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
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
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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.
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.
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.
May Schedule
Mon, May 5, 2008
Here are the down-loadable (PDF) schedule grids for daytime and prime time programming in May 2008.
- May 2008 Prime Grid (PDF)
- May 2008 Day Grid(PDF)
- May 31 2008 Day Grid (PDF)
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:
Alaska Weather Extras: May
Mon, May 5, 2008
Here is a list of ALASKA WEATHER segments and links for May:
Anchorage Edition: May 2, 2008
Fri, May 2, 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:
- Online politics of the campaign trail.
- Rep. Don Young defends his behavior in the Coconut Road controvery.
- Former Fairbanks Mayor Jim Hayes is sentenced on corruption charges.
- President Bush says it’s time to open ANWR
- Woody and Wilcox, the shamed DJs, are back on the air.

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.
For more information on the DTV transition,