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Web Extra: Gary Matthews, Executive Director, ASAA

KSKA’s Len Anderson had an exclusive interview with the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) Executive Director, Gary Matthews about the Anchorage School District's request to change the Region IV Cross Country Championships to Sunday,...

Web Extra: Carol Comeau, Superintendent, ASD

On Tuesday June 19, 2007, KSKA's Len Anderson talked with Anchorage School District Superintendent Carol Comeau about the district's efforts to create an extracurricular scheduling policy that recognizes the important cultural and religious observances...

Anchorage Schools adopt student cell phone policy

When school starts this August, some Anchorage students will be using their cell phones more than ever, while others will experience some new restrictions. But according to a new policy adopted last night...

Line One: July 2007 Preview

Here's what's coming up on Line One: Your Health Connection in July 2007. July 2 Discussion with State of Alaska Medical Examiner Dr. Frank Fallico about forensic science on the Last Frontier. July 9 Discussion with Jeanne Watson...

ASAA rejects Anchorage sports schedule change

This afternoon the Alaska School Activities Association board voted 5-3 to reject an Anchorage School District request to hold the Region IV Cross Country Championships on a Sunday, September 21st, rather than on Saturday...

Line One: Senior and Disabilities Services

Dr. Woodard welcomes Odette Jamieson, Carissa Blades, Marcy Rein, and Leana Christy, all from Alaska's Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services. They discuss services made available by the...

Anchorage cross country championships may conflict with Yom Kippur

The Anchorage School District wants to move the date of this fall's Region IV Cross Country Championships from Saturday September 22nd to Sunday the 23rd. But if the Alaska School Activities Association board says...

Stage Talk: Hullabaloo, Adored You

KSKA’s theater critic Mark Muro hosts a weekly conversation about local theater and offers a calendar of stage events. This week, Mark chats with Brian Hermann and Alice Welling about "Hullabaloo Show," currently playing...

Demolishing Clark Middle School

After nearly 60 years at the corner of Bragaw Street and Commercial Drive, Clark Middle School had become a Mountain View fixture, if not symbol. Yesterday well over 200 people turned out to...

Major art chosen for the new Dena'ina Convention and Civic Center

Yesterday the city unveiled the two major art designs chosen for the new Dena'ina Convention and Civic Center now under construction in downtown Anchorage. Together the pieces total well over a half million...

Community Forum: Building Neighborhoods

Anchorage has been dealing with growing problems that some say go back to parenting and the family. Teaching personal ethics and non-violent conflict resolution are high on the list -- but who should do...

Federal EEOC Chair talks about teenage workplace harassment

Every summer Anchorage sees an increase of teenage employees in local businesses. For many, it's their first job. And sometimes, according to Naomi Earp, the chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Stage Talk: Linda Benson

Host Kristina Church discusses theater with Linda Benson from Off The Rocker Players and reviews a calendar of stage events in and around the Anchorage area. Hosts: Kristina Church, local actor and theatre critic Guests: Linda...

Community Forum: Paul Honeman, APD

Host Nellie Moore welcomes Anchorage Police Department spokesman Paul Honeman for answers to your local law and order questions. Host: Nellie Moore, independent journalist Guest: Paul Honeman, spokesman for the Anchorage Police Department Original Broadcast...

Stage Talk: Atz Kilcher and Jason Martin

Discover the Anchorage theater scene and get the latest calendar of stage events with KSKA's theater critics Kristina Church and Mark Muro. This week we chat with Atz Kilcher about his show My Roots,...

Homeless families in Anchorage, Part 3

We conclude our three-part series on homeless families in Anchorage by looking at the difficulty of finding a new home. KSKA's Len Anderson reports.

Community Forum: Les Gara

Host Nellie Moore welcomes Alaska State Representative Les Gara, Democrat from Anchorage to talk about the recently completed legislative session, the upcoming special session and other matters of Alaskan politics. Host: Nellie Moore, independent...

Homeless families in Anchorage, Part 2

We continue our report on homeless families in Anchorage by looking at the facilities offering temporary housing while a family looks for a permanent place. KSKA's Len Anderson reports.

Homeless families in Anchorage, Part 1

One of Anchorage's most persistent problems is homelessness. It's a community challenge whose solution has multiple elements, especially when those forced to the streets are families. KSKA's Len Anderson reports with the first of...

Line One: Childhood Asthma

Dr. Thad Woodard discusses childhood asthma and the American Lung Association's Champ Camp with respiratory therapist Bill Lallish and asthma mother-daughter pair Theresa Arthur and Samantha Walsh. Host: Dr. Thad Woodard Guests: Bill Lallish, respiratory therapist;...