Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak
Daysha Eaton is a contributor with the Alaska Public Radio Network.
Daysha Eaton holds a B.A. from Evergreen State College, and a M.A. from the University of Southern California. Daysha got her start in radio at Seattle public radio stations, KPLU and KUOW. Before coming to KBBI, she was the News Director at KYUK in Bethel. She has also worked as the Southcentral Reporter for KSKA in Anchorage.
Daysha's work has appeared on NPR's "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered", PRI's "The World" and "National Native News". She's happy to take assignments, and to get news tips, which are best sent via email.
Daysha became a journalist because she believes in the power of storytelling. Stories connect us and they help us make sense of our world. They shed light on injustice and they comfort us in troubled times. She got into public broadcasting because it seems to fulfill the intention of the 4th Estate and to most effectively apply the freedom of the press granted to us through the Constitution. She feels that public radio has a special way of moving people emotionally through sound, taking them to remote places, introducing them to people they would not otherwise meet and compelling them to think about issues they might ordinarily overlook.
Daysha Eaton holds a B.A. from Evergreen State College, and a M.A. from the University of Southern California. Daysha got her start in radio at Seattle public radio stations, KPLU and KUOW. Before coming to KBBI, she was the News Director at KYUK in Bethel. She has also worked as the Southcentral Reporter for KSKA in Anchorage.
Daysha's work has appeared on NPR's "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered", PRI's "The World" and "National Native News". She's happy to take assignments, and to get news tips, which are best sent via email.
Daysha became a journalist because she believes in the power of storytelling. Stories connect us and they help us make sense of our world. They shed light on injustice and they comfort us in troubled times. She got into public broadcasting because it seems to fulfill the intention of the 4th Estate and to most effectively apply the freedom of the press granted to us through the Constitution. She feels that public radio has a special way of moving people emotionally through sound, taking them to remote places, introducing them to people they would not otherwise meet and compelling them to think about issues they might ordinarily overlook.
Anchorage School Board Hears Public Testimony On Budget Cuts
The Anchorage School District has to cut millions of dollars from its budget. The last chance for the public to testify on the issue is Thursday. Second grader Yoon was one of the youngest to testify before the Anchorage School Board last week at the first of two public hearings. He was one of dozens who told the board why they shouldn't cut programs at their schools. The Board is tasked with cutting around $19 million this year. Programs from libraries to special education to maintenance are on the chopping block.
Legislators Discuss DNR Mission Statement Change
This week legislators will meet to discuss mission statements. One topic will be changes to the Department of Natural Resources' mission statement in January.
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Anchorage Receives $13.2 Million To Help Start Small Businesses
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Emissions Testing Ending March 1 In Anchorage
No more emissions tests in Anchorage. That was the decision of the Anchorage Assembly at its meeting Tuesday evening. The once federally mandated emissions, or IM, program required drivers to pay for a $60 to $70 dollar vehicle emissions test every two years. The Environmental Protection Agency approved ending the program in January, saying it was no longer needed to protect air quality.
Jim Browder Selected as Next ASD Superintendent
The Anchorage School Board has selected the new superintendent for the Anchorage School District. The Board reviewed more than 150 applications for the position.
Legislature Researching DNR’s Mission Change
Legislators are looking into the Alaska Department of Natural Resources move to change their mission statement. Representative Berta Gardner is the democratic whip in the House representing midtown Anchorage. She says legislators have asked for a research report on the matter.
DNR Proposes Changes to Mission, Legislature to Review
Although it’s not official yet, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources has announced its intention to change its mission statement. Recently, administrators quietly removed the words ‘conserve’ and ‘enhance ‘from the statement, leaving only the word ‘develop’ to describe how resources should be managed. They also removed a reference to ‘future Alaskans’. Legislators will soon begin weighing in on the issue.
Obama Appoints Alaskan to National Tourism Advisory Board
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Anchorage Protesters Hold ‘Move to Amend Rally’
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Bear Collar Cameras Yield Interesting Findings
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation has posted some interesting video clips online from research cameras mounted on the collars of bears.
New Online Tool Throws ‘Career Ladder’ Idea Out The Window
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‘Alaskan Wet Dog Race’ Set For 2013
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State Gets Money For Efforts To Enroll Children In Public Health Care
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‘Community Asset Building Initiative’ Gets $2 Million For Expansion
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Year In Review: Juneau, Dillingham and Fairbanks
This week we’re taking a look back at some of the important, and favorite stories from 2011 from APRN and our member station reporters from across the state. Tonight we’ll start in Juneau.
State Gives $1.5 Million To Support Suicide, Substance Abuse Prevention In Southwest Alaska
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APOC Issues Decision On RBG Bush Planes Investigation
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BBNA Preparing Transit System Plan
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BBNA Set to Plan Regional Transit
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