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

Residents want vote on limiting cruise ship access in Juneau

Updated: 16 minutes ago

By Associated Press

Some Juneau-area residents have filed paperwork seeking to qualify for the local ballot proposed limits on cruise ships in Alaska’s capital city.

News

Alaska denied oil check benefits to gay couples, dependents

Updated: 25 minutes ago

By Associated Press

Court documents show the state of Alaska for years maintains a discriminatory policy that denied some same-sex spouses benefits by wrongly claiming gay marriage was not recognized in Alaska, long after courts ordered they be recognized.

News

Biden taps ex-Obama official as Interior Department deputy

Updated: 33 minutes ago

By Associated Press

The White House is naming a former Obama administration official to be deputy secretary at the Interior Department after dropping plans for a more liberal nominee who faced key Senate opposition. President Joe Biden has nominated Tommy Beaudreau to the No. 2 post.

News

NTSB public board meeting scheduled for fatal 2019 plane collision near Ketchikan

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Jay Luzardo

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public board meeting next week to determine the probable cause of the deadly midair crash between two Alaska floatplanes that left multiple people dead or seriously injured in May 2019.

Morning Edition

Make a Wish: Eagle River teen became NFL pro for the day

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Taylor Clark

It's been three years since Korben Senden retired from the NFL at the age of 13. He's never stopped being grateful to Make-A-Wish ever since.

Latest News

News

Work to clear Hatcher Pass avalanches pushed back to Friday

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Dave Leval

Five avalanches closed a major portion of the road to Hatcher Pass on Easter Sunday

Sports

Anchorage Wolverines announce head coach and plans for inaugural season

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Patrick Enslow

The Anchorage Wolverines named Mike Aikens as the expansion franchise's head coach for the 2021-2022 North American Hockey League Season.

News

APOC denies expedited consideration of Dunbar campaign’s complaint

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Beth Verge

APOC has denied the Dunbar campaign's request for expedited consideration of its complaint against Dave Bronson's campaign, which alleges campaign finance violations.

News

Tow truck driver rescues injured eagle near mile 80 of the Parks Highway

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Lauren Maxwell

A tow truck driver rescues an injured eagle and carries him to safety.

Anchorage Votes

Live updates: Bronson leads mayoral race by more than 1,400 votes

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Alaska's News Source Digital Team

Alaska’s News Source is bringing you the latest municipal election news as it happens. All live updates will be posted here as results come in.

News

Inside the Gates: Paratroopers train to jump at all times, in any weather

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Dave Leval

More than 100 paratroopers took part in recent night exercise.