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For more than four decades, Alaska News Nightly has brought you award-winning statewide news. From Dutch Harbor to Prudhoe Bay, from Metlakatla to Kaktovik, Alaska News Nightly covers every corner of Alaska.
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For more than four decades, Alaska News Nightly has brought you award-winning statewide news. From Dutch Harbor to Prudhoe Bay, from Metlakatla to Kaktovik, Alaska News Nightly covers every corner of Alaska.
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Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc 3877 University Dr Anchorage AK 99508-4676 907-550-8444
Episodes
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 16, 2025
5/16/2025
Alaska lawmakers urge congress to extend health insurance subsidies. Plus, tribal leaders speak out against proposed cuts to the Indian Health Service. And, students and teachers in Kake learn to speak Tlingit with poetry.
Duration:00:26:21
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 15, 2025
5/15/2025
An elections reform bill is just one piece of legislation to watch in the final week of the legislative session. Plus, the FBI warns Alaskans to be wary of potential online scams. And, Little Norway Festival is in full swing in Petersburg.
Duration:00:26:28
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5/14/2025
Work requirements proposed in Congress could kick thousands of Alaskans off Medicaid. Plus, lawmakers table a bill to open tribally run schools. And, gaps in funding can disrupt Indigenous cultural activities meant to address high rates of suicide.
Duration:00:26:29
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5/13/2025
Indigenous leaders in the Y-K Delta address high rates of suicide by focusing on Yupik' culture. Plus, missile defense systems under construction at Fort Greely might already be outdated. And, a martial arts program at a remote Southeast Alaska school is one of a kind.
Duration:00:26:24
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 12, 2025
5/12/2025
Reaction to Gov. Dunleavy's hiring freeze for most state agencies. Plus, one of the few in-state residential programs for children dealing with a mental health crisis closes. And, an Aleutian island's residents hope the Army will formally recognize a forgotten World-War II cemetery.
Duration:00:26:27
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 9, 2025
5/9/2025
Sen. Dan Sullivan hopes a new law will protect Alaska fisheries from foreign fleets.
Duration:00:26:15
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 8, 2025
5/8/2025
Lawmakers react to Gov. Dunleavy's threat to veto an education funding boost unless legislators include his policy changes. Plus, Anchorage city officials prepare to offer funding support for child care using marijuana taxes. And, one lucky family boasts three of the five Kuskokwim Ice Classic's winning tickets.
Duration:00:26:26
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5/7/2025
The Alaska Senate settles on a $1,000 PFD as they pass a budget bill to the House. Plus, Republicans in Congress stay silent as Democrats object to new oil leasing in ANWR. And, the question of who won the Nenana Ice Classic is still up in the air as workers review thousands of paper entries stored in cubbies.
Duration:00:26:10
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5/6/2025
Alaskans around the state gather to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones. Plus, lawmakers propose a corporate income tax change to raise revenue for the state. And, a therapist offers advice on how to discuss divisive issues with loved ones.
Duration:00:26:29
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 5, 2025
5/5/2025
A congressional budget bill would strip environmental protections to allow oil drilling and mining in Alaska. Plus, a lawsuit claims Alaska prisons are unconstitutionally denying health care to inmates. And, a festival in Nome brings together musicians from rural high schools all over western Alaska.
Duration:00:26:27
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 2, 2025
5/2/2025
Lawmakers express renewed optimism and some skepticism over prospects for a gas line. Plus, charged with illegal voting, Samoan Whittier residents are at the center of a constitutional question about citizenship. And, soon-to-be-grads on the Kenai Peninsula learn about the harsh realities of adulthood, like paying bills.
Duration:00:26:24
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 1, 2025
5/1/2025
Lawmakers await a decision from Gov. Dunleavy on whether to veto the latest education funding bill. Plus, Trump wants lower oil prices and more production. Experts say that's a tough combination. And, Alaska Pacific University posthumously honors Alaska Flag designer Benny Benson.
Duration:00:26:26
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
4/30/2025
State lawmakers pass a new education funding bill with bipartisan support. Plus, a lawmaker hopes a new law requiring cancer warnings with alcohol sales will have wide-reaching health benefits. And, proposed cuts to NOAA could put a well-known Alaska climate researcher's job at risk.
Duration:00:26:25
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
4/29/2025
A plane crash in Nanwalek leaves two people dead, including a well-known Alaska Native artist. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski wants Congress — and Alaskans — to push back against Trump's overreach. And, a Four-time Junior Iditarod champion inspires other young mushing fans along the trail.
Duration:00:26:25
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 28, 2025
4/29/2025
Senators pass another bill to boost education funding after Gov. Dunleavy vetoed their last attempt. Plus, international students at the University of Alaska have their legal status restored. And, the Kuskokwim Ice Classic tripod in Bethel signals that spring is here.
Duration:00:26:25
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 25, 2025
4/25/2025
Scientists say the Trump administration's planned cuts would devastate climate research in Alaska. Plus, despite a strained relationship with the U.S., Canada's Yukon affirms its ties to Alaska. And, a Lingít artist blends modern materials with traditional indigenous garments.
Duration:00:26:16
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 24, 2025
4/24/2025
State lawmakers consider yet another education funding bill. Plus, a University of Alaska graduate sues the federal government for revoking his legal status. And, Anchorage's Fairview neighborhood mourns the closing of its historic Carrs grocery store.
Duration:00:26:27
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
4/23/2025
Lawmakers get back to work on education funding after failing to override the governor's veto. Plus, Alaskans will need a REALID or other tribal ID cards to board domestic flights starting next month. And, Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA uses her platform to talk about her experience.
Duration:00:26:15
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4/22/2025
Legislators fail to override Gov. Dunleavy's education funding veto. Plus, climate scientists study Arctic sea ice alongside Utqiagvik whalers. And, swim lessons in Juneau teach both parents and toddlers how to stay safe in the water.
Duration:00:26:27
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 21, 2025
4/21/2025
Protestors visit Congressman Nick Begich's office to support Medicaid funding. Plus, federal employees in Juneau who were fired and reinstated have been fired again. And, a Bethel police officer receives an award for her quick response in saving a child's life.
Duration:00:26:21