About our “Alaska Political News Wire”
“Alaska Political News Wire” is a collection of Alaska Government Press/News Releases posted online.
KSDP Programming
Check out all of our original programs: KSDP Radio News, KSDP Weather, Community Window, Meet The People, Teen Takeover!, The Buck Faldwin Radio Show!, Morning Devotional w/ Pastor Dewayne Teague and An Hour of Jazz.
About Teen Takeover! Friday & Saturday nights from 7 – 9 pm!
Fridays & Saturday nights from 7 – 9pm: The students from King Cove & Sand Point take over KSDP and play what THEY want to hear.
February 20 & 21, 2009 King Cove Friday and Saturday Night Line Up
2/20 – Fri 7pm: Mikayla M.: Download Mikayla’s Broadcast
Stream it: [audio:http://www.apradio.org/kingcove/mikaylam_21709.mp3]
2/20 – Fri 7:30pm: Josiah M.: Download Josiah’s Broadcast
Stream it: [audio:http://www.apradio.org/kingcove/josiahm_21709.mp3]
2/20 – Fri 8pm: Glennora D.: Download Glennora’s Broadcast
Stream it: [audio:http://www.apradio.org/kingcove/glennorad_21709.mp3]
2/21 – Sat 7pm: Devan M.: Download Devan’s Broadcast
Stream it: [audio:http://www.apradio.org/kingcove/devanm_21709.mp3]
2/21 – Sat 7:30pm: Shaelyn W.: Download Shaelyn’s Broadcast
Stream it: [audio:http://www.apradio.org/kingcove/shaelynw_21709.mp3]
2/21 – Sat 8pm: Dalton G.: Download Dalton’s Broadcast
Stream it: [audio:http://www.apradio.org/kingcove/daltong_21709.mp3]
Tsunami Information
The threat of tsunami activity in Southwest Alaska is real. Earthquakes almost anywhere in the Pacific Ocean have the potential of generating deadly tsunami waves.
The waves, varying from several inches to several feet, can devastate low-lying communities and residences. This portion of the KSDPradio.com website is intended to provide information to our listening area about potential tsunami activity. In the event of a tsunami advisory, stay tuned to 830 AM KSDP for updated information. Sand Point residents can also tune in to NOAA Weather Radio Sand Point (162.55 mHz) to stay informed.
West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Messages
The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WCATWC) is based in Palmer, Alaska and is the federal office charged with issuing tsunami bulletins. These bulletins are frequently updated during a period of potential tsunami activity.
Tsunami Terminology
In the event of a potential tsunami, bulletins will be issued by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Local authorities are given the responsibility of determining if and when to evacuate residents to safer ground. The following terms are used, in ascending order of severity, in relation to a potential tsunami :
Tsunami Advisory
An earthquake has occurred in the Pacific basin, which might generate a tsunami.
Tsunami Watch
A tsunami was or may have been generated, but is at least two hours travel time to the area in Watch status.
Tsunami Warning
A tsunami was, or may have been generated, which could cause damage; therefore, people in the warned area are strongly advised to evacuate.
source : https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis
Tsunami Preparedness and Response
Proper precaution and response in case of tsunami activity can save lives. KSDP encourages our listeners to act according to the below recommendations in advance of, or in response to, a tsunami.
The following are guidelines for what you should do if a tsunami is likely in your area:
* Turn on your radio to learn if there is a tsunami warning if an earthquake occurs and you are in a coastal area. KSDP staff members will be on the air to advise residents in an emergency situation. Information is also available on NOAA Weather Radio Sand Point (162.55 mHz).
* Move inland to higher ground immediately and stay there. In the event of an evacuation order in Sand Point, proceed in a calm and orderly manner to the Sand Point School.
* Stay away from the beach. Never go down to the beach to watch a tsunami come in. If you can see the wave you are too close to escape it. If you can hear or see a tsunami, you will not be able to escape it.
* CAUTION – If there is noticeable recession in water away from the shoreline this is nature’s tsunami warning and it should be heeded. You should move away immediately.
The following are guidelines for the period following a tsunami:
* Stay away from flooded and damaged areas until officials say it is safe to return. Stay tuned to KSDP for updates from local emergency officials.
* Stay away from debris in the water; it may pose a safety hazard to boats and people.
* Save yourself – not your possessions. Belongings can be replaced, people can not.
source : https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis
KSDP Community Window
The KSDP Community Window keeps our listeners informed of upcoming events, announcements and birthday greetings. If you have something you’d like announced, let us know by calling 907.383.KSDP (5737), fax 907.383.5271 or email cw@apradio.org. Community Window airs Monday to Thursday at 10am and Monday to Friday at 3pm.
The Buck Faldwin Radio Show
The Buck Faldwin Radio Show stitches two hours of classic or soon to be classic Rock&Roll tracks into universal themes (love, emotion, time, etc) or whatever whim strikes the mysteriously monikered Buck Faldwin this week. Wednesdays 7-9pm & Saturdays 1pm-3pm. Contact Buck: buckfaldwin@gmail.com
An Hour of Jazz
Exactly what it sounds like. Sundays 1-2pm
When Weather Matters . . .
Weather in the Aleutians can be summed up in one word – unpredictable. The old saying is that if you don’t like the weather, just wait fifteen minutes and it will probably change. From calm and sunny to windy with no visibility, fast changing weather conditions impact our region on a daily basis.
To better serve our listeners, KSDP added hourly weather updates to its broadcast schedule and partnered with the National Weather Service to launch Weather Radio Station Sand Point. With ever-changing weather conditions, staying informed truly makes a difference. Stay tuned to KSDP 830 AM and weather radio station Sand Point on 162.55 MHz for up-to-date information on the every-changing weather conditions in Southwest Alaska.
Marine Weather
Local Forecasts
Cold Bay, King Cove, Sand Point
Synopsis for Southwest Alaska Coastal waters and Aleutian Islands (PKZ199/058199)
South of the AK Peninsula Sitkinak to Castle Cape (PKZ150/058150)
South of the AK Peninsula Castle Cape to Cape Sarichef (PKZ155/058155)
Bristol Bay (PKZ160/058160)
Port Heiden to Cape Sarichef (PKZ165/058165)
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Bering Side (PKZ170/058170)
Unalaska Bay (PKZ171/058171)
Cape Sarichef to Nikolski Pacific Side (PKZ172/058172)
Nikolski to Seguam Island Bering Side (PKZ173/058173)
Nikolski to Seguam Island Pacific Side (PKZ174/058174)
Seguam Island to Adak Bering Side (PKZ175/058175)
Seguam Island to Adak Pacific Side (PKZ176/058176)
Adak to Kiska (PKZ177/058177)
Kiska to Attu (PKZ178/058178)
Pribilof Islands Near Shore Waters (PKZ179/058179)
Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait (PKZ180/058180)
North and West of Nunivak Island (PKZ181/058181)
Saint Matthew Island Waters (PKZ185/058185)
Current Airport Conditions in Southwest Alaska
Adak, Cold Bay, Dutch Harbor/Unalaska, Homer, King Salmon, Kodiak, Sand Point
Marine Weather Radio Station Sand Point
Partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), KSDP launched Weather Radio Station Sand Point in August, 2004. The station, operating 24-hours a day, provides automated marine weather forecasts to listeners throughout the region on VHF Weather-1 and 162.55 MHz.
NOAA Weather Radio
Sand Point Coverage Map
WNG714 162.55 MHz
About Meet the People
Meet the People: a half hour, radio, public affairs program with host Kells Hetherington. The show airs live on 830AM KSDP @ 11AM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.