Anchorage Archives

13 Indigenous Grandmothers: Healing the Spirit from the Light Within

Kristin Spack - June 8, 2011

This week's Addressing Alaskans features presentations given by local Alaska native leaders, Rita Blumenstein, Rosemary Ahtuangaruak and Larry Merculieff at the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers gathering.

Identity Released for Soldier Found Dead in Home

Steve Heimel, APRN Contributor - June 8, 2011

The identity is also out on that soldier from the 4-25th found dead at his home more than a week ago in Anchorage.

New Clinic Reverses Trend and Seeks Medicare Patients

Len Anderson, APRN Contributor - June 7, 2011

Most Anchorage health clinics refuse new Medicare beneficiaries, but last Friday a new clinic opened in Anchorage that only takes Medicare clients.

British Ambassador Touring Alaska

Steve Heimel, APRN Contributor - June 7, 2011

The British Ambassador is visiting Alaska. Sir Nigel Sheinwald plans to go to Sitka today and to Prudhoe Bay later this week. Monday, the Ambassador was taken on a tour of the Pebble mining area, by Anglo American, and also met with United Fishermen of Alaska to discuss the proposed mine.

Tribal Leaders Convene in Anchorage

Sophie Evan, KYUK - Bethel - June 6, 2011

Tribal leaders from all over the state will be convening in Anchorage this week, to sign an historic accord.

Alaska News Nightly: June 6, 2011

Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media - June 6, 2011

Fishery Safety Experts Unhappy with Program Cancellation, Update on Missing Talkeetna Woman, Teenage Girls Survive Drowning Accident on Tustumena Lake, Officials Investigate Marine Mammal Deaths Near Skagway, and more...

Lynch Found Guilty in Shooting of Wife, Daughter

Steve Heimel, APRN Contributor - June 2, 2011

The verdict is guilty for Kip Lynch, the soldier who was accused of shooting and killing his wife and daughter last year in Anchorage. Lynch testified that he had no memory of the incident after shooting himself in the head afterwards.

New Center Expands Salvation Army Community Services in Anchorage

Len Anderson, APRN Contributor - June 1, 2011

In late May the Salvation Army dedicated its new 5 point 5 million dollar Community Center in Anchorage. Now with the arrival of June, it offers the first of its community activities.

“Not A Cappuccino” Filming in Eagle River

Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media - May 31, 2011

This month on Alaska Radio Reader Rambler, Anchorage-based, independent film makers, Annia Wyndham, Janna Shaw and Eric Hayden stop-by to talk about Not A Cappuccino, a romantic comedy currently being shot at Jitters coffeeshop in downtown Eagle River.

Links Between Cancer, Chemicals Focus in Series of Talks

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media - May 31, 2011

Links between cancer and chemicals in our environment will be the focus of a series of talks in Alaska beginning Wednesday in Anchorage. Jeanne Rizzo is an RN and is the president of the Breast Cancer Fund. The organization works to raise awareness of pervasive toxins in every day products and what people can do to make better choices for themselves and their families.

Stevens Crash Information, Sealaska Bills and the Coastal Zone Management Program

Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media - May 27, 2011

This week on Alaska Edition, host Michael Carey is joined in the studio by Paul Jenkins, from the Anchorage Daily Planet, Steve MacDonald, of KTUU Channel 2 News, and Libby Casey, APRN’s Washington DC correspondent.

Neighborhood Activists Share Problems, Solutions

Len Anderson, APRN Contributor - May 27, 2011

What makes a neighborhood a good place to live? This week over 250 delegates from four countries gathered in Anchorage to learn new and share proven answers to those questions. The 36th National Neighborhood USA conference began Wednesday.

Rescued Polar Bear Cub Makes Debut at Alaska Zoo

Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media - May 25, 2011

A polar bear cub rescued from the North Slope last month is making a quick recovery at the Alaska Zoo. The female cub of the year was underweight and weak when she was found at the Alpine Oil Field, separated from her mother.

Anchorage Assembly Passes Ordinance Requiring Liquor Stores to Check IDs

Steve Heimel, APRN Contributor - May 25, 2011

The Anchorage Assembly last night went along with an advisory vote and passed an ordinance requiring liquor stores to check identification before all sales. It takes effect in July.

Imagine Your Way Into a New Garden With Practical Advice From Landscape Architects

Kristin Spack - May 24, 2011

Every spring, when mostly tired, dirty snow still blankets much of Anchorage, the American Society of Landscape Architects, Anchorage Chapter, features a garden design workshop to help eager gardeners of all experience levels re-imagine their outdoor space and solve problems in their landscape. The founders of that class...

Photographing the Aurora: A Quick Guide

Erik Judson - January 24, 2011

With every spike in solar activity, flares are sent off from the sun and come cascading over the magnetosphere, where the energy is released in various shades of undulating greens, blues and reds we call the Aurora. It’s always a challenge to capture these silky forms, but a few preparatory measures can ensure you get the best possible image to wow your friends and family. Find out more.

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