Anchorage gathering honors child abuse prevention workers and clients
Last Friday agencies and organizations working to protect and support abused and neglected children gathered to honor their work, their colleagues and their clients. Web Extra: Slade Martin speaks at...
View ArticleWeb Extra: Slade Martin speaks at Light of Hope
Slade Martin spent over a decade in the state’s foster child care program. At this past Friday’s “Light of Hope” luncheon he described his experiences, a small portion of which was quoted in the KSKA...
View ArticleWeb Extra: Jayne Sheppard speaks at Light of Hope
Jayne Sheppard is a young mother who battled alcoholism to set her life in order and regain her children. Two quotes from her Friday talk at the Light of Hope luncheon appeared in the KSKA story. We...
View ArticleSnow? Really? On April 25th? Come on!
Anchorage got a rude surprise today. It started off innocently enough. The white stuff melted on contact with pavement that had been warmed in recent weeks by strong sunshine and temperatures well...
View ArticleAPD fields extra patrols for DUI enforcement
The Memorial Day weekend means most of us are looking forward to an extra day off work. But for one group the holiday means more time at work. Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
View ArticleAging Alaska requires health care planning
Alaska is graying and Anchorage is no exception. Seniors are the state’s fastest growing population. The increase has caused concern about the future of long term care services in Alaska — so much so...
View ArticleHappy Birthday KSKA!
KSKA Public Radio first went on the air 30 years ago next month — on August 15, 1978. To celebrate the event — and APRN’s 30th anniversary — we had a bit of a picnic at KSKA headquarters in Anchorage...
View ArticleGoing Green: Business Opportunities and Challenges
KSKA Public Radio is proud to present Joel Makower‘s recent Anchorage speech on the business rewards and challenges of “going green.” Len Anderson originally filed a news story based Makower’s talk on...
View ArticleSweet clover proving dangerous to Alaska's natural habitat
A seemingly innocent plant bearing delicate white flowers is posing a threat to native plants, fish and wildlife. And it’s likely blooming on a roadside near you. Ellen Lockyer, KSKA –...
View ArticleMayor pushes two energy saving plans
This week Mayor Mark Begich offered two proposals he says will lead to big savings in municipal energy costs. One involves city street lights; the second, new construction standards for public...
View ArticleLine One: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This week Dr. Woodard discusses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the physical, mental, behavioral, and learning disabilities they visit upon the children and...
View ArticleTarget to launch employment blitz
Employment tallies for Anchorage this year show the increase of new jobs in retail below predictions. But that sluggish trend could end as a national retailer begins hiring in earnest this week for an...
View ArticleNPR signal difficulties this afternoon
We’re experiencing signal difficulties this afternoon in our live feed of All Things Considered (ATC) from National Public Radio (NPR). Upon investigation, it appears to be a problem originating from...
View ArticleCommunity Forum: Renewable Energy
Now, more than ever, high energy costs are slamming Alaskans in the pocketbook and cold winter months are looming. To help disseminate more information about energy savings and alternative energy...
View ArticleCleaning up the former Susitna Gunnery Range
The US Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public’s help in putting together a plan to determine if a cleanup of the former Susitna Gunnery Range will be necessary. Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage...
View ArticleMore photos added to picnic gallery
We recently had our second annual membership appreciation picnic (July 30) and posted some of our snapshots on Flickr. Now we’ve more than doubled our photo collection with amazing moments captured by...
View ArticleNPR focuses on Alaska's Congressional delegation
This afternoon be sure to tune in to All Things Considered (4pm-6pm) to hear a national take on the pressures building upon Senator Ted Stevens and Representative Don Young as they fight corruption...
View ArticleValley district produces three-way Republican primary contest
District 16 incumbent Bill Stoltze has two challengers nipping at his heels in this year’s Republican primary race. J.D. Hatley and Kent Hermon are Matanuska Valley Republican candidates who voice...
View ArticleOne last shot at summer
It’s been a cool, wet, cloudy summer, and the National Weather Service is threatening us with 10 years or more of the same. So when the temperatures tick over 60 and it’s not raining — get out there...
View ArticleRUNNING: Audio from Wed, Aug 20
Thanks to everyone that tuned in for our Alaska Primary edition of RUNNING on Wednesday night. For those that missed the broadcast or would like to listen to any of the candidates again, we’re posting...
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