Shaleece Haas
multimedia journalist
(510) 316-2687
shaleece.haas@gmail.com
Childbirth injures women in Ethiopia {photo}
In much of the developing world, childbirth is a risky undertaking. More than 100,000 women every year suffer injuries that leave them incontinent and alone.
Not a Normal Age: Confronting elderly suicide {video}
Advances in medicine mean that Americans are living longer. But they’re also living sicker. For many seniors, the burdens of old age are more than they can bear.
Sea bird refuge celebrates centennial {radio}
To celebrate St. Lazaria Island’s centennial as a bird refuge, local agencies hosted the first public tour of the island, where 500,000 seabirds make their nests.
Composer brings Tlingit music to Hollywood {radio}
Among the few home-grown elements in “The Proposal,” set in Sitka, AK, is a Tlingit wedding chant, composed by a local musician.
Mentally ill seniors see gap in care {radio}
Alaska has a robust senior care program, but one segment of the older population is having a difficult time finding the care they need: those with mental illness.
Rapper merges Native culture, hip hop beats {radio}
Loren Sands, AKA Halfsmoked, is an unlikely rap artist. The young musician writes lyrics influenced by the people, places and cultures of Southeast Alaska.
Setting up house in a mobile home {video}
For some people, an RV is more than just recreational. It’s a place to call home. When Al-Aam Al-Rulm’s house went into foreclosure, he turned to a home on wheels.
Sitka celebrates sunny Fourth of July {photo}
Sitkans who came downtown to celebrate Independence Day were rewarded with glorious weather. But there were other things to love about the Fourth of July.
SE Alaskans react to Palin resignation {radio}
In Southeast Alaska, residents and legislators were already celebrating the Fourth of July holiday when news broke about Governor Sarah Palin’s resignation.
Senior services halt new applications {radio}
Elderly and disabled Alaskans seeking Medicaid coverage for home-based care are going to have to wait. And no one knows how long.
Native Alaskan artist shares craft and culture {radio}
Emily Johnston, a Cu’pik artist from Nunivak Island, Alaska, learned to weave grass baskets from her mother. Now she’s passing on the tradition.
In Berkeley, biodiesel grows up {video}
In Berkeley, California, a women-owned collective is turning an old pumping station into a 7-Eleven of alternative energy.