Satellite outage alert

Mon, August 20, 2007

The state-operated satellite service carrying some KAKM signals to remote parts of the state started having technical difficulties this past weekend — sometime on Saturday. Folks watching KAKM on consumer satellite services, cable services based in the Anchorage area and over the air from our Anchorage area transmitter will be unaffected.

For the most part, this shouldn’t affect most KAKM viewers. However, avid viewers of Alaska Weather in the bush will be unable to see the program this evening if the “ARCS” system is not restored by then.

Technicians are working to fix the satellite problem. We’ve asked for an estimated time for repairs but haven’t received one as yet. We’re hoping the signals can be restored soon.

The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation

Fri, August 17, 2007

This past Wednesday evening many of our viewers on cable experienced audio problems in the last portion of the two-hour program The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation. We apologize for the inconvenience. We tracked down the audio problem and discovered it was somewhere within the cable company’s delivery system and we’ve notified them of the issue.

If you would like to watch this special Sixties program again, you’re in luck! You can see it on KAKM this weekend on Saturday, August 18th at 8:00 p.m. Learn more about the program online here. Finally, you can also buy the DVD here.

Picnic Photos!

Fri, August 17, 2007

Thanks to everyone that came out to our Member Appreciation Picnic last night! It was great weather and we were delighted to meet so many folks we work hard to serve every day. We hope you enjoyed the sunshine, hot dogs, lemonade, popcorn and cookies, plus the TV and radio studio tours and even the live music from our very own Ellen Lockyer.

We’ve got some photos to share, too. They’re posted on Flickr and you can either browse the photos or check out a slideshow.

We’re expecting to post more photos next week when we get them from professional photographer Clark James Mishler. And we may just post a short video, too. Check back!

In the mean time, thanks again to our generous event sponsors:

Indian Valley Meats
Hot Dog on a Stick (they provided the fantastic lemonade)
Regal Foods
Carrs/Safeway
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Alaska Chip Company
Cafe Croissant (yay –cookies!)
Northern Air Cargo

Anchorage Edition: August 17, 2007

Fri, August 17, 2007

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

Will Alaska face leaner times as the investigations of our Congressional delegation continue?
Congressman Don Young held a picnic on the Park Strip.
As special Legislative session is scheduled for this fall.
New ethics bill takes effect.
40th anniversary of the 1967 flood in Fairbanks
F-22 Raptors arrive in Alaska — what’s their significance in general and in Alaska specifically?
Red Flag — the world’s largest aerial war game — will be held in Alaska.
Missile defense construction continues — and we had some Russian visitors.
MidAmerican Energy is going to submit a proposal to construct a gas line.
Senate President Lydia Green has been asked where to hold the special Legislative session and she flipped that decision right back to the Governor.
What does the weakening real estate market mean for Alaska?
Speaker John Harris said the Senior Care special session (held in June) was based on a fictional poll.

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Reminder: KAKM Picnic, Thursday 5:00 - 7:30pm

Wed, August 15, 2007

Just a quick reminder, folks. Be sure to call us at 550-8400 to let us know if you’re coming to the Member Appreciation Picnic at the station tomorrow (Thursday, August 16). We’re hoping for a good turnout with great food and fun!

You can check out the original “invitation,” with details, here.

September schedule grids

Mon, August 13, 2007

Here are the downloadable (PDF) schedule grids for daytime and prime time programming in September 2007. Please note that for September 1, 2, 8 and 9, we have a modified schedule (we’re doing some of our membership pledge programming).

Of course, you can also look up programming info on our live online schedule here.

September 2007 Daytime Grid (PDF)
September 2007 Prime Time Grid — General (PDF)
September 2007 Prime Time Grid — September 1 & 2 (PDF)
Setpember 2007 Prime Time Grid — September 8 & 9 (PDF)

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Anchorage Edition: August 10, 2007

Fri, August 10, 2007

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

Uncle Ted returns home to a warm welcome
the Ted Stevens note to U.S. Attorney Wev Shea
Don Young’s annual pig roast provokes great theater
Ray Metcalfe — who has appeared on NPR and been quoted in the Economist, Newsweek and just about everything except World Weekly News — attacks Mayor Mark Begich
Gov. Palin extend the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) commentary date
Will there be an alcohol tax proposal on the ballot?

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Alaska Weather Extras: Aug 13 - Sep 16

Wed, August 8, 2007

Alaska Weather offers in-depth statewide weather forecasts plus some video extras from the worlds of aerospace engineering, aviation operations, weather, technology and the environment. To get advance notice of the Extras, be sure to get Alaska Weather updates automatically via e-mail or RSS.

Here’s what’s coming up…
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Member Appreciation Picnic — Thu, Aug 16

Wed, August 8, 2007

Please join us for a Member Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, August 16 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Elmo Sackett Broadcast Center, 3877 University Drive (at the entrance to Alaska Pacific University).

Come tour the KAKM Channel 7, KSKA FM 91.1, and Alaska Public Radio Network facilities. Meet the folks that keep public broadcasting working for you and join us in welcoming our new President and General Manager Steve Lindbeck.

Enjoy live entertainment and a picnic courtesy of Indian Valley Meats, Hot Dog on a Stick, Regal Foods, Carrs/Safeway, Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Alaska Chip Company and Cafe Croissant.

This family event is for our members and those interested in becoming supporters of public broadcasting in Southcentral Alaska.

Please let us know you’re coming (RSVP) by calling us at 550-8400 at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you here!

Anchorage Edition: August 3, 2007

Fri, August 3, 2007

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

The FBI raids Senator Ted Stevens’ home
A lot of what we’re hearing by way of allegations has to do with earmarks
Alaska’s image. Go on the Web, turn on the TV, go to the movies. Alaska is taking a pounding in the media
Lisa Murkowski has had her day in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other media
Is Alaska more corrupt than it used to be and if so, why?
Jake Metcalfe announces he is running for the U.S. House

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Honor your family’s World War II vet on KAKM

Thu, August 2, 2007

THE WAR — a new PBS documentary mini-series about World War II by Ken Burns — is coming to KAKM this September 23rd.

As part of our presentation of THE WAR, we’re inviting friends and family of World War II veterans to record brief messages honoring the men and women who served our country — and the world — some 60 years ago. We will then air these messages during the broadcast of THE WAR, highlighting the sacrifice of the veterans closest to our fellow Alaskans.

UPDATE: We have wrapped up our testimonial taping project (as of Sep 19). Thanks to everyone that took part!

If you have a World War II veteran you’d like to honor, be sure to check out the information and invitation here on our web site. All you really have to do is gather some details about your veteran, hopefully find a photo, call us to schedule a brief taping session, then stop by the station at the appointed time.

After your testimonial is recorded, we’ll post it online to share with everyone and broadcast it on KAKM during THE WAR and in the weeks leading up to Veterans Day (November 11).

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