In Depth Alaska

Extended interviews from Alaska's News Source about a wide variety of topics that impact Alaska and Alaskans.

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In Depth Alaska: Alaska's fentanyl crisis

U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska, Michael Heyman, sat down with us to discuss the fentanyl crisis in Alaska and why drug cartels specifically target our state.

In Depth Alaska: Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance addresses growing homeless camp frustrations

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance addressed the frustrations residents are feeling amidst the growing homeless camps and shelters soon closing.

In Depth Alaska: Archbishop Bellisario speaks on the life of Pope Francis

We learned of the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning. Reporter Georgina Fernandez sat down with Archbishop Andrew Bellisario of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau to speak about the Pontiff's legacy and his own personal meetings with Pope Francis. Here is an extended version of that conversation.

In Depth Alaska: Fr. Hayes speaks on the life of Pope Francis

After hearing about the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning, Associate Producer Casandra Mancl spoke with Fr. Madison Hayes about the times he met with Pope Francis and the legacy he leaves behind.

In Depth Alaska: Sen. Dan Sullivan talks LNG and Russian incursions into Alaska's air space

John Thompson sat down with Senator Dan Sullivan to talk about the future of LNG, Russian incursions into Alaska's air space and DOGE cuts.

In Depth Alaska: Mt. Spurr activity declines slightly

A combination of recent possible changes within the mountain and the Alaska Volcano Observatory’s (AVO) inability to detect volcanic gases via air or satellite data has led to some uncertainty in the current unrest on Mt. Spurr. Chief Meteorologist sat down with Matthew Haney, Scientist in Charge at the AVO, to discuss the latest information and what they are seeing on Mt. Spurr.

In Depth Alaska: Meg Zaletel

Assembly member Meg Zaletel has been Executive Director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. On Friday, she announced she would be stepping down from that position this summer. Reporter Quinn White sat down with Ms Zaletel to talk about her time at the coalition.

In Depth Alaska: Sen. Sullivan talks about the military base at Adak and aviation safety in Alaska

John Thompson had the opportunity to speak with Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday afternoon. They covered topics from possibly re-opening the Military base at Adak to aviation safety in Alaska. Here is that conversation.

In Depth Alaska: Shaq Aribuk

In 2019, Shaq Aribuk contracted a rare bacterial infection that cost him his legs and his sight. Shaq said it has been a challenging journey adjusting to life, but reached out to the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for help. Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Shaq to hear his story.

In Depth Alaska: Market volatility, tariffs and 401Ks

Financial advisor Al Biss, Biss Wealth Partners, sat down with Tracy Sinclare to talk about market volatility, how the changing tariff situation could impact personal and business decisions and your 401K.