Valerie Lake
Originally from the Central Coast of California, Valerie joined Alaska Public Media in July 2017. She creates original video content for the station's TV and digital platforms while also overseeing the Production Department. Before moving to Alaska, Valerie worked as an ENG Editor at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. She also served in the U.S. Air Force as a TV and Radio Broadcast Journalist where she traveled around Europe, Africa, The Baltics, Australia, and the Southern United States reporting on military events, exercises, and missions. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, backpacking, yoga, and traveling.
2018 Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Paul Kendall
Paul Kendall speaks at a Mayoral Candidate Forum at the Anchorage Rotary Meeting on March 13, 2018 at the Dena'ina Center. The audio from this forum was featured on Addressing Alaskans.
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2018 Anchorage Mayoral Incumbent Candidate Ethan Berkowitz
Ethan Berkowitz was interviewed by Lori Townsend during Alaska Insight, alongside challenger Rebecca Logan. Watch the full episode here.
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Alaska Public Media invited all of the 2018 Anchorage mayoral candidates...
2018 Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Interviews
Alaska Public Media attended a Mayoral Candidate Forum at the Anchorage Rotary Meeting on March 13, 2018 at the Dena'ina Center. The audio from this forum was featured on Addressing Alaskans.
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2018 Mayoral Candidate Dustin Darden
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Alaska Public Media invited all of the 2018 Anchorage mayoral candidates to participate in an in-studio interview as well as a written questionnaire. Each candidate was offered the exact...
2018 Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Timothy Huit
Alaska Public Media invited all of the 2018 Anchorage mayoral candidates to participate in an in-studio interview as well as a written questionnaire. Each candidate was offered the exact same questions. Candidate Timothy Huit...
2018 Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Matthew Mendonsa
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Alaska Public Media invited all of the 2018 Anchorage mayoral candidates to participate in an in-studio interview as well as a written questionnaire. Each candidate was offered the exact...
2018 Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Nelson Godoy
Alaska Public Media invited all of the 2018 Anchorage mayoral candidates to participate in an in-studio interview as well as a written questionnaire. Each candidate was offered the exact same questions. Candidate Nelson Godoy...
What do we know to date about the Alaska recession and the fiscal crunch? A Report by ISER at UAA.
The Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska Anchorage recently released a report on the economic status of the state. The report was published by Mouhcine Guettabi, Assistant Professor of...
First Rehabilitated Cook Inlet Beluga Calf | INDIE ALASKA
Indie Alaska visited the SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska where they're caring for Tyonek, the first rehabilitated beluga calf from the Cook Inlet. He was found in September 2017, stranded on a beach with...
I Am The Shrimp Whisperer | INDIE ALASKA
Like many Alaskans, Al enjoys spending his weekends on the water. However, it's what he does after the boat is docked that's earned him the nickname "The Shrimp Whisperer."
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