Kim Daehnke

Photojournalist

Anchorage, AK

Kim Daehnke has been working in broadcasting in Alaska since 1982, when KTUU News was located in the basement of the Fourth Avenue Theater building. In his subsequent years in public broadcasting, a notable assignment was Emmy-winning breaking news coverage of the Exxon Valdez disaster for the PBS News Hour. After returning to KTUU, Kim produced videos for various state agencies and Alaska Native organizations on topics ranging from substance abuse to managing wildlife populations. Having travelled extensively throughout rural communities in Alaska, Kim enjoys meeting people from the many different cultures that make up this state.

(Photo Credit: Freeze Frame Photography)

Education

Boston University

Awards

Emmy Award winning coverage of the Exxon Valdez oil spill for the PBS News Hour

Community

Dutch family recipe reminds pastry chef of her father.

The Flying Dutchman offers memories and tradition wrapped up in a puff pastry

Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 4:39 PM AKST

By Jennifer Summers and Kim Daehnke

Local pastry shop offers memories and traditions in Yule Krans.

Latest News

News

Body of second boater found near Whittier

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Tim Rockey

The body of the second boater who was reported missing on Wednesday has been found near Whittier.

Travel

M/V Tustumena to be replaced using federal infrastructure funding

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Tim Rockey

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced from Kodiak that the M/V Tustumena will be replaced by a new state ferry, which will cost between $200-250 million and take five years to build.

News

Wasilla man dead after fatal crash

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Tim Rockey

A Wasilla man has died after a fatal car crash on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway.

Traffic

Broken water main repaired, road reopened

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Tim Rockey

A broken water main has closed Beaver Place in Northeast Anchorage while crews work to repair it.

Crime

Anchorage police searching for man with escape warrant

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Tim Rockey

Anchorage police are asking for help from the community to locate an Dmitri Christensen.

Latest News

News

Anchorage bond rating continues to play big role in city’s budget battle as assembly considers Bronson’s vetoes next week

Updated: Dec. 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM AKST

By Patrick Enslow

The Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Dave Bronson still disagree over the municipality's 2022 budget, as the assembly is set to consider his budget vetoes next week.

Community

Alaska Native Heritage Center holiday bazaar returns this weekend

Updated: Dec. 4, 2021 at 7:30 AM AKST

By Beth Verge

The Alaska Native Heritage Center will welcome the public back this weekend for its holiday bazaar after organizers opted out of putting the event on last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

Police at Anchorage airport seized close to $100,000 in illegal drugs over the Thanksgiving holiday

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 9:00 PM AKST

By Dave Leval

Airport police said they recovered marijuana and methamphetamines over the Thanksgiving holiday in Anchorage.

Crime

Anchorage man indicted on attempted murder charge in connection to February shooting

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 8:13 PM AKST

By Tim Rockey

An Anchorage man is scheduled to be arraigned in Anchorage Superior Court on charges including attempted murder stemming from an incident in February.

Coronavirus

Anchorage Health Department changes COVID-19 testing process, closing Loussac Library site with little notice

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 7:15 PM AKST

By Connor Matteson

Visit Healthcare testing sites, which thus far have been used by the Municipality of Anchorage to administer COVID-19 tests to residents, are slowly being changed over as the municipality makes the switch to Capstone Family Medicine based out of Wasilla.

News

Donut shop alters recipe after losing key ingredient due to supply shortages

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 6:35 PM AKST

By Georgina Fernandez

Grizzly Donuts in Eagle River three weeks ago changed their chocolate donut recipe after learning that their chocolate icing supplier was going to be six weeks delayed in their shipment due to the national supply chain shortage.