Historical Palin News Coverage

Today, Republican presidential candidate John McCain chose Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on the Republican ticket.

360 North will air historical news coverage of Governor Palin beginning at 8:00 pm Friday.

8:00 pm - 2006 Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate

9:30 pm - 2006 Swearing In Ceremony

10:45 pm - 2007 State of the State Address

11:20 pm - 2008 State of the State Address

(times approximate)

Digital Television?

The last time 360 North conducted a telephone poll of Alaskans, you told us how you receive television in your households.

Well over half of you have the television signal that you watch delivered to you by cable. About a quarter of Alaskans have satellite receivers of their own. Almost twenty percent of our poll participants watch TV by antenna or other means.

This February, television stations in the U.S. are required to be broadcasting digital signals. This means that viewers need to be able to receive digital signals to watch 360 North and other programming. For many with cable connectivity and satellite dishes this will be a seamless transition. You are, very possibly, already watching a digital signal. Your cable or satellite company are making the switch. You might be required to upgrade your cable box or receiver. It's possible you have already done this.

360 North is a little ahead of the game when it comes to digital transmission. In Juneau and Anchorage we are already using digital transmitters at KTOO and KAKM to deliver a digital signal to viewers. If you watch 360 North on Dish Network or DirecTV your reception is already digital.

But,... what if you aren't sure?
Will this change in February affect you?
Do you have an older television with an antenna?
What can you do to make sure you continue to receive information by television?
How can you get more information about digital television?

There is an answer to these questions and more.

http://www.dtv.gov/

We want to hear from you!!

360 North is always looking for ways to expand and improve our selection of programming. And we want to hear from you! Help us better understand what the 360 North audience is looking for by answering our question of the month! Each month we will be asking you to answer a question or two about 360 North. Please take a second to respond. We really appreciate your feedback!

Online Surveys & Market Research

Alaska Primary Election Results

Primary Night Results

360 North will be broadcasting election results from around the state on Tuesday, August 26.
9:00pm - 11:00 pm

More from viewers...

We continue to hear from viewers about programming on 360 North.

We love to hear from you and read each email message, listen to every phone message and enjoy talking to you and getting to know you on the phone. We also respond to all questions.

If you have comments or suggestions about programming please let us know.

Here are just a few of the comments we have received recently...


"I watch 360 North at night and find the Alaska stuff very interesting. I would like to learn more about Alaska Native songs."

"Is there any way I can get a copy of the lecture by Dr. Lani Leary? I have friends who are going through a very tough time and I would like to share it with them." (yes, DVD's are available)

"The Cliff Hudson documentary was great. Is that going to be on again?" (yes, in October)

"I like Native Ways of Knowing. Particularly these Native shows about land claims."

"I am, overall, very impressed with what you are doing with 360 North. The gas line hearings are very interesting and important. I hope you will continue to cover that."

"I very much want to watch the testimony during the APFC (Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation) Board. This is cool and 360 North is great. (we will cover APFC meetings throughout 2008-09)

Earth Factor Asia

From Japan to Indonesia, Earth Factor Asia examines the monumental challenges and opportunities created by environmental issues.

With technology and transportation bringing the world ever closer, Alaska's geographical position in the Pacific Rim makes news, policy and the environment of Asia important to Alaskans. This series takes the viewer on a journey of culture and science to discover how a region that includes over half of the world's population recognizes and responds to some of the most profound environmental challenges of the day.

This six-part series begins on 360 North this Friday, August 15 at 9:30 pm and will continue into the fall on Friday nights.

Earth Factor Asia
Friday 9:30 pm

As Our Popularity Increases...

... some people are really getting into it!

On Thin Ice

On Monday nights it has become a bit of a tradition to have science programming on 360 North. This coming week will not be disappointing.

On Thin Ice: Marine Mammals Challenged by Climate Change is relevant and pertinent. Mike Castellini, scientist and Associate Dean of the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at UAF, presents this timely lecture.

Science for Alaska is made possible on 360 North through a collaboration with the Geophysical Institute at UAF.

Monday at 8:00 pm
(repeats several times during the following week)

Tales of the Tundra

Produced by public television station KYUK-TV in Bethel.

Yup'ik storytellers of Southwest Alaska spin tales of fantastic creatures, terrifying ghosts and the mischievous Little People.

Tales of the Tundra

Tuesday (8/5) at 9:00 pm

Saturday (8/9) at Noon and 9:00 pm

A 360 North Special

Honoring the Former First Ladies of Alaska
A 360 North Special

Alaska's First Gentleman, Todd Palin, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of statehood at a tea in honor of the former First Ladies of Alaska.

360 North will join the former residents of the governor's mansion in their former home. Events during the broadcast include lunch with the First Gentleman, a reception with the First Spouses and the Capital City Celebration committee, The First Ladies' Tea and a tour of the governor's residence.

Watch the event on 360 North.

Sunday, August 3
7:00 pm

Programs May Be Preempted

There are less than ten days left in the current special session of the Alaska legislature. With the clock ticking and important issues and votes to be decided 360 North will preempt regularly scheduled programming whenever necessary so we can keep Alaskans informed of the activities in Juneau.

When meetings run later in the evening, we will present them in full. As the legislature extends hours into the weekend we will broadcast those proceedings, as well. Gavel to Gavel Alaska will continue to present on 360 NORTH the most extensive coverage of Alaska government available.

Grant for Specials

Capital Community Broadcasting has been awarded a grant to bring special programming to 360 North.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has provided 360 North with funding to acquire and broadcast mental health-related public broadcasting programs.

A portion of the funds will be used to produce local follow-up programs and provide Alaska resource information tailored to Alaska viewers. This partnership with The Trust compliments the 360 North mission to provide Alaska public affairs and information material to our statewide audience. These programs and other new public affairs initiatives will be scheduled for broadcast through the coming fall and winter.

Audience Research Results

Since 360 North went on the air last December we have been conducting audience research with the help of Hays Research Group. Our most recent statewide poll included many questions about programming and viewing habits.

With the ongoing special session of the legislature in the forefront of many peoples minds, we thought we would share some of the information Alaskans told our pollsters about Gavel to Gavel Alaska government coverage.

When asked if they had heard of Gavel to Gavel Alaska, 49 percent of respondents said yes. That's almost half of the people in the state.

When asked if they had been following legislative coverage recently, almost a quarter of the people had been watching special session coverage.

We use information we receive from viewers to craft future program schedules and plan for new projects. We would like to hear from you. If you would like to make a comment about programming, suggest a topic for future shows or provide your opinion about 360 North please send an email.

Interested In Becoming a 360 North Sponsor?

There are many ways to be involved as a program underwriter on 360 North.

You can support certain types of programs or be recognized for your participation at specific times of the day.

We have new public affairs programs and series beginning in the fall that would benefit from partnerships with businesses and organizations. In return, your message can reach people all across Alaska.

If you would like more information about sponsoring 360 North programming contact:

Kristin Kranendonk
907-586-1670
email Kristin

Alaska Legislature Reconvenes

The legislature reconvenes in Juneau today, July 9.

360 North will provide full Gavel to Gavel Alaska coverage of this special session. Live coverage will begin each morning and continue throughout the day. Some scheduled evening programs may be preempted or moved to accommodate the extensive programming that our Gavel to Gavel Alaska audience has come to expect over the years.

For continued information on these legislative proceedings and the coverage on 360 North, visit the Gavel to Gavel Alaska web site.

Have Your Own Dish?

360 North is now located on

AMC-7

transponder 3

This is not an encrypted signal and can be down-linked with any compatible receiver.

Carrier: 03760.0 MHz
Data Rate: 34.827 Mbps
FEC Rate: 3/4
Program# 00008

360 North Changes Satellites

Are you experiencing an outage of the 360 North service?

On July 1, 360 North changed the way its signal gets to our viewers across Alaska. When completed this will allow people in more communities across Alaska to watch the popular 360 North programs.

If you are looking for 360 North and can't find us here are a few things you can do:

-If you watch by cable, you can call your cable company. All of our cable partners are switching their systems over now.

-If you watch over-the-air with a digital television receiver in the Anchorage area, keep your set tuned to 7.3 and we will be back on shortly.

-If you are seeing instructions on your television, they are intended for satellite operators. You do not need to change the tuning of your set unless you have your own satellite dish system. This should not affect Dish Newtork or DirecTV viewers.

-If you have additional questions and don't know who to ask, email us now and tell us where you are and how you usually receive 360 North. We will forward your information along to those who can be of help.

Holiday Special

Jefferson and Adams: A Stage Play

Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play is the story of the turbulent 52-year friendship of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Adams’ wife, Abigail. Based on the collection of letters between these prolific founding fathers – and one equally astute wife – the play fuses compelling political thoughts with passionate personal beliefs. By focusing on the unique relationship between the characters and the spirit of the time, the play reveals each of the three as thoughtful, persevering, dedicated, innovative, relevant – and human.

Watch this holiday special on 360 North.

July 3 - 8:00 pm
July 4 - 7:30 am

Three Days of Celebration

Celebration is a biennial festival of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribal members organized every two years by Sealaska Heritage Institute. The Juneau event began in 1982. Since that time, Celebration has been encouraging individuals, families, clans and communities to participate in traditional song and dance, arts and crafts, and the revitalization of Native languages. It is one of the largest gatherings of Southeast Alaska Native peoples.

In conjunction with Sealaska Heritage Institute, KTOO-TV produced more than 40 hours of Celebration 2008 coverage over three days in June. 360 North will air all of the coverage of this special event during the July 4 holiday weekend.

Celebration 2008
July 4, 5 and 6
9:00 am until 11:00 pm

Fourteen hours a day... the Celebration never stops!

Thanks For Letting Us Know

We've heard from many different people from all around Alaska.

We really like getting comments and opinions from you.
Here's a small sample of recently received messages:

"I am very interested in the documentaries about commercial fishing." -Dillingham

"We're watching you now on the web." -Sitka

"I enjoyed the programs last night, Wild Neighbors and Grand Glaciers." -Anchorage

"Regarding Gavel to Gavel - I don't want to see any other programs aired during the legislative session except legislative meetings..." -Juneau

"I would like to see the Dhar Jamail lecture. I heard about it but don't know when it will be on again." - Juneau

"I would like more information about the Egan Lecture about technology and education... It was interesting." -web inquiry

"We love the channel. No ARCS satellite any more in Ruby so (we) miss this type of Alaska/Bush shows." -Ruby

"Can we get 360 North on DTV here?" -Big Lake

"The World Ocean Day coverage was great. I didn't get to see it all. When will it be on?" -Anchorage

"I watched the memorial service for Judge Tom Stewart. Thank you." -Juneau

"My compliments on 360 North. I love the history and I'm Native so I like to know more. Loved the show about how Alaska got started and want to see more history. Us seniors get together and watch. Keep up the good work." -phone message

Thanks. Keep those comments coming!
We answer them all.

On Screen Listings

Across the state when you watch on GCI Cable you can now find out what is on 360 North!

360 North now is fully integrated into the TV Guide interactive on-screen program listings.

This will make it even easier for you to find and watch your favorite Alaska programming. You have immediate access to the current program name and detailed descriptions along with the ability to search forward in the line-up for later shows.

Look for 360 N
to see all of our program information right on your screen.

World Ocean Day Celebration 2008

The World Ocean Day Celebration 2008 in Southeast Alaska is being sponsored, in part, by KTOO and will be broadcast on 360 North.

On Saturday, June 14, more than 25 organizations will gather at the new Auke Bay NOAA facility - The Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute - in Juneau.

Some of the highlights to be included in the television coverage...

-Whale Disentanglement presented by NOAA

-Invasive Species with the SeaGrant Marine Advisory Program

-Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST)

-Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS)

-Tour of the new NOAA facility

-A demonstration by the United States Coast Guard

World Ocean Day 2008
on 360 North

Saturday, June 14 - 7:00 pm
repeats Sunday June 15 - 8:00 am

Legislature Goes On The Road

And Gavel to Gavel Alaska is going along.


The legislature special session has scheduled public hearings in communities around the state over the next two weeks. 360 North will broadcast Gavel to Gavel Alaska coverage of these AGIA events from Fairbanks and Anchorage.

Broadcasts will be tape delayed:

Fairbanks Sessions - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
June 17-19
10:00 am

Anchorage Sessions - Monday thru Friday
June 23-27
10:00 am

Watch it all on 360 North!

More Communities Watch on Channel 15

The next 360 North channel switch in the GCI lineup occurs this Wednesday, 6/11 and Thursday 6/12. Fairbanks, Nome and Kodiak (currently watching on Ch. 17) make the change this week.

Wednesday, Fairbanks will receive 360 North on CHANNEL 15.

Thursday, Nome and Kodiak switch to CHANNEL 15.

Looking for 360 North?

In some areas GCI Cable has reassigned our channel number. This change is permanent and is a planned part of the digital conversion of the GCI Cable service.

If you can't find us, try
GCI Channel 15

Today, locations going through the change include
Cordova
Kenai
Anchorage
Sitka
Valdez
Wasilla

You can continue to watch 360 North on channel 15 from this day forward.