Wednesday Evening 11/16/22

By Desiree Hagen

Published November 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM AKST

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Alaska’s two U.S. senators voted in favor of ending debate on a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights; Gov. Dunleavy is holding the lead in Alaska’s governor race; The City of Seward is again trying to sell its city-owned electric utility to Homer Electric Association; businesses spent more that $5 million for the right to explore state-owned land in the Arctic.

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Desiree Hagen

Originally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Desiree has called Alaska ‘home’ for almost two decades. Her involvement in radio began over 10 years, first as a volunteer DJ at KBBI, later as a host and producer, and now in her current role as a reporter. Her passions include stories relating to agriculture, food systems and rural issues. In her spare time, she can often be found riding her bicycle, creating art from handmade paper, or working in the garden.

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