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

A girl speaks at the podium during an Anchorage School Board meeting.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 29, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - November 29, 2024

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Friday on Alaska News Nightly: Alaska turns...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - July 16, 2024

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Alaska's lieutenant governor makes her case...

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 15, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - July 15, 2024

Police shoot an armed man in Downtown Juneau. Also, An Anchorage nonprofit hopes tiny homes will help shelter homeless residents. And, Anchorage police propose a 45-day timeline to release body camera footage of critical incidents.

The community of Ambler along the Kobuk river as seen from the air

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 21, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - June 21, 2024

Southwest tribes continue their fight against the Donlin gold mine, while supporters express confidence in the project. Plus, for the third time, a group of Sitkans is aiming to limit cruise ship tourism. And, maintenance crews deal with the impact of major weather events on Southeast hiking trails.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 15, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - March 15, 2024

Governor Dunleavy vetoes a bipartisan education funding bill. Plus, Anchorage mayoral candidates respond to dozens of campaign signs being vandalized. And, a Kasigluk Yup'ik dance group prepares for this year's Cama-i dance festival.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - March 14, 2024

Millions in federal grants for tribes and tribal organizations to respond to climate change announced today. Plus, once considered a conservation success, Alaska's humpback population appears to be declining. And, Army officials finalize a child care center at Fort Wainwright.

Students at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School hold up letters that read "quyana" during an assembly.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 8, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - March 8, 2024

Charter school principals weigh in on a new state option to approve charters. Plus, Alaska students are waiting longer to hear about aid.

Alaska News Nightly: February 19, 2024

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - February 19, 2024

A comprehensive and controversial education bill gets stalled before a House vote. Plus, the federal government rejects Alaska's transportation project plan, potentially costing the state billions. And, an Anchorage skier becomes the first American man to win a World Cup distance race in decades

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 29, 2023

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - December 29, 2023

A cargo vessel catches fire and is directed to Dutch Harbor. Plus, How search and rescue dogs helped first responders during last month's deadly Wrangell landslide. And, Petersburg bird watchers celebrate a successful Christmas Bird Count.

Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings From Across The State (Image of hosts Wesley Early and Steve Himmel on snowy background)

Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across the State 2023

Steve Heimel, APRN Contributor and Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - December 19, 2023

Join hosts Steve Heimel and Wesley Early for this annual two-hour tradition of season's greetings statewide.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 6, 2023

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - March 6, 2023

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Monday on Alaska News Nightly: The Dunleavy...

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 26, 2023

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - January 26, 2023

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Thursday on Alaska News Nightly: Alaska gets...

A beach under cloudy skies with driftwood and spruce treees on a small island in the background

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 25, 2022

Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - November 25, 2022

Ketchikan's tribe hopes federal funds can offset impacts from climate change. Also, Juneau's food bank continues to see high demand after a pandemic spike. And residents in St. George emerge from almost a month of no running water.