KDLL

KDLL public radio, an NPR affiliate, serves Alaska’s central Kenai Peninsula. Its mission is to provide a comprehensive source of intelligent programming that reflects the diverse viewpoints of the listening community—programming tailored for their community.

Current Position

Location: Kenai, Alaska

Beat: Effects of state budget policies on rural communities in Alaska

Position:

With no local governments of their own, rural communities feel the impact of policy and economic decisions made at a higher level. In addition, as the oil and gas industry declines, companies attempt to squeeze more productivity out of old deposits, through fracking, directional drilling and other technologies, without investing in upgrading infrastructure.

Reporter: Riley Board