In Depth Alaska
In Depth Alaska

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: 2026 Fur Rondy preview

In Depth Alaska: 2026 Fur Rondy preview

Anchorage’s Fur Rondy is celebrating its 91st year as festivities kick-off in downtown Anchorage Feb. 26. Lauren Maxwell spoke with new Executive Director Dakotah Fujan, who said she’s excited to be part of what’s considered the city’s premier winter festival which she said has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years.

Federal Reserve 101

Federal Reserve 101

With all the talk about the Federal Reserve, we decided to do a quick review of what it is, what it's supposed to do and why it's the subject of controversy right now. Al Biss, Certified Financial Planner with Biss Wealth Partners, explains.

Last meal before you die...

Last meal before you die...

Senior reporter Rebecca Palsha sits down with Nathan Bentley, Chef and Owner of Altura Bistro in Anchorage, Alaska, after the recent James Beard nomination. 

In Depth Alaska: Kikkan Randall

In Depth Alaska: Kikkan Randall

Eight cross-country skiers with Alaska ties were selected this week to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics next month in Italy.

With such strong representation from the 49th state, a line can be drawn connecting the current crop of Alaska’s best to those who came before and helped inspire the latest generation of Alaska’s winter stars.

With the Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo games starting up on Feb. 6, Kikkan Randall took a moment with Alaska’s News Source to lay out her expectations on the Alaskans representing Team USA.

Impacts of Greenland on Alaska

Impacts of Greenland on Alaska

With Greenland prominent in the headlines, Augusta McDonnell talks with Professor Cameron Carlson, Dean of the College of Business and Security Management at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks about the potential impacts on Alaska. 

Financial planning for 2026

Financial planning for 2026

With the New Year on our minds, Tracy Sinclare sat down with local Certified Financial Planner Al Biss with Biss Wealth Partner to talk about what we can do now to set us up for a successful 2026.

In Depth: Looking forward after a roof collapse

In Depth: Looking forward after a roof collapse

Doug Murray has been an instructor at Juneau Shotokan Karate Club for more than forty years. He sat down with reporter Joe Allgood after the roof of the dojo collapsed due to heavy snowfall in Southeast Alaska. While the loss of their dojo is unfortunate, he's hopeful about the future of the club. Here is an extended version of that conversation. 

Dry January

Dry January

Reporter Lauren Maxwell sits down with Tiffany Hall with Recover Alaska about Dry January and how you can be more successful in cutting back on your alcohol use. 

In Depth Alaska: Mayor Suzanne LaFrance talks about a possible sales tax.

In Depth Alaska: Mayor Suzanne LaFrance talks about a possible sales tax.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance sat down with reporter Lauren Maxwell to discuss the state of Anchorage's finances including the possibility of cuts and a potential sales tax.

In Depth with Rick Thoman

In Depth with Rick Thoman

Over the weekend, three people fell through the sea ice near Kotzebue. One man, 46-year-old Elmer Brown, was rescued but later died. Another man was rescued and one is still missing as of this recording. Matt Mertes spoke with Climate Specialist Rick Thoman with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness about how the sea ice on Alaska's coast has changed over the years and what happens now.