Category: KSKA
Group Voices Concern About Recount Procedure
Wednesday, the Anchorage Municipal Clerk’s office began a recount of their recount of ballots cast in the Municipal Election. A group of voters requested a recount earlier this month after multiple reports of problems with the election. But some are now concerned that the counting isn’t being done right.
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Upcoming APTI Board Meeting: Thursday, May 24
The next APTI Board meeting will be held Thursday May 24th at 3:30pm, followed by the Annual Meeting of the members of KAKM and KSKA at 4:30. The meetings will be at the Elmo Sackett Broadcast Center, located at 3877 University Drive near the entrance to Alaska Pacific University. The public is welcome to attend.
Anchorage Muni Election Recount Heads Into Home Stretch
The hand recount of votes cast in 15 of the precincts that voted in the April 3 Anchorage Municipal Election is heading into the home stretch. The initial recount is done, but workers are recounting seven races and one full precinct again.
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Anchorage Edges Closer to Glass Recycling Solution
Compared to just a few years ago it’s easier recycle in Anchorage. Since 2008, curbside recycling of paper, cardboard and plastics has spread throughout the municipality. And there are drop-off locations for other things from construction materials to electronics. But there’s one thing that people can’t recycle that they used to be able to: glass. KSKA’s Daysha Eaton looks into what’s holding up glass recycling in Anchorage.
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History of Alaska Homesteading
2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Homestead Act, one of the most influential pieces of legislation in development of the American west. This week on Addressing Alaskans, learn more about the history of homesteading in the United States, Alaska and Anchorage.
KSKA: Thursday 5/17 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Dogs That Take Their Jobs Seriously
Service dogs make a difference in the lives of the disabled by providing companionship and assistance. They can play an important role as guide dogs for the blind, and there are many other types of dogs that medically assist their handlers with epilepsy, diabetes, autism, post-traumatic… Read More
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Child Obesity
Child obesity is a heavy problem in the country and our state is no different – 1 in 3 children in Alaska enter kindergarten overweight. Kids who are fat can have serious, even fatal, health conditions, they get picked on and they don’t feel good about themselves. Sick and teased with low self-esteem – that’s no way to be young! That’s why this time we’re talking about preventing childhood obesity and overweight in Alaska.
KSKA: Tuesday, May 15 @ 2p & 7p
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Seasonal Allergies
It is that time of year where sneezing, itching, and wheezing are particularly prevalent. Monday on Line One, we’ll discuss the cause of spring allergies in the Anchorage area and the proven effective treatment option with Anchorage allergist Dr Jeff Demain from the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska.
KSKA: Monday 5/14 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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Rev. Norm Elliott
Some call him the “Wobbly Canary” because of his flying of a bright yellow plane, but most know him as Rev. Norm Elliott. He was flying around Interior Alaska holding church services, so long as the temperature was above -40 degrees. You could probably even argue that he is among the most experienced bush pilots in Alaska history, since flying himself around was just another part of the job.
KAKM: Sun. 5/13 at 6:30 pm & Weds. 5/16 at 10:00 pm
KSKA: Thurs. 5/17 at 1:00 pm
The Trip to Bountiful
This week on Stage Talk, director Elizabeth Hanson talks about Valley Performing Arts‘ production of The Trip to Bountiful. Written in 1953 by Horton Foote, who also wrote the play To Kill a Mockingbird, (based on the book written by Harper Lee), this play became an award-winning movie in 1985. The Trip to Bountiful opens tonight in Wasilla and runs through May 27.
KSKA: Friday 5/11 at 2:45 pm
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Anchorage Deputy Clerk Fired; and Airman Clinton Reeves Body Found
The stories up for discussion this week are: Assembly Chair Ernie Hall fires deputy clerk Jacqueline Duke; out of session work for the legislature; redistricting; body of Airman Clinton Reeves found; Ron Paul supporters take over Alaska Republican Party leadership; Port of Anchorage expansion remains stalled.
KSKA: Friday, 5/11 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 5/12 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 5/11 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 5/12 at 5:00pm
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Alaska & the UN: More Connected Than You Know
Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation, Kathy Calvin was recorded speaking on “Alaska & the UN: More Connected Than You Know” at the Alaska World Affairs Council on May 4, 2012.
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Extending the Season
Gardening season is upon us in Alaska and according to Eliot Coleman, owner of Four Season Farm in Maine, it doesn’t ever have to end. This week on Addressing Alaskans, Coleman shares vegetable and fruit-growing techniques to extend our season here in the far north. His talk entitled, “If We Can Do It In Maine, You Can Do It in Alaska,” was recorded at the Alaska Botanical Garden conference.
KSKA: Thursday 5/10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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