Mike Nederbrock
Photojournalist
Anchorage, AK
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Photojournalist Michael Nederbrock is a born and raised Alaskan who has worked in the local media for the past 33 years.
He's been working for Alaska's News Source for the past 18 years and loves traveling around the state and the country covering stories that matter to Alaska.
A winner of multiple Emmys and Murrow's and local awards, his favorite achievements have been shooting the Alaska Aces Hockey team win three Kelly Cup Championships in person and sharing that moment with viewers and covering the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Mike has also been snowboarding since 1985 and still rips it up!
(Photo Credit: Freeze Frame Photography)
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:32 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Joe Principe, an Army veteran was recognized and inducted into the USO Alaska Volunteer Hall of Fame.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:04 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
An entire section at the Loussac Library is dedicated to preserving the state's history called the Alaska Collection.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:26 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Grady Ward arrived in Alaska more than 70 years ago and was one of the first African-American pioneers to settle in the territory.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:48 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
When it comes to dinosaur bones, Alaska may not be the first place that most think of. However, it’s quickly becoming a hotbed for ancient, fossilized remains.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 8:57 AM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Thanks to Catholic Social Service's Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services, more than 400 families now call Alaska home.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:01 AM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Rheumatologist Dr. Dave Templin retires after 52 years in health care serving the Alaska Native community.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 9:37 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
The Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak recently released a new activity book for kids that touches on traditions, both old and new.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:39 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Cartoonist Chad Carpenter is celebrating 30 years of Tundra comics.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:48 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Six decades after a Presbyterian church in Juneau unexpectedly closed with no explanation given, the spiritual leader of that church is receiving a posthumous apology.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 3:55 PM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
Big Jet TV is a worldwide phenomenon! Creator, presenter and owner, Jerry Dyer, goes to airports all around the world livestreaming planes taking off and landing, and people love it, especially his subscribers. He was here in Anchorage a few weeks ago and photojournalist Mike Nederbrock and Dave Allgood went out and interviewed him while he was treating his audience to colorful commentary of the takeoffs and landings at the Airport. His British accent paired with his infectious enthusiasm for all that is aviation is palpable, and he calls the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport "aviation heaven” because of all the jumbo jets and wide variety of aircraft and planes that use the airport. He started almost six years ago and now it’s become his full-time job and passion.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 5:00 AM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
Waking up early isn't for everyone. But being able to go to a job you love can make all the difference. Photojournalist Mike Nederbrock caught up with "The Early Crew" at a place where you'll probably recognize the voice before you do the face.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 5:00 AM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
For this week's “The Early Crew” we're about five days early because National Coffee Day is Saturday. But just because there's a national day for it doesn't mean coffee lovers can't enjoy it every day. Photojournalist Mike Nederbrock headed to Eagle River to see what's brewing at Top Shelf Coffee.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 10:06 AM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
In this week's The Early Crew, photojournalist Mike Nederbrock learned why Aaron Passcar enjoys his job as a crossing guard at Nunaka Valley Elementary.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:00 AM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
It's a messy job, but somebody's got to do it. In this week's The Early Crew, photojournalist Mike Nederbrock hitched a ride on a trash truck.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
We're almost a month into the school year and a big topic was the bus driver shortage here in Anchorage. A call for action was put out and so far, people are stepping up to fill the roles. But this profession isn't anything new to one driver. It happens to run in the family. Photojournalist Mike Nederbrock caught up with the early crew at ASD Transportation.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 2:57 PM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
For those that work the overnight shift, sleep is pretty sacred. However, it's not always easy for everyone to get some shut eye. Luckily, there are places that can help with that. Photojournalist Mike Nederbrock caught up with the early crew at Alaska Sleep Clinic.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 5:00 AM AKDT
|By Mike Nederbrock
In this week's feature - photojournalist Mike Nederbrock headed to Wasilla to catch up with the early crew of Barbecue Babes.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 11:59 AM AKDT
We're kicking off a new segment called "The Early Crew." It's just that — highlighting different professions of people who are up for work before most people even begin their day — sort of like us. And who better to highlight their day-to-day tasks than one of our most experienced photojournalists — a name we say often here on the morning edition, Mike Nederbrock. Check out his visit to Sal's New York Grill. We do need to warn you, there's a good chance you'll be hungry after watching this.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:49 AM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
When kids head out for summer break, construction and maintenance crews head in.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:51 PM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
The Salty Dawg Saloon is a staple for Homer with a lot of history behind it.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 8:23 AM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
The Roadtrippin' crew visited an oyster farm in Homer.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 2:53 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Puppies train to become service dogs for Veterans through the non-profit organization, Paws for Purple Hearts.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2021 at 2:31 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
In this week's Telling Alaska's Story, meet photographer, Tracy Try.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 10:29 AM AKDT
|By Jay Luzardo and Mike Nederbrock
The building was evacuated; however, one person was transported to the hospital for “unknown injuries."
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 8:13 AM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Their jobs are to protect and serve. Police officers and firefighters put their lives on the line daily, but on this day, the biggest emergency was picking out the perfect toy for the perfect kid.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 7:24 PM AKST
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Pipeline Vocal Project is a trio who’s music was paired with a light show from the Palmer fairground's Christmas lights display.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 7:52 AM AKST
|By Mike Nederbrock
Photojournalist Mike Nederbrock makes a special delivery to the Alaska SPCA.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 8:13 AM AKDT
|By Ariane Aramburo and Mike Nederbrock
Owner and operator of Clay Owen Studio gets creative making mosaic art kits to help keep business booming.