Community Forum: Gardening with Jeff Lowenfels

Wed, Jun 25, 2008

Summers are short in Alaska, so gardeners must be resourceful. On Community Forum, host Nellie Moore grills gardening aficionado, Jeff Lowenfels.

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Community Forum: Why stop Pebble Mine?

Wed, Jun 18, 2008

You’ve seen the bumper stickers and the countless television ads, but why is it that so many Alaskans want to “Stop Pebble Mine?” Today on Community Forum, Dr. Bruce Switzer of the Renewable Resources Coalition of Alaska (RRC) explains why his group insisted the Clean Water Initiatives appear on the August ballot. Determined to save Alaska’s wild salmon and clean water, learn why the RRC believes Pebble Mine will put these valuable resources at risk.

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Community Forum: Pebble mine project in Alaska

Wed, Jun 11, 2008

This month, Community Forum has looked at the Clean Water Initiative and its potential impacts on Alaska mining with members of NANA Regional Corporation, operators of the Red Dog Mine and, with guests from the Renewable Resources Coalition. While Clean Water Initiative sponsors say its intent is to stop the Pebble Mine, work continues to get Pebble up and running. Guest host, Lori Townsend welcomes Chief Executive Officer of the Pebble Limited Partnership, John Shively to the show. Call between 2:00 - 3:00 PM with your questions or send an email to Community Forum.

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Community Forum: Clean Water Initiative revisited

Wed, Jun 4, 2008

Dillingham, Alaska, Anti-Pebble Mine Rally - June 10, 2007

On the last Community Forum you heard from operators of the Red Dog Mine, who strongly oppose the Clean Water Initiative. This week, host Nellie Moore continues the discussion on the Clean Water Initiative with her guests, Art Hackney and David Atkinson from the Renewable Resources Coalition (RRC). The RRC is the muscle that got the Clean Water Initiative on the August ballot. Members of the the RRC oppose the proposed Pebble Mine, arguing it will put the most spectacular and abundant ecosystem in North America at risk.

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Community Forum: Red Dog Mine operators review Clean Water Initiative

Wed, May 21, 2008

NANA Regional Corporation President, Marie Greene

This August voters will decide the fate of the Clean Water Initiative, hailed and cursed as friend and foe. Join KSKA’s Community Forum as operators of the Red Dog Mine discuss how they might be impacted. Host Nellie Moore welcomes NANA Regional Corporation President, Marie Greene, NANA Development Corporation President, Helvi Sandvik and NANA Regional Development Coporation resource manager, Rose Barr as they talk about the issue.

APRN: Sponsors ask for removal of clean-water initiative

Then mark your calendars for June 4th when supporters of the Clean Water Initiative join Nellie Moore on Community Forum to talk about why they are concerned about the impacts of mines, such as Pebble Mine.

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Community Forum: Legislative check-in

Wed, May 14, 2008

Alaska legislators are gearing up for a special session to deal with Alaska’s north slope gas. What did they accomplish this past session and what can we expect to hear about what could be the country’s largest construction project ever? Join host Nellie Moore and her guests, State Representative Mike Doogan and Senator, Con Bunde for a recap of the legislative session and more.

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Community Forum: Sheila Selkregg

Wed, May 7, 2008

Anchorage Assembly member Sheila Selkregg will be the guest this week on Community Forum. Join host Nellie Moore for a look at Ms. Selkregg’s priorities and goals as an assembly member and local politician.

ADN: Politics video - Sheila Selkregg (March 2007)

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Community Forum: Alaska wildflowers with Verna Pratt

Wed, Apr 30, 2008

Anchorage botanist, Verna Pratt joins host Nellie Moore. Ms. Pratt is one of the most highly respected authorities on Alaskan wildflowers. She has published several books widely available throughout Alaska today. This week on Community Forum, Verna Pratt answers your questions on identifying and using Alaska wildflowers in your garden.

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Community Forum: Racism on radio

Tue, Apr 15, 2008

Morning talk show jocks defining real Alaskans as being men who commit lewd acts against Native women raised the ire of local listeners and the legislature this week. Now a Native woman has filed a complaint with the federal agency that monitors the airwaves. What do you the listeners think about this type of behavior and should it be allowed to continue in our community? Join host Nellie Moore and her guests, attorney, John McKay and State Representative, Mary Nelson as they discuss this sensitive topic.

Alaska Press Club: John McKay Receives Alaska Press Club’s First Amendment Award

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Community Forum: Denali, an Alaska gas pipeline

Wed, Apr 9, 2008

British Petroleum and ConocoPhillips surprised Alaskans Tuesday when they announced they are starting immediately to build Denali, an Alaska Gas Pipeline. And, both BP and ConocoPhillips say they welcome more partners. The Denali plan is similar to a ConocoPhillips proposal turned down by Governor Palin in January. Join host Nellie Moore and her guests as they discuss this latest development in what will be the largest construction project ever undertaken in North America.