off on Thursday, and we hope to hear from you. By the time the drive concludes on Saturday April 17, we’re hoping to raise $230,000 from a total of 1550 pledges, up 50 pledges from the 2009 fall membership drive.

Enjoy all of your favorite APRN, NPR, Public Radio International, American Public Media, BBC and KSKA programs throughout the drive with a special two hours of Car Talk this Saturday (April 10) at 11:00 am.

Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting KSKA!

Spring Membership Drive: Heather Flynn on ATC

Thu, Apr 8, 2010


Heather Flynn jokes with KSKA’s Constance Huff in between pledge pitches during All Things Considered on the fist day of the Spring Membership Drive.

KSKA congratulates local philanthropist and KSKA Charter member since 1978, Heather Flynn who was recently awarded the Athena Society Women’s Achievement Award for her devotion to fund raising in our community. As a member of KSKA’s Leadership Circle, KSKA public radio is just one of the many Anchorage non-profits Heather has helped grow and thrive over the years.

Listeners like Heather pull together with volunteers from all over the community to help make sure this Spring Membership Drive is a successful one. Day one (April 8th) of the Spring membership drive is off to a great start. We’re excited to see new members and look forward to hearing from all of our long time members which continue to make KSKA public radio possible. If you haven’t already, please pledge now.

Thank you for supporting public radio in Alaska!

RUNNING: Anchorage Assembly

Thu, Apr 1, 2010

RUNNING continues tonight on KSKA and KAKM Channel 7 with candidates running for Anchorage Assembly in the Anchorage Municipal election on Tuesday, April 6. Candidates are listed below in the order they will appear this evening from 7:00 – 10:00 pm (times are approximate):

Seat A (7:01 – 7:27 pm)

Seat D (7:30 – 8:11 pm)

Seat F (8:14 – 8:41 pm)

Seat H (8:43 – 9:24 pm)

Seat J (9:27 – 9:53 pm)

For detailed election and voting information, don’t miss the Elections page on the Municipality of Anchorage website.

PROGRAMMING NOTES: Bioneers, Living Planet, The Health Show and Encounters will be pre-empted tonight and return to the schedule next week .

Senator Mark Begich Address to the Alaska State Legislature

Tue, Mar 30, 2010

Wednesday at 11:00 AM on KSKA listen to Senator Mark Begich’s speech to the legislature live from Juneau. You can hear the first hour of Talk of the Nation beginning at 10:00 AM on KSKA and the second hour will be pre-empted. Hosted by APRN’s Dave Donaldson and KTOO FM’s Rosemarie Alexander, listen to Senator Begich’s address to the joint session Wednesday at 11:00 AM on FM 91.1.

Senator Lisa Murkowski speech to the legislature

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Tonight at 7:00 pm KSKA will broadcast Senator Lisa Murkowski’s address to the legislature recorded earlier this morning.

Bioneers and Encounters will follow Murkowski’s address. Living Planet and The Health Show will continue next week on KSKA.

Senator Mark Begich’s speech to the Alaska legislature is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31st.

Coverage provided by Gavel to Gavel Alaska, listen to Senator Murkowski’s speech to the joint session tonight (Thursday) from 7:00 – 8:00 pm on FM 91.1.

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