Evan Erickson is a News Reporter at KYUK. With a diverse background that includes roles as a copy editor and audio engineer, he focuses on regional interest and world news, particularly in North America and Latin America, while also covering topics related to aviation and animal care. Evan's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as NPR, KTOO, and the Anchorage Daily News.
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Evan Erickson's coverage is primarily focused on local news in Alaska, with a particular emphasis on issues affecting rural communities and indigenous cultures. His reporting covers a wide range of topics including government announcements, events, culture & society, agriculture & farming, business & industry, and government & politics.
Given the diversity of topics covered by Evan Erickson, pitches should cater to his interest in local Alaskan issues such as rural communities' challenges with heating fuel quality or changes in alcohol laws impacting remote areas. Experts who can provide insights into indigenous culture preservation or fisheries management specific to Alaska could be relevant for potential collaboration.
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Bethel police officers shot and killed a man at a residence early on the morning of June 7.
By: Evan Erickson
Wilson says she’s a political outsider with a background in business who understands the needs of Alaskans in the way that her late, great uncle, former Gov. Wally Hickel, also did. Wilson spoke with KYUK ahead of her recent campaign stop in Bethel.
By: Evan Erickson
A St. Mary's man has been sentenced to serve three years in federal prison for providing illegal guiding services and defrauding dozens of would-be moose hunters out of thousands of dollars.
Fraternal twins Drini and Vjosa Pellumbi have more in common than the same birthday. So far, their education and career paths have followed side by side.
On June 28, family and friends held a funeral in Bethel for Chester Kashatok of Kwigillingok.
Two men in Bethel face a range of felony charges for allegedly running an operation that marketed and sold large amounts of alcohol without a license in the “damp” community.
By: Evan Erickson
The 45-year-old had been missing from Kwigillingok since the night of the ex-typhoon in October 2025. He was the son of 67-year-old Ella Mae Kashatok, whose body was found one day after the storm. Her brother, 71-year-old Vernon Pavil, is still missing.
A man from Atmautluak has been charged with manslaughter and other felony charges after a man was shot to death in a home on July 1.
Alaska State Troopers said that they received a report from Akiachak tribal police just after midnight on July 6 that 37-year-old Fred Nose Jr. had stabbed his cousin, 41-year-old Randy Nose, who later died from his injuries.
By: Evan Erickson
Russian Mission Elder Alexandra Quak-aq Kozevnikoff said that she was prepared to face another season of total salmon fishing closures on the lower Yukon River.
