Wesley Early
@wesleyearly.bsky.social
Anchorage reporter for @alaskapublic.org I focus on city government, the police, child care and other general topics. Bartlett High and University of Alaska Anchorage grad who loves all things Alaska, Sade and Star Wars.
Email: wearly@alaskapublic.org
Email: wearly@alaskapublic.org
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy says President Trump has signed a federal disaster declaration for the Western Alaska storms and flooding that has forced thousands to relocate.
October 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy says President Trump has signed a federal disaster declaration for the Western Alaska storms and flooding that has forced thousands to relocate.
“Next time in Moscow” - Vladimir Putin
Here are some shots of the Alaska summit held on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with President Donald Trump & Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Though there were hopes for an agreement re: a ceasefire with Ukraine, no deal was made.
Here are some shots of the Alaska summit held on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with President Donald Trump & Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Though there were hopes for an agreement re: a ceasefire with Ukraine, no deal was made.
August 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“Next time in Moscow” - Vladimir Putin
Here are some shots of the Alaska summit held on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with President Donald Trump & Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Though there were hopes for an agreement re: a ceasefire with Ukraine, no deal was made.
Here are some shots of the Alaska summit held on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with President Donald Trump & Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Though there were hopes for an agreement re: a ceasefire with Ukraine, no deal was made.
On Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote that he will have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15.
August 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
On Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote that he will have a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15.
Small preview for tonight's Alaska News Nightly.
This may be the longest "reporting from" list I've ever had to read.
This may be the longest "reporting from" list I've ever had to read.
June 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Small preview for tonight's Alaska News Nightly.
This may be the longest "reporting from" list I've ever had to read.
This may be the longest "reporting from" list I've ever had to read.
Received a court document that shows a current DHS official telling a Michigan court that the termination of a SEVIS [Student and Exchange Visitor Information System] record does not automatically mean somebody's visa has been revoked.
Only the state department can revoke a visa, per the official.
Only the state department can revoke a visa, per the official.
April 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Received a court document that shows a current DHS official telling a Michigan court that the termination of a SEVIS [Student and Exchange Visitor Information System] record does not automatically mean somebody's visa has been revoked.
Only the state department can revoke a visa, per the official.
Only the state department can revoke a visa, per the official.
My next question to Alaska volcano researchers:
What are the chances that Mount Spurr erupts as Nelly says “Hot Shit!” ?
What are the chances that Mount Spurr erupts as Nelly says “Hot Shit!” ?
April 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My next question to Alaska volcano researchers:
What are the chances that Mount Spurr erupts as Nelly says “Hot Shit!” ?
What are the chances that Mount Spurr erupts as Nelly says “Hot Shit!” ?
I've been following the termination of international student visas in Alaska, and was sent a copy of a visa revocation letter last night. We'll have a story later today on one of the four University of Alaska students who's seen his credentials revoked, "without prior notice."
April 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I've been following the termination of international student visas in Alaska, and was sent a copy of a visa revocation letter last night. We'll have a story later today on one of the four University of Alaska students who's seen his credentials revoked, "without prior notice."
The Anchorage Assembly was treated to a performance from the West Anchorage High School production of Hadestown during their meeting this evening.
The cast was honored with a resolution, and will be performing an encore at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
The cast was honored with a resolution, and will be performing an encore at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
April 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The Anchorage Assembly was treated to a performance from the West Anchorage High School production of Hadestown during their meeting this evening.
The cast was honored with a resolution, and will be performing an encore at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
The cast was honored with a resolution, and will be performing an encore at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
These are four headlines from the last four days that aren’t being attributed to a reporter.
Who is writing these? Maybe I’m being a stickler, but this isn’t being accountable.
Who is writing these? Maybe I’m being a stickler, but this isn’t being accountable.
March 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
These are four headlines from the last four days that aren’t being attributed to a reporter.
Who is writing these? Maybe I’m being a stickler, but this isn’t being accountable.
Who is writing these? Maybe I’m being a stickler, but this isn’t being accountable.
Anora is great, but this was the real Best Picture of 2024.
March 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Anora is great, but this was the real Best Picture of 2024.
The University of Alaska's Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program has (seemingly) scrubbed most instances of "Alaska Native" on its website. This coincides with the UA Board of Regents voting to get rid of DEI-related language.
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
February 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The University of Alaska's Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program has (seemingly) scrubbed most instances of "Alaska Native" on its website. This coincides with the UA Board of Regents voting to get rid of DEI-related language.
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)