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.
Alaska’s population increases slightly
On January 12, the Department of Labor released its 2016 report on population change in Alaska. The population has grown slightly because of births, but people are still moving out faster than they are moving in. Listen now
Anchorage man in custody for Ft. Lauderdale airport shooting
The FBI said an Anchorage man opened fire at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida airport this morning. The Broward County Sheriff's office said 26-year-old Esteban Santiago killed five people and wounded eight others. Listen now
Ft. Lauderdale shooter lived in Anchorage
A man believed to have been living in Anchorage opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this morning -- killing five and injuring eight according to the Broward County Sheriff's office.
‘Naughty’ Facebook locks North Pole Santa Claus out of account
North Pole resident Santa Claus --yes, that is his legal name -- has been living under that name for about 11 years. He was surprised when Facebook notified him that his account had been shut down because Facebook didn't believe him. Listen Now
49 Voices: Santa Claus
This week we're hearing from Santa Claus [Dan Bale]. On occasion he can be seen at Anchorage's Bass Pro Shop listening to children's wish lists during the holiday season. Listen Now
49 Voices: Sophie Leshan of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Sophie Leshan in Anchorage. Leshan is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Anchorage in 2013. She will be the University of Alaska Anchorage's Fall commencement speaker on Sunday. Listen Now
Man indicted for January Point Woronzof murders
An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old man in a double homicide at Anchorage's Point Woronzof in January of this year. Listen Now
49 Voices: Ives Viray in Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Ives Viray from Anchorage. Viray is a professional break-dancer and is looking to open Express Dance Studio early next year. Listen Now
‘Most wanted’ child pornographer apprehended by Fairbanks Airport police
On Monday morning, Fairbanks International Airport Police Officers arrested 40-year-old Kevin Trask, who had been on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's most wanted list, and was evading police since 2012.
49 Voices: James Evans of Chugiak
This week, we're hearing from James Evans from Chugiak. Evans is a former US Navy photographer and will be graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage this month. Listen Now
49 Voices: Ma’o Tosi of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Ma'o Tosi in Anchorage. Tosi is a property manager at the Northway Mall and a community advocate. Listen Now
Anchorage teacher surprised with national award
An Anchorage teacher was surprised to learn today that he was the recipient of the Milken Educator award from the Milken Family Foundation. The Milken Family Foundation is a national group whose goals are improving education, public health, and medical research. The award is given to recognize teachers for their dedication to both their school and their communities. Listen Now
49 Voices: Darlena Fritzler of Wasilla
This week we're hearing from Darlena Fritzler from Wasilla. Fritzler is the Development Manager for the Alaska branch of the YWCA. Listen Now
Anchorage man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor
On Wednesday, an Anchorage grand jury charged 63-year-old Paul Allen Harris on one count of kidnapping, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree and one count of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. Listen Now
49 Voices: Ronell Corral of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Ronell Corral in Anchorage. Corral is a UAA student and a second generation Filipino-American. Listen Now
Trump wins presidency, most Alaska incumbents hold on
Donald J. Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. The Republican candidate defeated his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton in both Alaska and in the overall election.
Alaska Public Media’s 2016 Election Coverage
Alaska Public Media's coverage of the 2016 General Election.
