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: 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
Following Trump visit, Chinese president stops in Anchorage to meet with Walker
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, landed in Anchorage today after meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday. Xi is scheduled to meet with Gov. Bill Walker.
49 Voices: Shawna Rudio of Unalaska
This week we're hearing from Shawna Rudio in Unalaska. Rudio is a high school English teacher at Unalaska City School. Listen now
Legislature passes bill recognizing Black Americans’ efforts in AK Highway construction
The Alaska legislature today passed a bill formally recognizing the contributions of Black Americans in building the Alaska Highway 75 years ago. Listen now
49 Voices: Cole Tamblyn of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Cole Tamblyn in Anchorage. Tamblyn is the head brewer at Resolution Brewing Company. Listen now
49 Voices: Shaylyn “Yosty” Storms of Unalakleet
This week we're hearing from Shaylyn Storms, though most people know her as Yosty. Storms is from Unalakleet, but she currently works in Anchorage as a regional director for ANSEP. Listen now
Anchorage Teamsters building break-in results in personal information theft
Last week, members of Teamsters Local 959 were informed by the union that a break-in had occurred at their building on January 26 and that personal information for those members who were contacted had been compromised. This information included names and social security numbers. Listen now
Mitch Seavey wins the 2017 Iditarod in record time
For the sixth year in a row, a member of the Seavey mushing family has claimed the top spot in the Last Great Race. This year it was Mitch Seavey who finished the Iditarod at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. Listen now
49 Voices: Carlos Tayag of Unalaska
Now it’s time for 49 voices. This week we're hearing from Carlos Tayag in Unalaska. Tayag is the Teen and Leisure program coordinator for the city and moved to the island from Washington three years ago. Listen now
King salmon sport fishing in Upper Copper River closed this season
The Department of Fish and Game announced today (March 7) that all king salmon sport fisheries in the Upper Copper River drainage will be closed this season due to declining salmon returns. Listen now
As mushers race to Nome, a Chicago educator will teach on the trail
The Iditarod trail won't be full of just mushers: a teacher will be following along as part of a yearly program. Listen now
Senate passes bill to recognize Black soldiers’ efforts in building Alaska Highway
The state Senate today (March 6) unanimously passed a bill that would make October 25th African American Soldiers' Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day. Listen now
49 Voices: Ivan Simonek of Wrangell
This week we're hearing from Ivan Simonek in Wrangell. Simonek emigrated from Czechoslovakia in the 60s. Listen now
49 Voices: Kokayi Nosakhere of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Kokayi Nosakhere in Anchorage. Nosakhere is community coordinator for Anchorage's branch of the NAACP. Listen now
49 Voices: Zion Phillips of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Zion Phillips in Anchorage. Phillips is a UAA freshmen and president of UAA’s Black Student Union. Listen now
49 Voices: Lawrence Bahovec of Wrangell
This week we’re hearing from Lawrence Bahovec in Wrangell. Bahovec has lived all over Southeast Alaska since he was a baby and recently celebrated his 100th birthday on January 4. Listen now
49 Voices: Jannelle Trowbridge of Nome
This week we're hearing from Jannelle Trowbridge from Nome. Trowbridge is a UAA student and Arctic Youth Ambassador who almost a decade ago sailed up to Alaska with her family from Michigan. Listen now
49 Voices: John Parsi of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from John Parsi in Anchorage. Parsi is an attorney and also moonlights as a member of various comedy troupes. Listen now
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