Anchorage Edition: June 26, 2009

Thu, June 25, 2009

mcarey-100thumbnail4 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 Assembly continues to debate gay rights initiative.
Anchorage Assembly weighs in on Knik Arm Crossing.
Gov. Sarah Palin wildly popular in new national poll.
Another homeless person is found dead in Anchorage.
Red Boucher and his legacy.
Alaska’s senators meet with Supreme Court nominee.
Mayor-elect Dan Sullivan puts together executive team.

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Anchorage Edition: June 19, 2009

Fri, June 19, 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:

Former state representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are out of prison. What’s next?
Gov. Sarah Palin picks a new attorney general.
The Anchorage Assembly debates a gay rights initiative.
A federal court rules against Exxon on oil spill.
Gov. Palin feuds with talk show host David Letterman and remains in the national spotlight.

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Alaska Weather Extras: June 1- July 5

Thu, June 18, 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 June 1-July , 2009 if you’d like to plan your viewing:

July 2009 Schedule

Thu, June 18, 2009

Here are KAKM’s downloadable schedule grids for Primetime, Daytime and Early Morning programming in July 2009:

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Anchorage Edition: June 12, 2009

Fri, June 12, 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:

TransCanada and Exxon join forces on a gas pipeline.
Former representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are freed from prison.
Governor Sarah Palin visits the East Coast.
Proposal to drill in ANWR is defeated.
Gay rights ordinance gets hearing in Anchorage.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) visits Alaska.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (D-AK) works on pipeline legislation.
Behind the Anti-Pebble Mine campaign.

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KAKM ENDS ANALOG BROADCASTS TONIGHT (June 12)

Thu, June 11, 2009

Are you ready for DTV?

For many viewers — those using cable or satellite TV services — no change will be needed, but for anyone viewing TV over the public airwaves (via antenna), you must make the switch to DTV if you want to continue to see TV in the future.

LOCAL WALK-IN CENTERS

These centers will be open until June 21 to answer questions and help with specific issues regarding your successful transition to DTV.

Northway Mall

3101 Penland Parkway

Anchorage, AK 99508

M-F: 12pm – 8pm Sat: 10pm – 6pm Sun: 12pm – 6pm

Anchorage 5th Avenue

320 West 5th Avenue, Suite 219

Anchorage, AK 99501

M-F: 12pm – 8pm Sat: 12pm – 8pm Sun: 11pm – 6pm

Anchorage Edition: June 5, 2009

Fri, June 5, 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:

Former state representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are going to be released from prison.
What’s the latest on the gas pipeline?
Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Mark Begich are feuding.
Bill McAllister steps down as Gov. Palin’s chief spokesman.
Alaska Native Corporations are battling a tough economy.

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