Teen pregnancies are on the rise again in Alaska, after a two year drop. May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and, on this week’s Community Forum, we’ll take a look at programs aimed at preventing unplanned pregnancies among high school students. Join us for the discussion on Community Forum, today at 2:00 pm on KSKA. […] The post Community Forum: Teen Pregnancy Prevention appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Alaska turns a nifty – fifty this year, and so does the Matanuska Susitna Borough’s zoning code. Borough officials say it’s time for a re-write, and they want the public to get involved. Join us on the next Community Forum to discuss how you can help to create user friendly and flexible land use guidelines […] The post Community Forum: New Matanuska Susitna Borough Zoning Code appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Anchorage’s chart topping spring temperatures are prompting local gardeners to get out and dig early this year. A move toward growing your own is spurring backyard farmers to experiment with new kinds of produce, while flower lovers may want to find out how rain gardens contribute to cleaner water. Join us for a bumper crop […] The post Community Forum: Gardening appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

University of Alaska graduates are facing challenging economic times as they prepare for life outside of academia. What are their plans and what kind of innovative ideas are they using in meeting their career goals? Join us for a discussion on college grads and the future, on Community Forum call-in on Wednesday at 2:00 pm […] The post Community Forum: College Graduates Look to the Future appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

State budget restrictions have put construction of a new state crime laboratory on hold. But advocates say the old lab is inefficient and overwhelmed with a backload of cases, and that a new lab could be an effective tool in solving violent crimes. Join us for a discussion of how the lab works, its’ role […] The post Community Forum: State Crime Lab appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Anchorage voters face a showdown for mayor on May 5. Both former city assemblyman Dan Sullivan and former state representative Eric Croft want the job.  We’ve invited both candidates to join us on today’s community forum to answer your questions about taxes, the budget and what’s next for our city.  Eric Croft will be here in person, and Dan Sullivan […] The post Community Forum: Anchorage Runoff Election appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Last week, city voters turned down a ballot initiative that would have provided about a million dollars for parks. To discuss how the funding rejection will affect the Parks and Recreation Department in Anchorage and the city wide program addressing future improvements to the park system, host Ellen Lockyer welcomes Beth Nordland and Suzanne Little […] The post Community Forum: Municipal Parks and Recreation appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Everyone’s watching their dollars these days, especially Anchorage’s Budget Advisory Committee. The committee is working on a strategy to use millions in federal funding unrelated to the stimulus package. How will this help our city, and how will the fate of bond proposals on the next muni ballot linked to public facilities, parks and roads […] The post Community Forum: Muni Ballot Propositions 3 – 8 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Anchorage voters will be asked to decide on two bonds for school additions and renovations when they go to the polls on April 7th. Join us for an in depth look at Propositions one and two today on Community Forum. LINKS MENTIONED: ASD Online: School Bond Information School Bonds Yes! PARTICIPATE: Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or […] The post Community Forum: Propositions 1 and 2, School Bonds appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Are Anchorage property taxes too high? At next month’s municipal election, city voters will be asked to decide on a tax cap. Is this a good idea, or will a tax cap end up costing homeowners more in the long run? Join us for a discussion on Prop. Nine, on the next Community Forum. Download […] The post Community Forum: Proposition 9 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.