Ava White
Statewide Morning News Host/ReporterAva is the statewide morning news host at Alaska Public Media, and she covers local and state economic trends as a reporter. (Catch her weekly Economic Report on Thursdays.)
Ava started in her current role in February 2024, after working as a reporter for KNOM in Nome. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public communications, and a minor in communications.
Outside of work, Ava enjoys baking new recipes to give to her friends and family. Her favorite thing to make is a key lime pie.
Reach Ava at awhite@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8445.
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Using a menu from the American Farm Bureau, economist Mike Jones found the difference was about $100. -
Last winter, nearly 22,000 fewer visitors came to Alaska. The Alaska Travel Industry Association expects it could be slower this year. -
Looking to spruce up your weekend? The Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine things to do, with holiday events (and markets!) in full swing. -
The gap between the lowest and highest employment months is about 14% in the state, or a difference of 43,900 jobs. The next closest state is Montana at 6%. -
Plus, with Christmas coming up fast, we’ve curated a list of local markets. -
“The weather changed pretty quickly overnight and road conditions are not safe in most areas for the morning commute,” district officials said. -
“Side streets and upper elevations areas are not safe,” district officials said in an online message. -
Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and Anchorage is stuffed with events. -
Find details of where to shop local, plus a list of craft fairs.
