Live Coverage: President Obama on Iraq

Tue, Aug 31, 2010

Tuesday during All Things Considered President Barrack Obama will address the nation from the Oval Office. Obama promised in 2009 to end the formal “combat” mission in Iraq on August 31. Earlier this week the White House said the number of U.S. troops staged in Iraq had fallen below 50,000. Iraq is scheduled to assume its own security after Tuesday, with the U.S. falling into an advisory and backup role. President Obama makes his second official Oval Office address to the nation on All Things Considered (Tuesday) from 4:00 – 4:30 pm.

Coming Soon to KSKA!

Mon, Aug 30, 2010

Beginning Monday, August 30th listen for some new shows on KSKA.

Mondays at 8:00 pm on KSKA

Hosts Tess Vigland and Chris Farrell take a look at the week’s major national and international stories that will impact the average listener’s wallet. Tess and Chris help listeners map out a plan of financial well-being. From the producers of Marketplace (heard weekdays at 1:30 pm on KSKA), listen to Marketplace Money every Monday night at 8:00 pm on KSKA.

Monday – Friday 9:00 – 11:00 pm on KSKA

World Cafe with host David Dye serves up an eclectic mix of music from blues, rock, and world, to folk, and alternative country with live performances and interviews with celebrated and emerging artists. Produced by WXPN, in Philadelphia, World Cafe presents new and significant music and the artists who create it.

Tuesdays at 2:00 pm, repeating at 7:00 pm on KSKA

Kids Theses Days (KTD!) makes it public radio debut on KSKA Tuesday August 30 as part of the all-Alaska block weekdays at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Shana Sheehy, producer of Spirit of Youth radio series on KSKA; Jessica Cochran, senior producer of APRN’s AK; and Sarah Gonzales join forces to connect Alaskans raising children in this geographically enormous state. Listeners are invited to participate in this call-in show on issues facing Alaska’s kids from infancy to young adulthood.

First episode: “Babes in the Woods” is all about getting outside with your children. Host Shana Sheehy speaks with in-studio guest, Jen Aist, author of Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping and Boating With Babies and Young Children.

Talk of the Nation: Is There a Sarah Palin Effect?

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

APRN’s Libby Casey is back in the NPR studios for Talk of the Nation with host Neal Conan and the Political Junkie, Ken Rudin Wednesday (Aug. 25) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Former Governor Sarah Palin has endorsed Joe Miller, a Tea Party favorite. Miller is close to unseating incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski. Republicans are encouraged to call-in and comment on “the Palin effect.” Does the endorsement make a difference?

Many absentee ballots in the Miller, Murkowski race remain uncounted. The winner will face Sitka Mayor, Scott McAdams in the general election on Novemeber 2. Listen for updated election results on Alaska News Nightly tonight at 6:00 pm.

Miller Clings to Lead Over Murkowski

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

Joe Miller clung to a lead in the GOP nomination for US Senate Wednesday morning. According to the state’s election office, Miller led incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski by less than 2,000 votes with about 98 pct of the precincts reporting.

Miller, who had been endorsed by former Governor Sarah Palin, was considered the outsider. His vote total Wednesday morning was 45,909. Murkowski had 43,949 votes.

The winner will face Sitka Mayor Scott McAdams who easily won the Democratic nomination.

(Top) Photo by Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage: Senate challenger Joe Miller comes to the Egan Center on Tuesday night. (Right) Photo by Josh Edge, APRN – Anchorage: Supporters for Lisa Murkowski were waving signs in Election Central at the Egan Center.

State Election’s Office. Returns.

Parnell Wins; Berkowitz Holds Big Lead

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

Governor Sean Parnell held off two Republican challengers and won his party’s nomination in Tuesday’s election.

Parnell, who stepped into the job after Governor Sarah Palin resigned last year, had about 49.49 pct of the vote with almost 98 pct of the precincts counted early Wednesday morning. His vote total was 43,764.

His nearest rival was Bill Walker. He received 30,019 votes or 33.95 pct. Ralph Samuels finished third. He had 12,420 votes – or about 14.05 pct – as of Wednesday.

Parnell will probably face Democrat Ethan Berkowitz who was leading Hollis French. As of Wednesday morning, Berkowitz had 48.64 pct of the vote. His vote total was 18,718. French had 38.88 pct of the vote. His vote total was 14,964.

(Top) Photo by Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage: Ethan Berkowitz and a friend share a joke. (Right) Photo by Josh Edge, APRN – Anchorage: Governor Sean Parnell talks to reporters at the Egan Center on Tuesday.

State Election’s Office. Returns.

Murkowski Trails Miller; Parnell Leads Field

Tue, Aug 24, 2010

Joe Miller held a razor-thin lead over incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski in the Republican primary late Tuesday evening.

Miller led the incumbent 51.47 pct (40,841) to 48.53 pct (38,507) with just more than 61.2 pct of the precincts counted.

A Miller victory would mirror other anti-incumbent wins around the country. The Murkowski-Miller race jumped into the national spotlight when Miller was endorsed by former Governor Sarah Palin.

State of Alaska Primary Election. Results.

Governor Sean Parnell, who took office after Palin resigned, was fending off several challengers including Ralph Samuels and Bill Walker. Parnell was drawing about 49 pct of the vote.

Democrats chose Sitka Mayor Scott McAdams to run against the Republican Senate nominee.

Ethan Berkowitz appeared to have won the Democratic nomination for governor defeating state Senator Hollis French.

Rep. Don Young easily won renomination and he will face Harry Crawford, a state legislator from Anchorage, in November.

Diane Benson won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Mead Treadwell was well ahead of Jay Ramras, a state legislator from Fairbanks, in the GOP race.

Alaskans also voted on two ballot measures Tuesday. One of the measures – No. 2 – would require parents to be notified if their teen, 18 or under, sought an abortion. This measure was winning approval. The other – No. 1 – was losing. It would have restricted lobbying and campaign contributions.

In other election results late Tuesday:

Senate District P (Anchorage): Catherine Giessel held a commanding lead over Mark Moronell and Jennifer Johnston for the GOP nomination.
House District 2 (Southeast): Peggy Wilson, the incumbent, was ahead of Steven Samuelson in the GOP race.
House District 10 (Fairbanks): Steven Thompson held a wide lead over Vivian Stiver and Rahoi Urban in the Republican race.
House District 12 (Valdez): Eric Feige, Pete Fellman and Don Haase were locked in a right race for the GOP nomination.
House District 13: (Mat-Su): Carl Gatto was leading Don Benson in the GOP race.
House District 15: (Mat-Su): Mark Newman was far ahead of Stephen Jacobson in the GOP race.
House District 18 (Anchorage): Bill Cook was leading Dan Saddler and Dan Kendall for the GOP nomination.
House District 30 (Anchorage): Charisse Millett appeared to have easily defeated Jeannett Reddington in the Republican primary.
House District 31 (Anchorage): Bob Lynn was defeating Steve Pratt for the GOP nomination.
House District 39 (Nome): Neal Foster held a commanding lead over Vincent Beans for the Democratic nomination.

Results from August 24, Alaska Primary election are still unofficial. Here’s the spot to check for updates:

State of Alaska, Division of Elections: 2010 Unofficial Primary Election Results

Also listen for updates during Morning Edition on Wednesday from 5:00 – 9:00 am and Wednesday at 6:00 pm on Alaska News Nightly on KSKA.

Alaska Primary Election: August 24, 2010

Tue, Aug 24, 2010

Polls are open for the primary election today from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Here are some helpful links, if you’ve yet to get your sticker.

VOTER RESOURCES:

Primary Elections Info — State of Alaska, Division of Elections
Primary election coverage on KSKA, KAKM and APRN
Unofficial Primary Election Results from ACS, GCI and the State of Alaska, Division of Elections

Listen to live election coverage from the Alaska Public Radio Network beginning tonight at on 9:00 pm on KSKA FM 91.1 APRN’s Steve Heimel and Dave Donaldson anchor coverage from election central at the Egan Center in Anchorage with up-to-the minute reports from Laureli Kinneen in Nome, Ed Schoenfeld in Juneau, Tim Ellis in Fairbanks, Libby Casey in Washington, D.C., Len Anderson and Ellen Lockyer in Anchorage.

Also listen for election results Wednesday (Aug. 25) morning during Morning Edition on KSKA.

RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 1/2

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Part 1/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING debates hosted in the KAKM studio and aired on KAKM, Channel 7, KSKA radio and APRN radio.

RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 2/2

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Part 2/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING debates hosted in the KAKM studio and aired on KAKM, Channel 7, KSKA radio and APRN radio.

2PM Wednesday LIVE Coverage: Senator Stevens’ Funeral

Wed, Aug 18, 2010

Senator Stevens’ funeral will be broadcast live on KSKA FM 91.1 and KAKM Channel 7 TV beginning at 2:00 pm on Wednesday August 18. Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK),and U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) are scheduled to speak at the funeral, which will be held at Anchorage Baptist Temple.

The Stevens family encourages members of the public to pay their respects Tuesday night (8/18) by lining the motorcade route as space at the temple will be limited on Wednesday.

Programming notes: Stevens funeral coverage will repeat tonight at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Fresh Air can be heard tonight at 11:00 pm on KSKA, but will not air today at 3:00 pm. KSKA’s Hometown, Alaska on Ballot Measure 2 has been rescheduled for Thursday (8/19) at 2:00 pm.