In Depth Alaska

Last week, Asad Ramzanali, Chief of Staff for the White House Office on Science and Technology Policy, was traveling through Alaska to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Arctic Research and Policy Act. He sat down with Tracy Sinclare to discuss how technology can help the Arctic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alaskan and bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics Alev Kelter stopped by the studios at Alaska's News Source and talked with our Digital Content Manager Joey Klecka about the experience at the Olympics and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, August 25th, a landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska killed one person and destroyed 4 homes. One of the homes was owned by Bill and James Montiver. Reporter Joe Cadotte sat down with the couple to talk about their experience as the earth shifted beneath them. Here is an extended version of that interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Johnson and his father were mauled by a brown bear while hunting in Cooper Landing over the weekend. Tyler was flown to Anchorage and John Thompson had the opportunity to speak with him as he recovers. Here is an extended version of that interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the shooting death of 16-year-old Easter Leafa by Anchorage Police Officers, Investigative Reporter Jonson Kuhn spoke with community leaders about what they want to see happen next. These are the extended interviews with Celeste Hodge Growden, President and CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus and Lusiana Hansen, CEO and Founder of the Polynesian Society of Alaska.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Lauren Maxwell sat down with Farina Brown, Anchorage's new Homeless Coordinator to hear directly from her about what she sees for the future. Here is an extended version of that conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning 2 Gold Medals at the Paris Games, Alaskan Kristen Faulkner spoke with John Thompson about the wins and the future.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people fly over Alaska every day and with more than 130 volcanoes in the state -- 54 of them have been active in recorded history -- being able to monitor those volcanoes is incredibly important.  Tracy sinclare spoke with a researcher from uaf who is trying to make those volcanoes a little easier to monitor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 1, 2024 marks 30 days in office for Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Investigative reporter Jonson Kuhn spoke with LaFrance a few days before that milestone to get her thoughts on the first month. Here is an extended portion of that interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, the Women's U.S. Rugby team won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. This is the first medal in rugby in 100 years. John Thompson spoke with Alaskan Alev Kelter after the win.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, two Russian and two People’s Republic of China aircraft were intercepted in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Wednesday, military officials say. The aircraft were intercepted by U.S. and Canadian fighter jets, according to a release by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. Madison Knutson spoke with Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan about his reaction to these...

On Tuesday, Mayor-Elect Suzanne LaFrance named Deputy Chief Sean Case as the new Chief of Police for the Anchorage Police Department. Investigative Reporter Jonson Kuhn spoke with Dep. Chief Case about this announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alaska Judicial Council is accepting applications to serve as a justice on the Alaska Supreme Court after it announced that Chief Justice Peter Maassen will retire in January 2025. Alaska's News Source anchor Joe Cadotte sat down with Maassen to discuss why he decided now to retire and how the council will find a suitable replacement for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Rebecca Palsha interviewed Suzanne LaFrance on the day she declared victory in the Anchorage mayoral race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Dan Sullivan talks about the state of fish in Alaska and how Russia has impacted the market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey gives us the facts and forecast on whether Anchorage can break the seasonal snowfall record, plus how this year compares to others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Phuc Phan Thi is in Alaska this weekend. The name might not mean anything at first but you've almost certainly seen her picture. When she was 9 years old in 1972, she was the center of a photo called "The Terror of War."  Reporter Georgina Fernandez sat down with her and talked about the day that picture was taken and what her life is like now. Here is the extended version of that interview. ...

Listen to the full Alaska's News Source 2024 Mayoral Debate with Mayor Dave Bronson and challengers Suzanne LaFrance, Chris Tuck and Bill Popp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariane Aramburo talks with the candidates for the Anchorage School Board Seat E, Kay Schuster and incumbent Pat Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariane Aramburo talks with the candidates for the Anchorage School Board Seat F, challenger Angela Frank and incumbent Dora Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariane Aramburo talks with the candidates for the Anchorage School Board Seat G, Carl Jacobs and Chelsea Pohland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigative producer David Bernknopf shares the story of Kimberly Fitka O'Domin from Marshall, Alaska. She was reported missing on June 15, 2023 and her body was found 12 days later down river. Her family believes she was murdered. Law enforcement says this appears to be an accidental death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey speaks with Climate Specialist Rick Thoman about the 2023 Arctic Report Card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Nov. 30, 2018, a 7.1 earthquake shook Southcentral Alaska. As we look back at that event, Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey talks with Dave Snider from the National Tsunami Warning Center about why a tsunami warning was sent that morning and what to do when the next earthquake occurs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race spoke with Alaska's News Source Managing Editor Mike Ross about the painful loss of members of his dog team after they were struck by a snowmachine last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.