Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
49 Voices: Demry Mebane of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Demry Mebane in Anchorage. Mebane moved up here four years ago from Texas and just started his last year at UAA, after which he plans on attending law school. Listen now
49 Voices Brittney Anderson of McGrath
This week we're hearing from Brittney Anderson in McGrath. Anderson moved to McGrath in January of 2016. Listen now
Six charged in extensive Anchorage mail fraud case
Six Anchorage residents have been charged in a large mail fraud case. Listen now
Alaska Airlines pilots picket at airport over contract negotiations
On Monday afternoon, more than 50 pilots and flight attendants picketed in front of Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage. Their goal was to call on Alaska Airlines management to give them what they view as fairer wages and benefits. Listen now
49 Voices: William “Pops” Wilson of Wasilla
This week we're hearing from William "Pops" Wilson in Wasilla. Wilson has been fishing in the Wasilla area his whole life. Listen now
Anchorage man beaten, bound and put in dog kennel, police searching for suspects
Anchorage Police are searching for five people involved in an assault and kidnapping in East Anchorage. Listen now
Dimond High Presidential Scholar travels to D.C. to receive award
Earlier this summer, 161 high school seniors from across the United States were selected as U.S. Presidential scholars. Makayla Maisey was one of two scholars selected from Alaska. Listen now
49 Voices: Sierra Anderson of Nome
This week we're hearing from Sierra Anderson from Nome. Anderson is a junior in high school who hopes to study architecture after graduating. Listen now
49 Voices: Phil Runkle of Nicolai
This week we're hearing from Phil Runkle in Nicolai. Runkle grew up in Nicolai and raises dogs with his family. Listen now
49 Voices: Casey Ketchum of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Casey Ketchum in Anchorage. Ketchum is the head cook at City Diner. This weekend he'll defend his 1st place title at Anchorage's Beer and Bacon Festival. Listen now
Feds charge Utah man with wife’s murder aboard cruise ship in Alaska
Federal authorities are charging a Utah man in the murder of his wife aboard a cruise ship in Southeast Alaska. Listen now
Following health care vote, Trump singles out Murkowski with critical tweet
Following yesterday's narrow Senate vote to allow debate on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump tweeted his disapproval toward Senator Lisa Murkowski. Listen now
49 Voices: Doreen Cooper of Skagway
This week we're hearing from Doreen Cooper from Skagway. She's working as a volunteer at the Arctic Inter-agency Visitor Center in Coldfoot. Listen now
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