Thursday, May 23, 2013

In the Spotlight

Man's Mission to Feed Anchorage's Kids
Two in five children in Anchorage will go to bed hungry tonight, and George Bell has made it his personal mission to curb those statistics.

Happy Trails: Grooming the Path to Winter Fun
When John Hemmeter heads to work, it means hopping onto a snowmachine to groom Anchorage’s ski trails.

Cart Cam: Toys for Tots Shopping Spree
Get the shopper’s eye view of Marines as they make sure needy children have a merry Christmas.

UAA Nursing Program Celebrates 40 Years
The School of Nursing at the University of Alaska Anchorage has reached a significant milestone— graduating nearly 4,000 nurses to the Alaskan community over four decades.

Casting Call: Rugged Alaskans for Reality TV Show
Are you an Alaskan with an outgoing personality, lots of hair and a rustic pair of Carhartts? If so, you may be the star of a new reality TV show.

Guide to Winter Running
Just because snow is on the ground doesn’t mean runners have to put their shoes into hibernation.

Chevak Students Embrace Technology
The Chevak Environmental Stewards are pushing for excellence and making connections around the world by using technology to teach others about life in rural Alaska.

Behind the Scenes: Fertilizing Fish Eggs
Wednesday was the final “egg take” day for fish biologists with the Department of Fish and Game.

APU Ski Team Preps For International Competition
Snowfall may be seasonal, but training for skiers on the Alaska Pacific University Elite Ski Team is a year-round operation.

Dentist Offers Cash For Candy
Dr. Devin Johnson is taking part in a candy buy back program that will pay children a dollar per pound for unopened candy.