THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL INTERNSHIP
Reporting for the Daily Sitka Sentinel through the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism exchange program. I covered local news, community events and environmental issues in Sitka, conducting interviews and writing daily stories for print and digital. This role has strengthened my commitment to community-focused journalism across Alaska.
Ailing Eagle Goes to Raptor Center for Rehab
This was a same-day story. While reviewing the Sitka police report Sandy Paulson reads each morning, I saw a call about an injured eagle and followed up with the Raptor Center. What I found became a surprisingly sweet and fascinating story, not just about one bald eagle, but about this time of year and the work the Raptor Center does behind the scenes. The story ended up being picked up by Juneau Independent.
Noted Pianist to Share 'Echoes Through Time' Friday
I feel honored I had the opportunity to cover an accomplished pianist, focusing on her musical journey and how she designed her concert for Sitka.
Symposium to Explore Sitka's Land and Sea
I wrote a pre-event article on the State of the Sound, an educational community event focused on Sitka’s land and sea.
Experts: Local Plans are Key in Landslide Policy
I covered the two-day SLIPP conference, highlighting how communities and experts come together to address landslide risk and response.
Octopus to Star at Kids’ Imagination Library Event
My first article for the Daily Sitka Sentinel, featuring a not-so-giant Pacific octopus.
News Reports
MEHS Junior Hermann Nears 1000 Point Milestone
Writing sports has been a learning curve, but I’ve found I really enjoy finding the human narrative within these stories. This piece focuses not just on the game, but on the junior’s promising future.
State of The Sound Organizers
I interviewed four of the organizers together at the Sitka Science Center, having a sit-down conversation about the upcoming event.
MEHS Basketball Coach
I conducted a phone-interview with Coach Marshall about the most recent game, as well as Junior Kaden Hermann’s 1000 point milestone.
Interviews
Matt Wilson, Biologist
I interviewed aquarist Matt Wilson by phone about the Sitka Sound Science Center’s new Pacific octopus.
Raptor Center
I interviewed Jennifer Cedarleaf, avian director at the Sitka Raptor Center, following up on an injured bald eagle reported in the Sitka police log.