Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Wesley Early covers Anchorage life and city politics for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org and follow him on X at @wesley_early. Read more about Wesley here.
49 Voices: Carol Waldo of Haines
This week we're hearing from Carol Waldo in Haines. Waldo owns Glacier Bay Farms, which is set to become one of the first pot businesses in the city. 70 years ago she left Iowa with her family, and drove up the Alaska Highway. Listen now
Deadline for Teacher of the Year nominations at the end of the month
The nomination deadline for the 2019 Alaska Teacher of the year is coming up at the end of the month. Listen now
49 Voices: Victoria Petersen of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Victoria Petersen in Anchorage. Petersen is our intern this spring, and next week she'll be launching the print version of her hyperlocal news blog, The Spenardian. Listen now
“A Tale of Two Tricksters” pairs Alaska Native and Puerto Rican traditions
The cultures of Puerto Ricans living in the Bronx and Alaska Natives may seem worlds apart. But a new production from the Alaska Native Heritage Center will shed light on some surprising similarities. Listen now
49 Voices: Harold Goode of Kotzebue
This week we're hearing from Harold Goode in Kotzebue. Goode is a chef at Maniilaq long-term care facility. When he moved to the region a year ago he had to learn to cook in a very different way. Listen now
49 Voices: Mary Ellen Frank of Juneau
This week we’re hearing from Mary Ellen Frank in Juneau. Frank is a doll maker and director/curator of Aunt Claudia’s Dolls a local Museum. Listen now
Marches held across the state in solidarity with DC March For Our Lives
More than 1,000 people gathered at the Delaney Park Strip in Downtown Anchorage on Saturday in solidarity with the March For Our Lives in Washington D.C. Listen now
49 Voices: Vanessa Duhrsen of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Vanessa Duhrsen in Anchorage. Duhrsen is a senior at West High and recently received a Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her volunteer service throughout rural Alaska. Listen now
49 Voices: Fannie Akpik of Utqiaġvik
This week we're hearing from Fannie Akpik in Utqiaġvik. Akpik is the coordinator of Iñupiaq Education for the North Slope Borough. Listen now
49 Voices: Erynn Bell of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Erynn Bell in Anchorage. Bell is the owner of Rethink Home, a used furniture store. Listen now
University of Alaska president appeals for public support for more funding
In his State of the University address Tuesday, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen stressed the need for an increase in state funding after four years of cuts. Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed budget would flat fund the university at $317 million. Listen now
49 Voices: Ylli Ferati of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Ylli Ferati in Anchorage. Ferati is a bartender at Fiori D'Italia, which his family owns. He claims to have the largest whiskey collection in the state. Listen now
AK: UAA’s Earthquake ’64 brings historic disaster to the stage
UAA's Earthquake '64 shows how the 1964 Alaska Earthquake affected ordinary citizens in Anchorage. It's not a traditional natural disaster play. Listen now
49 Voices: Carolina Vidal of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Carolina Vidal lives in Anchorage. Vidal is originally from Mexico and is the owner of The Piñata Shop in Anchorage. Listen now
Eagle River history teacher surprised with $25,000 award
An Eagle High School social studies teacher was a 2017 recipient of the prestigious Milken Education Award. Listen now
49 Voices: Gail and Daniel Jones of Willow
This week we're hearing from Gail and Daniel Jones from Willow. Gail grew up in Anchorage while Daniel is originally from California. The couple owns and operates Jonesers Alaskan Valley Nectar. Listen now
Less than an hour into 2018, Anchorage records first homicide
Anchorage recorded its first homicide of the new year less than an hour into 2018. Listen now
49 Voices: Simon Vongsamath in Bethel
This week, we're hearing from Simon Vongsamath in Bethel. Vongsamath works for Alaska Airlines and is originally from Thailand. Listen now
49 Voices: Anita Laulainen of Palmer
This week we're hearing from Anita Laulainen from Palmer. Laulainen is a UAA graphic design student and just gave the whole state a present: a new license plate design. Listen now
Man killed in fourth Anchorage officer-involved shooting of the year
Anchorage police shot a suspect last night in the fourth officer-involved shooting of the year. The male suspect was shot after firing a handgun at a neighbor of his in a Midtown Anchorage condo complex. Listen now