Anisa Vietze, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Anisa Vietze, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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Anisa Vietze is Alaska Public Media's 2024 summer reporting fellow. Reach her at avietze@alaskapublic.org.
two women stand on the edge of a river bank. the woman in front is holding a very tall green pole with a grey box on top of it

Thawing permafrost is an existential threat for Alaska communities. This nonprofit is trying to help monitor it.

The goal of the project is to put data in the hands of community members, so that they can make crucial decisions about their future.
two cars crash into each other, both are very beaten up. a cloud of smoke engulfs both of them and spectators watch from behind a fence

From family bonding to a message on sobriety, here’s why this year’s Alaska State Fair demolition derby drivers compete

Choosing to deliberately get in a car crash repeatedly might sound extreme, but each competitor has their own motivations for participating.
a building that says united states border inspection station on it has an american flag in front and two stop signs and signs instructing commercial trucks and buses to go in a specific lane.

Solar panels? A heat pump? Planners weigh how to make a remote Alaska border crossing more eco-friendly

The government is rebuilding its border crossing near Tok. Planners hope to reduce fossil fuel usage there by about 60%.
a small sign that says "blockbuster" is perched atop a blue box. a man with glasses is smiling behind it with a house in the far background

Here’s an entirely new (but also very old) way of discovering your next favorite movie

Filmmaker Matt Jardin recently launched Alaska’s first Free Blockbuster box. It’s part of a national movement that braids together nostalgia and community.
a woman in a red rain jacket and white helmet smiles big. there is another person behind her on a bike

Anchorage cyclists cheer on Lael Wilcox as she bikes across the world

Wilcox passed through her hometown this week as she attempts to become the fastest female cyclist to circumnavigate the globe.
Four men stand in an fluorescently lit office room. the man on the right is waving an American flag with a big smile on his face. two other men are wearing US Military uniforms.

From Somalia, Philippines, and more: Meet some of Alaska’s newest U.S. citizens

The new citizenship candidates felt a multitude of different emotions during their naturalization ceremony.
Man stands with dip-net

It’s dipnetting season, and Alaskans say the annual tradition is about more than just filling their freezers

Alaskans fishing in Kenai said they enjoyed spending time with family and the sense of community built on the busy beach.
A woman in a blue blazer and pink shirt gives a tour on a board walk

A new 300-acre park near Potter Marsh aims to preserve crucial wetlands

The new park also means more places for hiking and cross-country skiing in Anchorage.
Alaska Native Dancers.

An expansion underway at the Alaska Native Heritage Center includes a new healing garden and a subsistence kitchen

The center’s president said the new offerings will help Alaska Natives pass down traditional knowledge.
Two kids rides bicycles

New East Anchorage mountain bike trails open after 2 dads advocated for them for years

Steve Cleary and Carl Battreall said they wanted a place on the east side of town where kids could learn to mountain bike.
A white truck that says "Alaska Plastic Recovery Home of the Grizzly Wood" is parked in front of an oversized garage with a red door. Two big white plastic bags and two people in camping chairs are next to the truck.

Company provides new Anchorage option to recycle more types of plastic

Alaska Plastic Recovery is opening a drop-off location in Anchorage where people can recycle four types of plastic for free.
A woman with glasses and a blue shirt stands in front of a window looking to the left with a serious expression.

A Palmer mom lost $3K to scammers. She wants to help you avoid falling for the scheme.

Samantha Norman recently fell victim to a phone scam that police say is becoming increasingly sophisticated.
a woman smiles outside in a swim cap and bathing suit

This Anchorage nurse just became the first Alaska woman to complete the grueling ‘Triple Crown’ of swimming

Jordan Iverson swam from England to France last week, completing the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. She hopes to inspire more Alaskans.
three men pose for a selfie in front of snow mountains

Japanese climbers finish a never-before completed Denali expedition, thanks to help from Alaskans

After their gear was stolen, three Japanese climbers thought their trip to Denali was ruined. Then Alaskans offered help.