Casandra Mancl

Assignment Editor

Casandra Mancl, or Cassey as most of us know her, is an Assignment Editor at Alaska's News Source. Born and raised in Alaska, she began as an intern at Alaska's News Source and now works on the assignment desk.

Casandra is a recent graduate from Southern Oregon University with a degree in Digital Cinema, and a double minor in Digital Journalism and Communication Studies. In high school, she began studying broadcast journalism, film, video editing and theater. Upon graduating high school, she was recognized as a National Honor Thespian by the International Thespian Society for her excellence in theater and performing arts.

Casandra is a film enthusiast and enjoys watching movies and theater reviews during her free time. She enjoys video editing, writing, storytelling, sewing, crocheting, knitting, dancing and is always looking for a new project to start.

Crime

Alaska State Troopers are requesting public assistance in searching for for 38-year-old Dustin...

Alaska State Troopers arrest ‘armed and dangerous’ Wasilla man

Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:05 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

Alaska State Troopers made an arrest on Saturday in the search for a Wasilla man suspected of a violent felony crime.

Entertainment

'Uncle Ted' play opening Friday night in Anchorage

‘Uncle Ted’ theater drama makes its way to the stage

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:09 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

Thirteen years after the death of Sen. Ted Stevens, his story has made its way to the Cyrano’s Theatre Company stage in a one-man show titled “Uncle Ted.”

News

2 humpback whales entangled near Juneau reported to NOAA

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:01 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

Two entangled whales near Juneau were reported to authorities on Monday.

News

Wainwright post office closed indefinitely due to staffing issues

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 7:48 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

Wainwright mayor Chester Ekak says the post office is closed until further notice.

Inside the Gates

JBER conducting controlled burns to mitigate wildfire danger

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl and Georgina Fernandez

JBER is conducting their annual prescribed fire operations to protect the base from wildfire by removing potential fuel sources.

News

Anchorage science teacher named Alaska Teacher of the Year

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 11:09 AM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

A Dimond High School science teacher was named 2024 Alaska Teacher of the Year by the Department of Education and Early Development.

Last Frontier Honor Flight arrives in Washington, D.C.

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

On Thursday, 22 Alaska veterans with The Last Frontier Honor Flight visited the war memorials in Washington, D.C. The honor flight's mission is to take Alaska war veterans to the nation's capital to visit the memorials made in their honor. Their families and guardians joined them on this journey across the country.

Last Frontier Honor Flight arrives in Washington, D.C.

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 9:56 AM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

Telling Alaska's Story

Anchorage Opera to host American debut of ‘Missing’

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:03 PM AKST

By Elena Symmes, Eric Sowl and Casandra Mancl

The last day of the performances on Mar. 12th, coinciding with Ashley Johnson-Barr Day to commemorate both victims and survivors of violence.

Community

Woman using plane to drop ‘turkey bombs’ for rural Alaskans in Skwentna

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:20 PM AKST

By Casandra Mancl

For rural Alaskans living off the road system, it can be difficult — and often expensive — to get a Thanksgiving turkey.

Telling Alaska's Story

A mask created by Alaska Native artists is displayed at Alaska Pacific University on Oct. 16,...

2 Native artists display work at Alaska Pacific University

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:57 PM AKDT

By Casandra Mancl

The work of Alaska Native artists Joe Senungetuk and Fred Anderson is on display throughout the month of October at two galleries on Alaska Pacific University's campus.