Anchorage Edition: May 30

Fri, May 30, 2008

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. Today’s topics include:

Meetings to discuss the AGIA proposal
Governor Palin vetoes $268 million in legislative appropriations
State benefits to high oil prices
David Cuddy challenges Senator Stevens in Republican Primary
University of Alaska dropout numbers
Trouble at the Department of Corrections

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Alaska Weather Extras: June

Fri, May 30, 2008

Here is a list of ALASKA WEATHER segments and links for June:

Senator Stevens, ABA to Host DTV Workshop

Wed, May 28, 2008

Senator Stevens and the Alaska Broadcasters Association (ABA) will host a DTV workshop in Anchorage on May 29, 2008. Speakers from the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration will be in attendance.

WHO: Senator Ted Stevens, Alaska Broadcasters Association, representatives from the FCC and from NTIA
WHAT: Public workshop to answer questions and address concerns regarding upcoming DTV transition
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska

For more information on the DTV transition, visit Senator Stevens website.

Read the full press release.

Visit the DTV program’s website at http://www.dtv2009.gov

Anchorage Edition: May 23

Fri, May 23, 2008

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. Today’s topics include:

Governor proposes fuel supplements for all Alaskans.
National energy plan and Alaska Delegation call to open ANWR.
Governor sues Department of Interior over polar bear listing as endangered.
Governor Palin for VP?
Filing deadline for August primary nears; Alaska Delegation seats hotly contested.
Governor praises AGIA.

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PBS Previews: Week of May 25

Fri, May 23, 2008

Welcome to PBS Previews (R), a service of PBS (pbs.org).
Here are PBS Previews for May 25- 31, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

ARTS AND LITERATURE
HISTORY and SOCIETY
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PBS PARENTS
PBS BLOGS

Anchorage Edition: May 16

Sun, May 18, 2008

Guest host Nellie Moore and local journalists review and analyze the week’s news in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Polar bear declared “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. Palin Administration says it reserves the right to sue over the issue.
Some Christian churches taking up environmental causes.
ANWR drilling rejected again in the US Senate in favor of stopping the deposits of crude into the National Petroleum Reserve.
Governor Palin’s plan to help Alaskans deal with high oil and gas prices.
Reflections on role of new media in coverage of convicted Alaskan politicians.

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PBS Previews: Week of May 18

Fri, May 16, 2008

Welcome to PBS Previews (R), a service of PBS (pbs.org).
Here are PBS Previews for May 18-24, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

ARTS AND LITERATURE
HISTORY and SOCIETY
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PBS PARENTS
PBS BLOGS

PBS Previews: Week of May 11

Sat, May 10, 2008

Welcome to PBS Previews (R), a service of PBS (pbs.org).
Here are PBS Previews for May 11-17, 2008 with local air dates for KAKM:

ARTS AND LITERATURE
HISTORY and SOCIETY
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PBS PARENTS
PBS BLOGS

Anchorage Edition: May 9

Fri, May 9, 2008

Guest host Nellie Moore and local journalists review and analyze the week’s news in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Former Wasilla lawmaker Vic Kohring, convicted last year on corruption changes, was sentenced Thursday.
Governor Palin’s balance between state income from high oil prices and high energy costs for citizens.
Former Congressional candidate Jake Metcalf’s story to supporters and effect on Democrat’s efforts to unseat Rep. Don Young.
Federal investigation impact on Rep. Don Young’s campaign.
Health and Social Services Commissioner Karleen Jackson resigns quickly.

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KAKM Home and Travel Auction–Something for Everyone

Mon, May 5, 2008

Whether it is for your home and garden or you next travel and adventure, you’ll find it at the KAKM Home and Travel Auction on KAKM Channel 7 Tuesday through Thursday nights, May 6-8 from 7 to 10:30 p.m.Viewers may bid on items by calling 550-8484 or 1-800-478-5256 during the broadcast.

May Schedule

Mon, May 5, 2008

Here are the down-loadable (PDF) schedule grids for daytime and prime time programming in May 2008.

Key programs for May include the KAKM Home and Travel Auction May 6-8 from 7:00 to 10:30pm nightly and the start of the June Pledge Drive on Saturday, May 31. During the Home and Travel Auction, bid on a variety of goods and services for your home and garden as well as on your next travel and adventure with something for everyone. Visit kakm.org/auction for details. New programs will be introduced during the June Pledge Drive, including Iditarod 2008, Heartbeat of Denali, Suze Orman: Women and Money, The Righteous Brothers in Concert, Timeless: A National Parks Odyssey and many more. Other programs of note in May include: