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Action Line takes listeners on a journey through the heart of Juneau, Alaska, engaging with the individuals shaping our community. From spirited discussions with local leaders and change-makers to insightful conversations about the challenges and triumphs facing our region. This isn't just news—it's a powerful exploration of the events and ideas impacting our way of life. Tune in to join a community of listeners who are passionate about making a difference and staying informed about the real issues affecting our neighborhoods and beyond.
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Senator Jesse Kiehl joins Action Line to discuss education funding, Haines public safety, disaster relief for condo owners in Juneau, commercial fishing loans and more.About Jesse Kiehl represents Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Gustavus, and Klukwan. Born and raised in Anchorage, Jesse graduated from Whitman College at the end of the 1990s after an internship with US Sen. Ted Stevens in Washington, DC. But his internship for Gov. Tony Knowles brought him to Juneau - that's when he knew he'd found home. Jesse worked as a legislative staffer for Southeast state senators for eighteen years, working on behalf of all Northern Southeast communities. He served more than seven years on the Juneau Assembly, including as finance committee chair. He brings his experience balancing the city budget and his work supporting public safety and education to his new role as a state senator, along with statewide connections from his work on the board of the Alaska Municipal League. Jesse and his wife are raising two daughters in the capital city.
Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser joined Action Line host Jordan Lewis to discuss the School Consolidation plan and both its economic and human impacts.
Governor Mike Dunleavy joined Action Line with host Jordan Lewis to talk about hot education topics in Alaska, such as base student allocation, charter schools, and correspondence schools.
Serene Hutchinson and Elizabeth Arnett joined Action Line with Host Jordan Lewis to discuss Tourism Best Management Practices as Juneau moves further into cruise ship season
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce joined Action Line to talk on their upcoming summer events including the Spirits of Alaska.
From April 2-4, up to a hundred newly minted agency workers and about a dozen orientation presenters gathered at the Centennial Hall for a 3-day, in-person orientation about the U.S. Forest Service, its history, workforce, mission, values, relationships, and priorities. Mitchell Ferrell, Regional Environmental Coordinator, Chloe De Camara, Special Uses Permit Administrator, and Niovis ‘Nio’ Ash, Administrative Staff Officer, join host Jordan Lewis on Action Line.
Senator Jesse Kiehl joins host Jordan Lewis to talk about what's happening in the legislature.
President/CEO of Travel Juneau Liz Perry and City & Borough of Juneau Tourism Manager Alexandra Pierce joined Jasz Garrett to discuss the upcoming visitor season.
Host Jordan Lewis talks with Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser following a March 14th Juneau School Board meeting.
Port Director Carl Uchytil joined Action Line to discuss Docks & Harbors news with host Jordan Lewis.
Executive Director of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Maggie McMillan and Chamber Board President-Elect. and Attorney at Law Ben Brown joined Action Line to share what the Chamber is up to this spring. Reporter Jasz Garrett fills in for host Jordan Lewis.
Juneau Police Department Deputy Chief Krag Campbell joined Action Line to talk about crisis intervention training, recruitment, and a special retirement of JPD's best friend. Reporter Jasz Garrett fills in for Jordan Lewis.
CBJ City Manager Katie Koester joins acting host Jasz Garrett on Action Line to talk about Assembly meeting agendas, Juneau residential property assessments rising, and the Senior Citizen Hardship Tax Exemption Program.
State Senator Jesse Kiehl joined acting host Jasz Garrett on Action Line Tuesday to discuss Senate Bill 242, Senate Bill 140, and the Alaska Legislature's plans to vote on Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders.
The Alaska House of Representatives ended days of deadlock with an unusual bipartisan triumph late Thursday, voting 38-2 to authorize a major increase in the state’s funding formula for public schools. Host Jordan Lewis talks with Rep. Andi Story about Senate Bill 140.
Action Line Host Jordan Lewis meets with Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser and Juneau School Board President Deedie Sorenson ahead of a special meeting at 5:30 PM in the JDHS library on Thursday. There will be one action item: the Adoption of School Reconfiguration/Consolidation Plan (Final Reading).
Host Jordan Lewis interviews Anna Tollfeldt, a Biological Technician with the Forest Service in Wrangell, Zayleen Kalalo, a Tribal Relations Specialist with the Chugach National Forest, Elizabeth Graham, an Entomologist in Juneau, and Dr. Priscilla Morris, the Wood Utilization and Stewardship Program Coordinator at the U.S. Forest Service, about what it's like to be a woman in STEM.
Action Line host Jordan Lewis and reporter Jasz Garrett interview new Juneau Police Department Chief Derek Bos on his priorities and accountability.
Host Jordan Lewis interviewed Rep. Sara Hannan on Action Line. In this episode, they talk about tobacco policies in Alaska and education.
This month's Trends Magazine published by the Department of Labor focused on the impacts non-residents have on Alaska's workforce. Economist Rob Krieger and Chief of Research & Analysis Dan Robinson joined Action Line.
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