RUNNING: Eric Croft & Dan Sullivan

Thu, April 30, 2009

The runoff election for Anchorage’s next mayor is on Tuesday, May 5th. Before everyone returns to the polls, we’ve invited the two remaining candidates back to the KSKA/KAKM studios for a special edition of RUNNING. You heard short interviews with all fifteen candidates running for mayor back in April. In this special edition of RUNNING, Anchorage Edition’s Michael Carey and KSKA’s Len Anderson conduct separate, in-depth, 30 minute interviews with the two remaining candidates – Dan Sullivan and Eric Croft.

Municipality of Anchorage: Early voting
Municipality of Anchorage: Election
Anchorage Mayor Candidate Profiles: Eric Croft and Shelia Selkregg
Anchorage Mayor Candidate Profiles: Dan Sullivan and Matt Claman
Yesterday’s vote produces run-off election (8 April 2009)
RUNNING: Eric Croft (2 April 2009)
RUNNING: Dan Sullivan (2 April 2009)
Eric Croft for Mayor
Dan Sullivan for Mayor

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RUNNING: Before the runoff

Tue, April 28, 2009

It’s Dan Sullivan versus Eric Croft in the runoff election for Anchorage’s next mayor on Tuesday, May 5. Does either mayoral candidate have a definite plan to lessen the property tax burden? What would they do to make our streets safer? How will they hold down government spending and at the same time, invest in the city?

Find out the answer to these questions and more when RUNNING returns on KAKM, Channel 7 Public TV and KSKA, FM 91.1 with mayoral candidates Eric Croft and Dan Sullivan. Anchorage Edition’s Michael Carey and KSKA’s Len Anderson will interview the two candidates Thursday, April 30 beginning at 8 pm. Listen on KSKA, FM 91.1 or watch on KAKM, Channel 7.

Following the radio and TV broadcasts, audio from the special edition of RUNNING with Eric Croft and Dan Sulllivan will be posted on kska.org and kakm.org.

While the official date of the Election is Tuesday, May 5, early voting has begun! For more information on Early Voting, CLICK HERE

Anchorage Edition: April 24, 2009

Sun, April 26, 2009

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Legislative session comes to a close; looking back on 90-day session.
Alaska is one of the top recipients of Stimulus Funds, $22 million set aside for National Parks. Governor Palin continues to worry about the corrupting influence of Stimulus Money currently rolling into Alaska.
Anchorage’s runoff election outlook: Dan Sullivan and Eric Croft face off in the race for mayor on May 5th.
Energy legislation reaching the foreground in Washington, D.C.; Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski key player, as the top Republican on Senate Energy Committee.
Ted Stevens case dismissed, charges dropped, now microscope on prosecutors themselves. Judge calls for all a special prosecutor to investigate Justice Department, signing a court order that all materials turned over to special prosecutor should be kept secret, as Alaska political corruption investigations continue.
What is Ted Stevens up to in Alaska?
Overall crime reports in Anchorage decreased last year. Anchorage Police Department has released a preliminary report for 2008, showing the city’s overall crime rate fell to the lowest level since 1980.
Indigenous Peoples’ Global Summitt on Climate Change: people from every corner of the globe gathered in Anchorage to discuss climate change.

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Anchorage Editon: April 17, 2009

Fri, April 17, 2009

mcarey-100thumbnail2 Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Legislature rejects Gov. Sarah Palin’s attorney general nomination, Wayne Anthony Ross.
Legislators criticize Gov. Sarah Palin’s political trips outside the state as the session winds down.
Legislature tackles new spending budget and federal stimulus money.
Sec. of Interior Ken Salazar visits Alaska to listen to local views on offshore drilling.
Juneau Democrats and Gov. Palin remain at odds over open Juneau legislative seat.
Federal court rejects Shell’s plans to drill in arctic waters off Alaska.
Anchorage assembly to hire “bear cop” to protect citizens from bears this summer.

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Alaska Weather Extras: April 13 – May 3

Mon, April 13, 2009

Each day during Alaska Weather (5:30pm, 7 days a week), our local National Weather Service meteorologists share weather updates with a statewide perspective, but they also share brief video “extras” that cover astronomy, aviation and aeronautics, weather, boating safety, navigation and emergency preparedness.

Here are the Alaska Weather Extras planned for April 13 through May 3, 2009 if you’d like to plan your viewing:

Monday, April 13th
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: Food Technology in NASA, Part 1

Tuesday, April 14th
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: Food Technology in NASA, Part 2

Wednesday, April 15th
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: Food Technology in NASA, Part 3

Thursday, April 16th
Star Gazer

Friday, April 17th
Hangar Flying

Saturday, April 18th
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: Food Technology in NASA, Part 4

Sunday, April 19th
NASA’s Destination Tomorrow: Food Technology in NASA, Part 5

Anchorage Edition: April 10, 2009

Fri, April 10, 2009

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Anchorage Municipal Election results: voters reject most Propositions on the ballot, except for roads, firefighting bonds and Prop 9, reinstating the tax cap
Mayoral field narrowed down to two, Dan Sullivan ahead of Eric Croft in round one. Outlook for the runoff election on May 5th?
About 10,000 people who voted for mayor did not vote for School Board. Why the huge drop-off? Two of four School Board candidates re-elected.
Most Bonds on the ballot fail to pass, reflecting hard economic times, voter apprehension apparent; backlash from Proposition 9?
Charges against former Senator Ted Stevens dismissed, now the investigation of the investigators begins, possible repercussions for Congressman Don Young and former State Senator Ben Stevens? What happens now for Ted Stevens?
Value of Constitutional Budget Reserve, (state’s savings account) continues to decline. Why is Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin suddenly to blame?
Remembering William “Bill” Tobin, the first correspondent for The Associated Press in Juneau. Bill died of cancer Sunday at his home in Anchorage at age 81.
Senator Mark Begich’s first address to the legislature: defends Stimulus Package, thanks legislature for stepping-in and accepting all of the stimulus money, defends missile defense system at Fort Greely
Drift River Terminal: Where is it? How much oil does it have? And how much danger is it in from Mount Redoubt?
State and Federal Government suing BP for hundreds of millions of dollars for two past oil spills, seeking reimbursement for lost revenues and environmental misconduct.

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HOST: Michael Carey, freelance editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News

GUESTS:

Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News
Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
Tim Bradner, reporter, Alaska Journal of Commerce

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, April 10, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, April 10 at 9:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m.

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Analog Service to Terminate June 12, 2009

Tue, April 7, 2009

If you are viewing TV over the public airwaves using an antenna, you must make the switch to DTV (digital TV) prior to June 12, 2009.

On that day, between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 6:00 a.m., KAKM Channel 7 will terminate its analog service.

This means that you either will have to use a converter box or a digital TV before June 12, 2009 if you want to continue receiving a TV signal.

DTV CONVERTER BOX COUPON PROGRAM
For a limited time, all U.S. households are eligible to request up to two free coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two digital-to-analog TV signal converter boxes. These boxes allow older analog TVs to receive the new DTV signals. Consumers can sign up for the coupons by calling 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or visiting www.dtv2009.gov. As of February 2009, the converter box coupon program is undergoing several major changes. Visit www.dtv2009.gov for the latest information.

ONCE YOU HAVE MADE THE CONVERSION
Antenna - If you choose to use a converter, you will need to adjust your antenna to pick up a good reception. If you are not getting a clear signal or getting no signal at all, you may need a new VHF-UHF antenna. To learn more visit www.antennaweb.org or phone 1-888-CALL FCC. Antenna TV goes all digital on June 12 so get ready and tell a friend.

Rescanning – Remember to re-scan your converter box or digital TV set, especially after June 12, to get all your channels. Press menu on your remote and choose the channel scan function. By re-scanning, your TV set will find all the channels available in your area. Visit www.dtvanswers.com or phone 1-888-CALL FCC to learn more.

For Additional Information, call the Alaska Broadcasters Association at 866-353-7819, or please Contact us.

Anchorage Edition: April 3, 2009

Fri, April 3, 2009

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Feds toss the Ted Stevens case; Alaskans react. Mistakes or misconduct?
State Senate in uproar over the replacement for Kim Elton, senator from Juneau who went to Washington for Obama administration. Why did Democratic senators reject Tim Grussendorf? Who’s winning the battle over Senate Seat B?
Alaska Native organizations oppose Wayne Ross, Governor Palin’s pick to be Attorney General. Will Ross likely be confirmed?
Legislature finally reaches agreement to take all of the stimulus money headed to Alaska
A bill changing the law governing cruise ship waste water discharges passed Alaska’s House; everyone is happy
Governor Sarah Palin and the Alaska Republican Party calling for Senator Mark Begich to step down
Observations and predictions for Anchorage Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 7

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RUNNING: Bob Lupo

Thu, April 2, 2009

Bob Lupo is RUNNING for Mayor of Anchorage on April 7th. He appeared on RUNNING, KAKM Public Television’s traditional meet-the-candidates forum on Thursday, April 2.

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RUNNING: Paul Honeman

Thu, April 2, 2009

Paul Honeman is RUNNING for Mayor of Anchorage on April 7th. He appeared on RUNNING, KAKM Public Television’s traditional meet-the-candidates forum on Thursday, April 2.

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RUNNING: Phil Isley

Thu, April 2, 2009

Phil Isley is RUNNING for Mayor of Anchorage on April 7th. He appeared on RUNNING, KAKM Public Television’s traditional meet-the-candidates forum on Thursday, April 2.

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RUNNING: Richard Wanda

Thu, April 2, 2009

Richard Wanda is RUNNING for Mayor of Anchorage on April 7th. He appeared on RUNNING, KAKM Public Television’s traditional meet-the-candidates forum on Thursday, April 2.

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