Emily Schwing
News ReporterEmily has covered land and wildlife management, wildfire and local government extensively in Alaska since 2006. She has worked all over the state, from the Chukchi Sea Coast to the Wrangell Narrows and from the Canadian Border to the Seward Peninsula.
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Widespread rain and gale force winds are expected for Southwest Alaska through the weekend. -
Last week’s fierce storms aren’t unprecedented, but long-time residents say they aren't all that normal either. -
Matthew Nicolai uses a simple loop of string to create connections and tell traditional stories. -
A modern fashion designer and skin sewer, Golga Oscar draws inspiration from stories passed down to him from generations of Elders and ancestors. -
Martin Paul says his music and videos are supposed to offer a sense of healing, joy, and gratitude. -
Steve Stone finds unique ways to piece together whale bone, driftwood, and other natural materials to create the masks, carvings, and sculptures he’s known for. -
Merna Lomack Wharton takes a conservative approach with her signature touches as she pieces together regalia based on her great-grandmother’s design. -
‘Behind every catch you have a storyline': Food security is front and center in Cup’ik artist’s workRyan Bukowski’s uniquely carved and scrimshawed walrus tusks highlight his values, which center on hunting, fishing, and traditional ways. -
The parties usually celebrate a first catch, but one Mertarvik woman decided all of her children’s and grandchildren’s recent achievements were reason enough -
Many districts face a hiring and retention crisis, and the teachers who do make the trip to Alaska are finding lots of success.
