Anchorage Edition: December 28, 2007

Fri, December 28, 2007

Each week, Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. This special Year in Review 2007 edition takes a look at the year’s highlights:

Alaska’s political corruption investigations, trials, and convictions of former legislators Pete Kott, Tom Anderson and Vic Kohring, as well as the indictment and guilty pleas of VECO’s CEO Bill Allen and and lieutenent Rick Smith on bribery charges. Also discussed are the controversies and investigations involving Alaska’s Congressional Delegation as well as Alaskan earmarks.
Alaska and Anchorage political races and Governor Sarah Palin’s popularity.
Special reports on the Alaska Legislature’s budget.
Tightened restrictions on the cruise industry.

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Alaska Weather Extras: January 1-6, 2008

Wed, December 26, 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…

January 1
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: A look at Space Exploration, Robotic Missions, and the Challenges of Getting To Other Worlds Pt3 (Program 18 Episode 403)

January 2
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: A look at Space Exploration, Robotic Missions, and the Challenges of Getting To Other Worlds Pt4 (Program 18 Episode 403)

January 3
Interview with Bill Pichel, Research Physical Scientist at the Natl Environmental Satellite, Data, & Information Service, on Synthetic Aperture Radar

January 4
Hangar Flying

January 5
Star Gazer & AOPA: Airport Watch Program (Learning How to Better Protect Your Airport)

January 6
AOPA Air Safety Foundation: Collision Avoidance Pt1 (How to Cope With In-cockpit Distractions)

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Anchorage Edition: December 21, 2007

Fri, December 21, 2007

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

Mortgage fraud in Anchorage
APOC investigation of Sen. Lesil McGuire comes up empty.
Assemblyman Dan Sullivan makes his candidacy for Anchorage Mayor official.
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn demands an inquiry into an earmark by Rep. Don Young saying the will of the Congress has been “perverted.”
Former Speaker of the House Pett Kott appeals his conviction.
Overview of the energy bill the US Congress has recently passed without annual fight over inclusion/exclusion of ANWR.
Matanuska Maid creamery ceases business.

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DTV Converter Box Coupon Program Begins January 1

Thu, December 20, 2007

Between Jan. 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, all US households are eligible to request up to two free coupons from the U.S. Department of Commerce, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. While the coupons aren’t expected to be issued until program-eligible boxes are available in local markets, consumers can sign up beginning January 1, 2008 by calling 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or visiting at www.dtv.gov.

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NewsHour Begins HD Broadcasts

Thu, December 20, 2007

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer began broadcasting in high definition earlier this week, unfortunately, KAKM can not receive the satellite feed and will have to wait until later this summer when the series is expected to be made available by PBS via a different satellite feed. For more information visit http://www.pbs.org/newshour/.

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KAKM Receives Major Rasmuson Foundation Grant

Thu, December 20, 2007

“For the Rights of All” Documentary tells the Extraordinary Civil Rights Story of Alaska Natives

The Rasmuson Foundation has awarded Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc. (APTI) a $100,000 grant for the production of “For the Rights of All.”

“For the Rights of All,” a one-hour documentary by local award-winning filmmaker Jeffry Silverman of Blueberry Productions, tells the story of how Alaska Natives won equal rights for all Alaskans through non-violent social change — overcoming prejudice, disadvantage and bigotry.

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Anchorage Edition: December 14, 2007

Fri, December 14, 2007

Guest Host Nellie Moore gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. This week’s topics include:

Gov. Sarah Palin’s budget released Monday.
Bidders on gas pipeline project.
Anchorage School District Superintendent pay raise.
Search for victims of medevac.

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January Schedule Update

Wed, December 12, 2007

Here are the downloadable (PDF) schedule grids for daytime and primetime programming in January 2008.

January 2008 Day Grid (PDF)
January 2008 Prime Grid Update (PDF)

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Alaska Weather Extras: December 17-31

Wed, December 12, 2007

Here’s what’s coming up…

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December Specials

Tue, December 11, 2007

Tuesday, Dec. 11
7:00pm: GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS takes you along North American railroads unsurpassed in their scenic beauty, from Alaska’s frozen tundra to the vast high deserts of Arizona.

9:00pm: FOURTH AVENUE: THE STREET THAT WAS THE WHOLE TOWN. Re-live Anchorage’s history with KAKM’s acclaimed production.

10:30pm: NORTHERN LIGHTS: AN EVENING WITH SISSEL AND FRIENDS.

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December Specials

Mon, December 10, 2007

Monday, Dec. 10
7:00pm: HE TOUCHED ME: THE GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY features Elvis Presley’s love and devotion for gospel music.

8:30pm: BARRY MANILOW: SONGS FROM THE SEVENTIES revisits the ‘70s for his new television special inspired by his highly anticipated CD, The Greatest Songs of the Seventies.

10:00pm: ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS: A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT.

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Anchorage Edition: December 7, 2007

Fri, December 7, 2007

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

Gov. Sarah Palin’s plans to spend predicted $4.6 billion budget surplus.
Responses/bids (and absence of bids) in reply to Governor’s gas line proposal (AGIA).
Sentencing of lobbyist Bill Bobrick and controversy with Sen. McGuire.
Sentencing of legislator Pete Kott.
Bureau of Land Management decision not to release names of hunters involved in costly retrieval of vehicles.