Anchorage Edition: June 26, 2009
Fri, June 26, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- Anchorage Assembly continues to debate gay rights initiative.
- Anchorage Assembly weighs in on Knik Arm Crossing.
- Gov. Sarah Palin wildly popular in new national poll.
- Another homeless person is found dead in Anchorage.
- Red Boucher and his legacy.
- Alaska’s senators meet with Supreme Court nominee.
- Mayor-elect Dan Sullivan puts together executive team.
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Anchorage Edition: June 19, 2009
Fri, June 19, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- Former state representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are out of prison. What’s next?
- Gov. Sarah Palin picks a new attorney general.
- The Anchorage Assembly debates a gay rights initiative.
- A federal court rules against Exxon on oil spill.
- Gov. Palin feuds with talk show host David Letterman and remains in the national spotlight.
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Alaska Weather Extras: June 1- July 5
Thu, June 18, 2009
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June 1st
Forecasting the Inferno Pt1.
A Look at How Weather Affects Firefighters Battling Wildland Fires.
June 2nd
Forecasting the Inferno Pt2.
A Look at How Weather Affects Firefighters Battling Wildland Fires.
June 3rd
Forecasting the Inferno Pt3.
A Look at How Weather Affects Firefighters Battling Wildland Fires.
June 4th
THE HIDDEN DANGER: LOW WATER CROSSING.
www.nws.noaa.gov/om/water/XWATER/index.shtml
June 5th
Hangar Flying.
www.aasfonline.com
June 6th
Star Gazer.
www.jackstargazer.com
June 7th
Rip Currents.
How To Identify and Escape Rip Currents
www.ncseagrant.org/home/resource-library/shop-coastal-products?id=31&category=Education
June 8th
IT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED PT1.
http://www.uaf.edu/seagrant/Pubs_Videos/pubs/MAPV-18.html
June 9th
IT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED PT2.
http://www.uaf.edu/seagrant/Pubs_Videos/pubs/MAPV-18.html
June 10th
Judgment on the Water: Recreational Boating Safety Pt1.
www.alanmadison.com/description/jow.html
June 11th
Judgment on the Water: Recreational Boating Safety Pt2.
www.alanmadison.com/description/jow.html
June 12th
Hangar Flying.
www.aasfonline.com
June 13th
Star Gazer.
www.jackstargazer.com
June 14th
Heads Up, Hold Short, Fly Right.
A Guide to Runway Safety Pt1.
June 15th
Heads Up, Hold Short, Fly Right.
A Guide to Runway Safety Pt2.
June 16th
Heads Up, Hold Short, Fly Right
A Guide to Runway Safety Pt3.
June 17th
Fishing Vessel Stability Pt1.
Footage of a Fishing Vessel Capsizings and Models.
Survivor Interviews Illustrating the Potentially Tragic Results of Vessel Stability Problems.
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAPV-63.html
June 18th
Fishing Vessel Stability Pt2.
Footage of a Fishing Vessel Capsizings and Models.
Survivor Interviews Illustrating the Potentially Tragic Results of Vessel Stability Problems.
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/bookstore/pubs/MAPV-63.html
June 19th
Hangar Flying.
www.aasfonline.com
June 20th
Star Gazer.
www.jackstargazer.com
June 21st
Surviving The Storm Pt1.
An Introduction to the National Weather Service and What Actions You Need to Take During Severe Weather.
June 22nd
Surviving The Storm Pt2.
An Introduction to the National Weather Service and What Actions You Need to Take During Severe Weather.
June 23rd
Surviving The Storm P3.
An Introduction to the National Weather Service and What Actions You Need to Take During Severe Weather.
June 24th
Summer Severe Weather in Alaska, Part 1.
Interview with Carven Scott.
Science and Operations Officer at the Anchorage Forecast Office
June 25th
Summer Severe Weather in Alaska, Part 2
Interview with Carven Scott.
Science and Operations Officer at the Anchorage Forecast Office.
June 26th
Hangar Flying.
www.aasfonline.com
June 27th
Star Gazer
www.jackstargazer.com
June 28th.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO.
The Importance of Having This “All Hazards” Radio.
http://weather.gov/nwr/
June 29th
Capstone Today - A First Hand Look at the FAA Capstone Program in Alaska.
June 30th
Weather Cams - The Use of Weather Cameras in Alaska.
July 1st
Your First Capstone Flight - Take a Flight in a Plane Equipped with Capstone Avionics.
July 2nd
HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING IN ALASKA.
July 3rd
Hangar Flying
www.aasfonline.com
July 4th
July 5th
Flying Friendly Pt 1.
Aircraft Noise: How Pilots Can Help Airports and Communities Learn to Live Together.
July 2009 Schedule
Thu, June 18, 2009
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Here are KAKM’s downloadable schedule grids for Primetime, Daytime and Early Morning programming in July 2009:
- July 2009: Primetime (PDF)
- July 2009: Daytime (PDF)
- July 2009: Early Morning (PDF)
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Anchorage Edition: June 12, 2009
Fri, June 12, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- TransCanada and Exxon join forces on a gas pipeline.
- Former representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are freed from prison.
- Governor Sarah Palin visits the East Coast.
- Proposal to drill in ANWR is defeated.
- Gay rights ordinance gets hearing in Anchorage.
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) visits Alaska.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski (D-AK) works on pipeline legislation.
- Behind the Anti-Pebble Mine campaign.
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KAKM ENDS ANALOG BROADCASTS TONIGHT (June 12)
Thu, June 11, 2009
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Are you ready for DTV?
For many viewers — those using cable or satellite TV services — no change will be needed, but for anyone viewing TV over the public airwaves (via antenna), you must make the switch to DTV if you want to continue to see TV in the future.
LOCAL WALK-IN CENTERS
These centers will be open until June 21 to answer questions and help with specific issues regarding your successful transition to DTV.
Northway Mall
3101 Penland Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99508
M-F: 12pm - 8pm Sat: 10pm - 6pm Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Anchorage 5th Avenue
320 West 5th Avenue, Suite 219
Anchorage, AK 99501
M-F: 12pm - 8pm Sat: 12pm - 8pm Sun: 11pm - 6pm
Anchorage Edition: June 5, 2009
Fri, June 5, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- Former state representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are going to be released from prison.
- What’s the latest on the gas pipeline?
- Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Mark Begich are feuding.
- Bill McAllister steps down as Gov. Palin’s chief spokesman.
- Alaska Native Corporations are battling a tough economy.
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KAKM ENDING ANALOG SIGNAL JUNE 12, 2009
Fri, June 5, 2009
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KAKM WILL end all analog TV broadcasts between midnight and 6 a.m. June 12.
Are you ready for DTV?
For many viewers — those using cable or satellite TV services — no change will be needed, but for anyone viewing TV over the public airwaves (via antenna), you must make the switch to DTV if you want to continue to see TV in the future.
LOCAL WALK-IN CENTERS
These centers will be open until June 21 to answer questions and help with specific issues regarding your successful transition to DTV.
Northway Mall
3101 Penland Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99508
M-F: 12pm - 8pm
Sat: 10pm - 6pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Anchorage 5th Avenue
320 West 5th Avenue, Suite 219
Anchorage, AK 99501
M-F: 12pm - 8pm
Sat: 12pm - 8pm
Sun: 11pm - 6pm
Anchorage Edition: May 29, 2009
Fri, May 29, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- Governor Sarah Palin lifts state’s hiring freeze.
- Palin vetoes millons in federal stimulus money.
- An update on the in-state natural gas pipeline.
- Behind the scenes of the Legislature while it is in recess.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski calls for study to look at rising suicide rates.
- The Anchorage Museum reopens with new show on gold.
- The Anchorage city budget continues to be cut.
- Ethics complaints against the governor are dismissed.
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HOST: Rosemary Shinohara, editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News
GUESTS:
- Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
- Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News
- Mike Bradner, Alaska Legislative Digest.
KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m.
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Anchorage Edition: May 22, 2009
Fri, May 22, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- Governor Sarah Palin vetoes millions in stimulus funds.
- Anchorage police join Anchorage firefighters in approving cutbacks in the face of a budget shortfall.
- Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill calls for a hearing on Native corporations’ contracts.
- Alaska’s Congressional delegation has voted to tighten regulations on credit cards and to allow loaded guns in national parks.
- Interior Secretary Salazar upholds Bush-era “Polar Bear Rules.”
- The Federal Election Commission rejects assertions that Sarah Palin and the Republican Party went wrong when they bought her new wardrobe after the national convention in St. Paul.
- Energy Legislation is moving slowly in Congress.
- Homelessness is on the rise in Anchorage and the city has taken action, using federal stimulus money.
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HOST: Michael Carey, freelance editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News
GUESTS:
- Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
- Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News
- Libby Casey, Alaska Public Radio Network, Washington, D. C.
KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, May 22 at 9:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.
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June 2009 Schedule
Thu, May 21, 2009
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Here are KAKM’s downloadable schedule grids for daytime and primetime programming in June 2009:
- June 2009: Primetime (PDF)
- June 2009: Daytime (PDF)
- June 2009: Early Morning (PDF)
- June 6 and 7, 2009: Daytime (PDF)
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Anchorage Edition: May 15, 2009
Sun, May 17, 2009
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Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:
- Alaskans continue to pay a premium at the gas pump.
- Former Senator Ted Stevens racks up large legal bills to fight court battle.
- Governor Sarah Palin signs book deal.
- Justice Department believed to be assigning new team to investigate possible corruption in Alaska.
- Anchorage Assembly taking up measure to protect rights of gays.
- Wildfires and floods threatening villages and towns.
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