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

APD asks for public’s help with unsolved 2020 homicides

Updated: 30 minutes ago

By Beth Verge

The Anchorage Police Department says the public can still help with several unsolved homicides.

News

DHSS reports 195 new COVID-19 cases

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Marlise Irby

A total of 1,398,649 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Alaska since the pandemic began.

News

Far-right personality ‘Baked Alaska’ arrested in riot probe

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Associated Press

Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Sports

Alaska will be well represented on U.S. ski team at U23, junior world cross-country championships

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Patrick Enslow

U.S. Ski and Snowboard named its U23 and Junior FIS Cross Country World Championship teams on Friday.

News

Turpin Street near 11th Avenue, Debarr Road reopened after collision

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Malia Barto

Anchorage police are investigating the collision and say injuries have occurred.

Latest News

News

Fatal collision closes northbound lanes of Minnesota Drive near Spenard

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Malia Barto

All northbound lanes of Minnesota Drive between Spenard Road and W 35th Avenue are closed as police investigate a vehicle collision.

News

Study details declines in COVID-19 transmission in Anchorage, after masking orders were put into place

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Hank Davis

The first mask order placed into affect reportedly resulted in a month-long drop in COVID-19 transmission rates in Alaska's largest city.

Crime

No charges filed against APD officers in fatal shootings of corrections officer, unarmed man

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Daniella Rivera

Anchorage Police Department Officers involved in two fatal shootings last year will not face charges after a review by the Alaska Department of Law’s Office of Special Prosecutions (OSP).

News

New businesses selected to participate in the Anchorage Restaurant Rescue Program

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Elinor Baty

A new group of restaurants has been chosen to be part of the second round of United Way of Anchorage's Restaurant Rescue Program.

News

Several candidates officially launch campaigns for Anchorage mayor on 1st day of filing

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Dave Leval

A current assembly member and a former assembly member are among the candidates who filed Friday for the April 6 election.

News

PPP applications open for more small lenders

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Jennifer Summers

Begining on Jan. 15 certain lenders are able to take applications for first and second draw applications for the Paycheck Protection Program.