The Anchorage Cultural Council will hold a rally Wednesday to kick off their campaign to increase public spending for the arts. Their goal this year is to increase funding by $100,000. Join Community Forum as host Nellie Moore and her guests discuss the pros and cons of public arts funding and its significance to Anchorage. […] The post Community Forum: Campaign for the arts appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

The Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention returns to Anchorage at the end of this month. The politics, arts and entertainment of the AFN convention will be riveting. Join KSKA this afternoon as host Nellie Moore welcomes AFN‘s George Irwin to Community Forum. Live Gavel to Gavel broadcast from AFN convention 2008 (PDF) Download Audio […] The post Community Forum: AFN convention 2008 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Monday the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw it’s largest point drop ever. That came on the heels of the House of Representatives’ failure to pass a bailout bill. Traders, hoping for its passage, reacted to the vote count with shock and disbelief. What does this mean for Alaskans? Learn more this afternoon on Community Forum […] The post Community Forum: How the economic crisis effects Alaskans appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Its time to think about putting away the wheelbarrel and watering can for the summer. Southcentral gardeners are busy wrapping up their creations and putting their lawns to rest. Join Community Forum host Nellie Moore and Anchorage Daily News photographer, gardener and garden blogger Fran Durner as they share their end-of-year gardening “to-do” news and […] The post Community Forum: End-of-year gardening tips appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Trying to sort out all the possible scenarios that could result from the general election is mind-boggling. What happens if our governor goes to Washington, D.C.? How will Senator Ted Stevens make out if his trial is or is not resolved by election day? Which party will be in the majority in Juneau and on […] The post Community Forum: Election 2008 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Alaska has been under the bright lights this year. Think back to the surprise birth of Governor Sarah Palin’s baby, Trigg; Troopergate and the firing of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Moneghan; John McCain’s selection of Palin to be his vice presidential running mate and now her 17 year old daughter, Bristol is commanding headlines. Some […] The post Community Forum: Palin media mania appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Today is the first day of school at the Anchorage School District. For some, its busier than usual…like schools’ superintendent Carol Comeau. Join KSKA’s Nellie Moore as she welcomes Comeau to Community Forum. Find out what’s in store for students this year, and what’s on Comeau‘s mind. Community Forum: Carol Comeau (13 Feb 2008) Community […] The post Community Forum: Back to School appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Proposition 3, the Clean Elections initiative on the primary election ballot calls for public funding for political races. This week on Community Forum, host Nellie More speaks with Tim June, chair of Alaskans for Clean Elections and local attorney, Ken Jacobus who specializes in civil and constitutional law. While the initiative aims to limit the […] The post Community Forum: Clean Elections appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Now, more than ever, high energy costs are slamming Alaskans in the pocketbook and cold winter months are looming. To help disseminate more information about energy savings and alternative energy sources, Alaska’s only renewable energy advocacy group is sponsoring the fourth annual Renewable Energy Fair in Anchorage. This week we welcome Chris Rose of the […] The post Community Forum: Renewable Energy appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

The Internet has forever changed the way we communicate. Besides being a handy research tool, the Internet delivers fast and efficient global communications. It’s even changed the way journalists deliver breaking news. Web logs — blogs — are a tool of choice to present opinions to the world. Nellie Moore talks with progressive blogger, Philip […] The post Community Forum: Blogs appeared first on Alaska Public Media.