Wesley Early, KOTZ - Kotzebue
Wesley is the news director for KOTZ in Kotzebue. He previously worked at Alaska Public Media as a web editor, producer and education reporter.
Sullivan undergoes emergency appendectomy, in ‘good health’ following procedure
Senator Dan Sullivan underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Listen now
Showcasing your work: Eagle River art teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year
Jacob Bera is the fine arts chair at Eagle River high school. He has students at all levels, from kids who've never considered art as a hobby, to those who are just as passionate as he was in his AP Studio Art class. Listen now
Science around the house: Houston High teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year
Steve Hall is a math and science teacher at the high school in the Mat-Su town of Houston. Hall's style of teaching emphasizes a lot of hands-on learning. Listen now
Passion for identity: Mt. Edgecumbe science teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year
Chohla Moll is a science teacher at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. Moll's teaching style is rooted in making sure her students know about the culture and history of the land around them. Listen now
Serving your community: Sand Point teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year
Ingrid Cumberlidge is a third grade teacher from Sand Point. Cumberlidge has taught in the Aleutians East Borough School District for over twenty years, and her Sand Point roots run deep. Listen now
State and federal officials apologize to Alaska Natives for effects of bird regulations
Officials issued an apology for the consequences of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibited the spring and summer harvests of migratory birds and their eggs during the 1960s and 1970s. Listen now
49 Voices: Bobbie Sue Wolk of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Bobbie Sue Wolk in Anchorage. Wolk is originally from California and was the state's first licensed professional coach with the International Coaching Federation. Today she helps health professionals manage their stress. Listen now
Anchorage School District begins Yup’ik language immersion program
A kindergarten class in Anchorage has taken the first step in a Yup'ik immersion program this week, with plans to continue all the way through high school graduation. Listen now
49 Voices: Rhiana Gay of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Rhiana Gay in Anchorage. Gay is a kindergarten teacher at Creekside Park Elementary School, and while most Anchorage students started school this week, her batch begins on Monday. Listen now
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Anchorage health care providers discuss rural tele-health systems with FCC Commissioner
As part of his statewide tour of broadband systems, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr stopped in Anchorage today to hear from rural health providers. Commisioner Carr has already visited Unalaska and Palmer on his Alaska tour to learn about challenges with broadband Internet access. Listen now
Looking to fill niche and begin enterprise, Anchorage teen opens streetwear store
For Alaskans trying to purchase the latest Air Jordans, or the styles they see in a Drake music video, there really aren't a lot of options. A young Anchorage entrepreneur is looking to change that. Listen now
Can a Northeast Chinese city be Alaska’s next big trading partner?
This morning, a group of Chinese business delegates from the northeastern city of Harbin visited Anchorage to foster discussions over future endeavors the two entities can work together on. Listen now
Anchorage Assembly member Tim Steele announces resignation due to ‘serious health issue’
Early this morning, Anchorage Assembly member Tim Steele announced that he would be resigning from his position due to a "serious health issue." Listen now
Controversial former Anchorage LIO building to become new APD headquarters
The controversial former Legislative Information Office in downtown Anchorage will have a new tenant: the Anchorage Police Department. Listen now
New chancellor selected for UAA
The University of Alaska Anchorage will have a new chancellor. Listen now
49 Voices: Lyndea Kelleher of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Lyndea Kelleher in Anchorage. Kelleher is graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage on Sunday and will be the student speaker at the commencement ceremony. Listen now
AK: What does Black Panther mean to America’s most diverse community?
Residents of Anchorage got a chance to get up close and personal with the film Black Panther when one of the stuntwomen and actresses from the film visited Clark Middle School to talk to the Mountain View community last Saturday. Listen now
Deadline for Teacher of the Year nominations at the end of the month
The nomination deadline for the 2019 Alaska Teacher of the year is coming up at the end of the month. Listen now
49 Voices: Victoria Petersen of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Victoria Petersen in Anchorage. Petersen is our intern this spring, and next week she'll be launching the print version of her hyperlocal news blog, The Spenardian. Listen now