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Steve MacDonald started his news carreer as a DJ at KABN Radio in Big Lake. He was named news director at KTVA-TV in 1986. Ten years later, Steve joined Channel 2 News and in July 2008 was named news director. More>>
Maria Downey has been with Channel 2 News since 1985. She is currently the assistant news director and co-anchor of the NewsHour. She continues to report on top issues throughout the state, including consumer-related issues. More>>
Ed Bennett brings nearly 40 years of journalism and public affairs experience to the assignment desk at KTUU Channel 2 News. More>>
Sheila Balistreri is the producer and anchor of the "Morning Edition" and has been with Channel 2 News more than 15 years. Sheila started her journalism career in Bismarck, ND, at KFYR-TV, following her graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles. More>>
Megan Baldino is the co-anchor of the Channel 2 News Late Edition and a general assignment reporter. Before her promotion to Late Edition anchor in July 2005, she was the Weekend Edition anchor for three years at KTUU-TV. More>>
Sean Doogan is co-producer and co-anchor of the Channel 2 News Morning Edition. During his tenure at KTUU, Sean has reported on oil and gas policy, politics, the military, and rural issues. More>>
Jackie is chief meteorologist for Channel 2 News and weather anchor for the "5:00 Report," "Newshour" and "Late Edition." More>>
Scott Elnes is originally from the Emerald City of Seattle and is the thrilled to be the weather anchor and latest addition to the Channel 2 News Morning Edition. More>>
Tracy Sinclare is the "Weekend Edition" weather anchor for Channel 2 News. She graduated from East Anchorage High School and worked for the trans-Alaska piepline prior to becoming a meteorologist at Channel 2. More>>
With over 20 years behind and in front of cameras, Robert has a colorful background in the entertainment industry. He has been a member of Actors Equity Association and is a Screen Actors Guild member. More>>
In 1984 when John Carpenter was hired on at KTUU, Ronald Reagan was in his first term as president. As Sports Director and anchor of the 5 O' Clock Report and Channel 2 Newshour, Carp makes a great living watching sports and daytime dramas, getting paid to fish and making fun of Maria Downey, More>>
Before anchoring sports for the "Weekend Edition," Kevin Wells lived in Maryland, Syracuse and Fairbanks. Kevin has been with Channel 2 Sports since August 2003. More>>
Rebecca Palsha was named the anchor and producer of the Weekend Edition in September of 2009. Prior to coming to KTUU-TV in July 2005, Rebecca worked for a local competitor, KIMO, for two years as general assignment reporter, and later, as the 10 o'clock anchor and producer. More>>
Leyla Santiago comes to KTUU as a television journalist with experience reporting live from the field and working behind the scenes on the assignment desk. She joined Channel 2 News in March 2008. More>>
Charlie Sokaitis grew up around sports in Alaska. He joined the Channel 2 News team in 2007 and brings his self-depracating humor to the Weekend Edition. More>>
Lori Tipton came to Channel 2 News from cable TV in Georgia. She currently serves as chief reporter in the Valley Bureau. More>>
Marcus was born in Newcastle, Ind., in 1947. He's been reviewing movies for Channel 2 News on Thursdays since 1991. The reason he is still at his job is because he is the oldest employee and no one, especially his superiors, wants that distinction. More>>
Jason Lamb joined Channel 2 News in August 2008 as a general assignment reporter. He has previously worked in both St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism. More>>
Ashton joined Channel 2 News as a reporter in January 2009 after previously working at an NPR station and then at an NBC affiliate, both in Missouri. More>>
was born and raised in the hills around Fairbanks, Alaska, which is where he attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks, majoring in journalism and minoring in Arctic skills. Casey values the people and camaraderie in a fast-paced newsroom above all else. That, and the thrill of breaking a good story with them. More>>
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