Katie Reuther is a Chinese American audio journalist whose work explores culture, food systems, and community storytelling. Prior to joining KUCB as a regional reporter for the Aleutian Islands, Reuther produced broadcast and on-demand content for Marketplace, APM Studios, Out There podcast, and Heritage Radio Network. Her independent work has been archived by the Vermont Folklife Center and the Library of Congress, and published by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. In 2019, she received a Fulbright grant to research organic agriculture in China. Before transitioning to audio journalism, Reuther earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Middlebury College and a master’s degree in food studies from Chatham University. She is an AIR New Voices alum and a graduate of the Salt Institute.
Beat: Regional reporting for the Aleutian Islands
The regional reporter covers the Aleutian Islands, amplifying the voices of residents in remote communities and highlighting underreported issues. They report on fisheries, climate, infrastructure, culture, and public policy across the Aleutian chain. The reporter gathers stories, travels when possible, and provides coverage that connects Aleutian communities and informs the broader region.