Anchorage Edition: August 31, 2007

Fri, August 31, 2007

Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska.

Governor Palin decides it’s time to sell (or shut down) Matanuska Maid
Governor Palin is staying in Wasilla until the next legislative session, and her kids will stay, too
Senator Lisa Murkowski expresses doubts about the natural gas pipeline project
Former Senator and current Presidential candidate Mike Gravel comes to town to campaign and reflects on his place in Alaskan history
Department of Transportation says a bridge to Gravina Island in southeast is unlikely at best
Joshua Wade, cleared of murder charges several years ago, is now sought by police and the FBI in a new case of a missing woman in Anchorage

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THE WAR: Herb Rhodes

Fri, August 31, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Heather Flynn honors the service of her friend, Herb Rhodes in this brief video message. READ MORE →

Previewing THE WAR

Thu, August 30, 2007

On September 23, the new Ken Burns documentary about World War II — THE WAR — is coming to KAKM Channel 7 and PBS stations nationwide. If you’d like to see a brief preview of the documentary check out the video included below, provided by PBS.

NOTE: The subject is World War II and the images and history are true to life. Viewer discretion is advised.

If you’d like to see more about THE WAR, check out 10 more clips in our custom playlist.

And don’t miss our collection of World War II testimonials, collected right here in Anchorage at the KAKM studios.

WWII Army “Cutthroat” remembers secret 1942 assault and construction on Adak

Tue, August 28, 2007

On a cloudy night 65 years ago — August 28, 1942 — 37 U.S. Army Commandos, known as “Castner’s Cutthroats,” silently rowed rubber rafts ashore on Adak island in the central Aleutians. Pilot Rex Gray recently traveled to the island with a World War II veteran and shares a unique story.

Castner’s Cutthroats — Wikipedia entry

Rex Gray, Special Contributor

Story republished here courtesy APRN.

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THE WAR: Hank Warren

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Nancy Dahlstrom honors the service of her friend, Hank Warren in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: Gary Shoemaker

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Karen Shoemaker honors the service of her father, Gary Shoemaker in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: David Fison

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Susan Fison honors the service of her father, David Fison in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: David F. DeLap, Sr.

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Dave DeLap honors the service of his father, David F. DeLap, Sr. in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: Irvin E. Huff

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Richard L. Huff honors the service of his father, Irvin E. Huff, in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: Roy Williams

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Lane Williams honors the service of his grandfather, Roy Williams, in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: Vasilis “Babe” Lavrakas

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jim Lavrakas honors the service of his father, Vasilis “Babe” Lavrakas, in this brief video message. READ MORE →

THE WAR: Ella Hobbs Craig

Mon, August 27, 2007

As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Carolyn Craig honors the service of her mother, Ella Hobbs Craig, in this brief video message. READ MORE →