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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Anchorage needs to build 1000 new housing units each year, up from about 200 annually right now, according to mayor Suzanne LaFrance. -
Ballot Measure One would raise the minimum wage and allow workers to accrue sick leave. Many business owners say it makes sense, while others believe it’ll drive up high operating costs even further. -
Organizers of the workshop said they hoped it encouraged participants to think about pursuing music, to increase the number of Alaska Native artists. -
She’s 11 years old, about 300 pounds and arrived in Anchorage this week on a FedEx flight. -
Photos of the animal recently circulated widely online, prompting a flurry of debate about whether the animal was a wolf or just a dog. -
The dividend landed in bank accounts across the state Oct. 3. The total amount includes a normal dividend of $1,403.83 plus a $298.17 energy relief payment. -
The deal could have some benefits for travelers, but some worry that could come at the cost of jobs and service, especially in Hawaii. -
It’s one of several new initiatives at Solid Waste Services that aim to keep organic material and plastics out of the landfill. -
The 2024 PFD will drop into Alaskans' bank accounts next month. And we want to know: What do you plan to do with your check this year? -
Alaska’s isolation makes it harder for content creators to make a living off their social media. But the state’s unique fashion and landscapes can help too.
