The ARC of Anchorage has been helping the developmentally disabled, the deaf and others with physical challenges for more than fifty years. Find out how this organization has grown from its start with a group of committed families to it’s present day place as a force to ensure that people with disabilities have rich, full […] The post Community Forum: the ARC of Anchorage appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Anchorage’s community councils are gearing up for fall meetings, after taking a summer break. Find out more about the role of these grass roots citizens panels, why they get the attention of the city’s elected officials, and how you can get involved on Community Forum, Wednesday on KSKA. Federation of Community Councils Neighborhoods, USA Download […] The post Community Forum: Anchorage's Community Councils appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Alaska schools are getting ready to open later this month, but are all children ready to start learning? Two Anchorage area organizations are helping families prepare the youngest students for early learning and literacy. Find out more about programs aimed at ensuring all Alaska kids get a strong start in school on this week’s Community […] The post Community Forum: Early Learning and Literacy appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

What’s going on with the 2010 census? Officials got started early this year in Anchorage on a new plan to find every address possible. How did they do and what’s coming up as the next census unfolds? Join us on Community Forum this afternoon for a countdown to census day – April 1, 2010. Download […] The post Community Forum: Anchorage Census appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Programming on public radio is always changing. Faced with the loss of some good shows earlier this year, we took to the air in January and asked you to tell us what you want to hear on KSKA. In March, we incorporated your ideas into a new program line up. And now we’re back to […] The post Community Forum: Talk with KSKA appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Young Alaska Natives are gaining their place in the community, with the help of leadership programs provided by organizations like the Alaska Native Professional Association. Find out more about summer internships and development opportunities for young Native professionals on the next Community Forum, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 pm. First Alaskans Institute Cook Inlet Tribal Council, […] The post Community Forum: Alaska Native Young Professionals appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Gold Rush Centennial Photographs 1893 – 1916, Skagway, Alaska. Photo from Alaska State Library, History Collections. About a thousand important historical archives are estimated to be held by museums, libraries and tribal organizations. The Archives Rescue Corps wants to locate and document these historical treasures, and you can help. Find out how on the next […] The post Community Forum: Alaska's Treasures appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Anchorage teens are joining the effort to make city parks fun and safe places to play. The city’s Youth Employment in Parks crew starts work on trails in University Lake Park this week and they will work in the other parks all summer. Download Audio (MP3) PARTICIPATE: Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 […] The post Community Forum: Youth Employment in Parks Program appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Anchorage PrideFest 2008 Anchorage’s PrideFest 2009 kicks off next weekend with a Celebration of Change for the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. How far have they come in claiming their place in the community, especially in light of the proposed city ordinance regarding discrimination against homosexuals? Tiffany MacLaine, Phyllis Rhodes and Scott Turner from […] The post Community Forum: PrideFest 2009 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Kenai wildfire last month, May 2009. Photo by Casey Kelly, KBBI – Homer. A wildfire near Homer last month charred 1100 acres and completely destroyed three homes. What are the chances of a calamity like that in Anchorage, and what is the role of homeowners in protecting their property from wildfire? We’ll find out more […] The post Community Forum: Wildfire Mitigation in the Anchorage bowl appeared first on Alaska Public Media.