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

State health department restores access to vital records following cyberattack

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Megan Pacer

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has identified who was behind the cyberattack against their online systems in May, and restored access to the vital records system.

Sports

4-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey announces new cancer diagnosis via Facebook

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Charlie Sokaitis

Lance Mackey announced on Facebook Tuesday that he's been "diagnosed with cancer again."

Education

Anchorage schools need to fill scores of jobs ahead of the school year

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Charlie Sokaitis

The Anchorage School District is facing a workforce shortage with less than two weeks remaining before the school year starts.

Education

Anchorage School Board OKs updated COVID-19 mitigation plan for district

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Marlise Irby and Megan Pacer

The updated COVID-19 mitigation plan for the school district calls for daily cleaning of classrooms, full, regular class schedules and mask wearing by staff, students and visitors while indoors.

Sports

Seward will host a parade for gold medal swimmer Lydia Jacoby

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Patrick Enslow

A parade is being organized to celebrate Lydia Jacoby in Seward.

Latest News

News

Anchorage Assembly questions health director appointee ahead of expedited confirmation vote

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Daniella Rivera

Anchorage assembly members grilled the mayor's health director appointee Tuesday on his qualifications for the job, his understanding of public health and controversial comments he’s made about the pandemic.

News

Murkowski highlights how Alaska could benefit from infrastructure bill

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Taylor Clark

More than $500 billion is proposed in the bill to improve infrastructure. Here's some of what Alaska could get.

News

Alaska weighing options to push back on new review of ANWR leasing

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Sean Maguire

Alaska officials are deciding how to push back against a second review of leasing ANWR.

News

Months later, an injured eagle rescued by a tow truck driver is set free

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Lauren Maxwell

An injured eagle that was rescued by a tow truck driver is set free after months of rehabilitation at the Bird Treatment and Learning Center.

News

Governor to spend $250,000 in state funds to share information about his new PFD plan

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Sean Maguire

Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to spend up to $250,000 in state funds on radio, online and television advertising to share information about his new 50-50 Permanent Fund dividend plan.

News

New anonymous crime tips app launches for Alaskans

Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 3:26 PM AKDT

By Jay Luzardo and Connor Matteson

Alaska Department of Public Safety announced its release of the AKtips app, which will allow Alaskans to submit anonymous tips and view alerts.