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: Merridy Littell of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Merridy Littell in Anchorage. Littell is nine years old and originally from Seattle. She's organizing a children's bike race on July 15th. Listen now
AK: ANSEP students get an inside look on the world of sharks
Last week, more than 50 students from the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program participated in a Career Exploration program, delving into the realm of marine science. The week-long program was designed to introduce the students to marine biology. Listen now
Alaska communities to receive millions in Payments In Lieu of Taxes
The Department of the Interior announced today that local Alaska governments around the state would receive $29.7 million in Payment in Lieu of Taxes funds, or PILT. Listen now
49 Voices: Nanne Boorgeart of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Nanne Boorgeart from Anchorage. Boorgeart is originally from the Netherlands and has lived in Alaska for five years. Listen now
Supreme Court of Alaska hears arguments over legality of Walker’s PFD veto
The fate of hundreds of millions in Permanent Fund dividend money now rests with the five Alaska Supreme court judges. Listen now
49 Voices: Albert Scott of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Albert Scott in Anchorage. Scott is a registered nurse with the Air Force who moved to Alaska from Georgia two years ago. Listen now
49 Voices: Frage Schaefer of Palmer
This week we're hearing from, Frage Schaefer from Palmer. Schaefer is an electrician who grew up in Point Hope. Listen now
Senate passes opioid addiction prevention bill by wide margin
On Thursday, the state Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill which would limit opioid prescriptions from health providers in the state as well as require training on opioid abuse for medical practitioners. HB 159 passed by a margin of 17 to one. Listen now
Is Anchorage America’s most diverse city? Depends on who you ask
Anchorage boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. But, is it the most diverse city in America? Listen now
49 Voices: James Hart of Haines
This week we're hearing from James Hart in Haines. Hart is a young tribal council member of the Chilkoot Indian Association, and a delegate on the Tlingit and Haida Central Council. He received an "emerging leader" award from the Council last month. Listen now
Nation’s first group of K-12 Russian immersion students graduates from West Anchorage High
The first batch of students to spend their entire educational lives in a Russian language immersion program graduated from West Anchorage High School on Wednesday night. Listen now
At Bartlett High, a student meteorologist delivers the forecast
For most high-schoolers, the first thing they hear at school every day is the Pledge of Allegiance and announcements. But students at Anchorage's Bartlett High School get something more: a weather report. Listen now
Alaska tourism rates at an all-time high last summer
According to a report from the Alaska Tourism Industry Association, the state had 1,857,500 visitors last summer -- that reflects a four percent increase since the previous year and the highest amount on record. Listen now
49 Voices: Mackenzie Harvey of Eagle River
This week we're hearing from Mackenzie Harvey from Eagle River. Last week, Harvey, her husband, and their two young daughters traveled to Washington D.C. for Strolling Thunder, a baby march put on by the nonprofit Zero to Three. Listen now
49 Voices: Nina Lee of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Nina Lee in Anchorage. On Sunday, Lee will serve as UAA's Spring 2017 Commencement Speaker. Listen now
Gov. Walker signs bill recognizing the black soldiers who helped build the Alaska Highway
Yesterday, Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 46 into law, establishing October 25 as "African American Soldiers’ Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day.” Listen now
49 Voices: Taylor Holman of Unalaska
This week we're hearing from Taylor Holman in Unalaska. Holman is a high school senior and placed first place in Alaska's Russian Language competition this year. Listen now
49 Voices: Xavior Love of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Xavior Love in Anchorage. Love is an aspiring actor from Bartlett High school. He also works part time at a movie theater. Listen now
49 Voices: Cherry Blossom Princess Caitlin Sweeney
This week on 49 Voices we're going to Washington D.C. Caitlin Sweeney was there last week to be Alaska's "princess" in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Listen now
UAA Chancellor Tom Case announces retirement
The University of Alaska Anchorage chancellor has announced his retirement. Listen now