Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, Author at Alaska Public Media

Neff first out of Rainy Pass, takes lead

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - March 7, 2016

After arriving to Rainy Pass in third, Hugh Neff wasted no time in getting back on the trail.

49 Voices: Dennis Ricker of the Mat-Su

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - March 4, 2016

This week we're hearing from Mat Su Valley resident Dennis Ricker. Ricker came to Alaska from Colorado in 1978 and was a wildland firefighter until he retired. Download audio

Fur Rondy carnival celebrates 50 years with a Golden Carousel

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 29, 2016

The Fur Rondy carnival is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To commemorate the event, Golden Wheel amusements, the family-owned company that runs the carnival, has introduced a new ride: The Golden Carousel. Download Audio

49 Voices: Robert Johnson of Anchorage

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 26, 2016

This week we’re hearing from Robert Johnson who’s lived in Alaska since the mid ‘80s. Download audio

Anchorage sets record for most days without snowfall

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 22, 2016

A nearly 60-year-old record for low snowfall went down over the weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Snider confirmed that Saturday night was the 37th day in a row without snow in Anchorage. The streak had started on January 15th. Download Audio

Anchorage to tie record winter with 36 straight days of no snow

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 19, 2016

Anchorage is on its way to tying an almost 50-year-old weather record. Since January 15th , there has been no measurable snowfall in the city. Download Audio

49 Voices: Ryan Kennedy of Anchorage

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 19, 2016

This week, we're hearing from Ryan Kennedy, an unemployed carpenter who lives in Anchorage. Download Audio

49 Voices: Laurie Fernandes of Anchorage

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 12, 2016

This week we’re hearing from Laurie Fernandes. Laurie moved to Anchorage with her husband and children last June from Houston, TX. "People do a lot outside in Houston, but I think we just felt it was a great opportunity with work to come up and a great opportunity for the family to see a different side of life and explore and have so many different experiences." Download Audio

49 Voices: EJ David of Anchorage

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - February 5, 2016

This week we’re hearing from EJ David, a Psychology professor from UAA and keynote speaker at the First Alaskans Institute 2016 Racial Equity Summit.

49 Voices: Altharia Fields-Roberts of Anchorage

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - January 29, 2016

This week we’re hearing from Altharia Fields-Roberts an unemployed cook from Anchorage. Altharia moved to Anchorage from Detroit 31 years ago and found that the less busy Anchorage was more to her liking.

Middle Way restauranteur branches into pizza territory

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - January 28, 2016

Last Saturday was the grand opening of Hearth Artisan Pizzas, a pizzeria owned by Jon Campabello, who also runs the restaurant next door: Middle Way Cafe. Download Audio

49 Voices: Davante Owens of Anchorage

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage - January 22, 2016

This week we’re hearing from Davante Owens, a UAA student who graduated high school in Anchorage and originally attended college and played football in Minnesota. He later came back to Anchorage to finish his studies after joining the Army. downloadaudio: