Sage Smiley is the News Director at KYUK. With a background in audio storytelling and a passion for rural radio and community-centered journalism, she covers a diverse range of topics including construction, real estate, food and beverages, and cultural movements. Sage's work has been featured in KSTK, KTOO, Alaska Public Media, KYUK Public Media, Anchorage Daily News, SAFE STREETS STRONG COMMUNITIES, Chilkat Valley News, and Aspen Public Radio.
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Sage Smiley's coverage primarily focuses on local government and political news in Wrangell, Alaska. The majority of the articles are related to local events, such as legislative sessions, community issues, and natural disasters impacting the area.
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By: Sage Smiley
A power outage from Glenwood Springs to Silt shut off electricity to thousands Saturday afternoon. Residents reported a flash and a boom near New Castle along a transmission line that afternoon, but as of the evening, Xcel Energy had not confirmed the cause of the outage.
Bonfire’s new roastery in Glenwood Springs nearly doubles the size of the facility, and makes a home for a more efficient roasting machine. The location will be open to the public to visit and learn more about Bonfire’s coffee.
By: Sage Smiley
Last winter’s record-low snowpack stressed many businesses in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Whether they’ve been around for decades or are just starting out, they hope it’s not the new norm.
By: Sage Smiley
Much of the local economy from Aspen to Parachute is focused on the outdoors. But this summer’s drought and the record-low snow year raise questions about how businesses can diversify in a changing climate.
By: Sage Smiley
There are 73 short-term rentals in unincorporated Pitkin County, compared to over 2,300 in the City of Aspen and Snowmass Village, or about 4,200 in Breckenridge, according to a recent study.
By: Sage Smiley
Reporter Kaya Williams has closely followed the development of complex plans to redo the Lift One corridor. She spoke with Aspen Public Radio’s Sage Smiley about a new sequencing agreement that maps out a construction plan over the next three years.
Carbondale's beloved Crystal Theatre transitioned from a traditional business model to a nonprofit last year, allowing its leaders to fundraise and explore new programming. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series that highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.
KYUK, along with public radio partners Alaska Public Media and KNBA, have been honored with a national Edward R. Murrow award for their collaborative coverage of the impact of ex-typhoon Halong on the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta — those who remain in their villages, and the hundreds who remain displaced.
By: Sage Smiley
The nonprofit High Country Volunteers connects over 100 local nonprofits with volunteers from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series that highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.
By: Sage Smiley
Pitkin County leaders have approved a visionary document that outlines county priorities and policies for the next 24 years. Vision 2050 touches on Pitkin County’s aspirations for affordability, limiting climate impacts, preserving rural life and balancing the region’s economy.
