Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
754 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsFor 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 News Nightly: Friday, August 7, 2020
August 08, 2020 01:40Some physicians worry data on Alaska’s healthcare capacity isn't telling the whole story. And, judge sides with the city of Anchorage against a defiant restaurant. Plus, a new brewery opens in Sitka.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 6, 2020
August 07, 2020 01:43Anchorage restaurant owners are furious with the mayor's shutdown order. And, parents in Juneau want more details on the school start plan. Plus, how difficult is it to cross the Canadian border right now?
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
August 06, 2020 01:37Alaska's first cruise cuts its sailing short after a passenger get a positive COVID test result, enrollment in the state's largest school district is down, and syphilis cases in Alaska are up.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
August 05, 2020 01:54The latest on the Recall Dunleavy campaign, an Anchorage restaurant defies city's shut down order, and a fishing community struggles without its fish.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 3, 2020
August 04, 2020 01:49A healthcare executive resigns following her husband's firing, a small cruise sets sail, and tug boats keep Alaskans supplied.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 31, 2020
August 01, 2020 01:52An Alaska state representative and six others died today after two planes collided midair near Soldotna. And, critics say a recent environmental policy change could cut the public out of the process. Plus, how did a decertified police officer find work at a Sitka jail?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 30, 2020
July 31, 2020 01:35Senator Lisa Murkowski condemns President Trump's tweet predicting election fraud. And, Ketchikan's school board votes for a normal school schedule this fall. Plus, fishing activists lobby for more help.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
July 30, 2020 01:38Anchorage extends its emergency proclamation citing the increase in COVID-19 cases. And, the Interior Department prepares to open its Alaska office for investigating cases of murdered and missing indigenous people. Plus, residents split between Newtok and Mertarvik question the fairness of their law enforcement.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
July 29, 2020 01:43Workers in Alaska hope the state's senators will support extending federal unemployment benefits. And, some Mertarvik residents say moving farther from the Newtok airport has led to preventable deaths. Plus, fish processors in Unalaska have mixed reviews about evacuating staff during the recent tsunami warning.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 27, 2020
July 28, 2020 01:35Some residents say they're healthier after moving away from the eroding Newtok village. And, staff at Southeast domestic violence shelters worry about why they're seeing fewer calls for help. Plus, a Catholic school in Kodiak closes for the foreseeable future.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 24, 2020
July 25, 2020 01:40A lawsuit over absentee ballot applications for the upcoming election heads to federal court. And the Food Bank of Alaska says it's seeing far more people in need amid the pandemic. Plus, Sand Point, close to Tuesday's earthquake, deals with the damage.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 23, 2020
July 24, 2020 01:49A lawsuit over absentee ballot applications for the upcoming election heads to federal court. And the Food Bank of Alaska says it's seeing far more people in need amid the pandemic. Plus, Sand Point, close to Tuesday's earthquake, deals with the damage.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
July 23, 2020 01:51Anchorage announces a new mandate scaling back bar and restaurant capacity. And state lawmakers consider expanding a court system that focuses on treatment instead of prison time.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
July 22, 2020 01:44So far, fishing towns have stayed largely safe from fishing industry COVID-19 cases. And Alaska teachers voice concerns about returning to the classroom. Plus, a show tunes singer who usually performs for cruise ship tourists takes his act to the Juneau IGA instead.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 20, 2020
July 21, 2020 01:47The Army Corps of Engineers prepares to publish an important Pebble Mine study later this week. And Anchorage officials defend the city's plan to expand services for the homeless.Plus, the cruise ships may be absent but tourists are still visiting Juneau.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 17, 2020
July 18, 2020 01:40A surge in Covid-19 cases in Anchorage has local health officials sounding the alarm. And how doctors like Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink are avoiding the virus in their own lives. Plus, a late-night kitten rescue in Ketchikan.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 16, 2020
July 17, 2020 01:40Hospitals in Anchorage say they're seeing more people with symptoms of COVID-19. And, regional airlines stay afloat after buying some of Ravn's assets. Plus, Ketchikan rallies around an artist whose work was vandalized.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
July 16, 2020 01:44Some teachers in Anchorage feel the district's reopening plan is not cautious enough. And, the Sitka Assembly votes to remove a statue of a Russian colonist. Plus, the Ketchikan community continues to discuss police reform.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 14, 2020
July 15, 2020 01:43Officials say young people are driving the increase in Alaska's coronavirus cases. And, international students in Alaska react to new guidance from the Trump administration. Plus, a new FCC program could help tribes provide broadband to their communities.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 13, 2020
July 14, 2020 01:40Lost visitor revenue could force Alaska's SeaLife center to close for good. And, Juneau provides jobs for unemployed seasonal workers. Plus, new research on the impact of Alaska's oil industry on polar bears.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 10, 2020
July 11, 2020 01:48Hospitalizations in Anchorage more than doubled this week as positive coronavirus cases continue to increase. And, more Alaskans are visiting outdoor spaces and leaving a mess behind. Plus, Wasilla High School's administrators grapple with debate around the school's Native American mascot.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 9, 2020
July 10, 2020 01:49The Anchorage School District outlines its plan for fall. And, a small commuter airline in Southern California- with some Alaska experience- will revive Ravn. Plus, pandemic challenges forced a Sitka farmers market to adapt, but it continues to operate in part to address food insecurity caused by the pandemic:
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
July 09, 2020 02:05Pediatricians in Alaska weigh-in on school reopening. And, Juneau residents gather to support local and national police. Plus, wildfire managers think this year's fire season will remain pretty quiet.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
July 08, 2020 01:47Anchorage bar owners push back against being publicly named in connection with positive COVID cases. And, is Alaska's airport screening process working? Plus, what can testing for COVID-19 antibodies show?
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 6, 2020
July 07, 2020 01:49Workers at an Anchorage transitional care center describe trying to contain Alaska's largest coronavirus outbreak. And, some Alaska businesses received more than five million dollars from a paycheck protection loan. Plus, some communities in Alaska maintained 4th of July traditions over the weekend.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 3, 2020
July 04, 2020 00:58Bars take another hit after being linked to some covid-19 outbreaks. And, Denali National Park visitation is at an all time low. Plus, some advice on celebrating the 4th during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 2, 2020
July 03, 2020 01:44Officials say some of Anchorage's public health resources are maxed out as the coronavirus spreads. And, new data on the diversity of Alaska's State Troopers. Plus, a new mural in Petersburg celebrates an Alaska Native leader.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
July 02, 2020 01:50Alaska's top doctor says bars have been linked to several coronavirus outbreaks. And, the Sealaska Heritage Institute hopes to further the discussion on Indigenous copyright. Plus, what not to do if you come across an entangled whale.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
July 01, 2020 02:11Which disabilities might prevent someone from using a mask? And, Senator Lisa Murkowski comments on the debate over police funding. Plus, how the coronavirus has delayed some court cases in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 29, 2020
June 30, 2020 02:00A federal fisheries management memo bars employees from explicitly referencing COVID-19. And, a church in Kotzebue reopens to parishioners. Plus, why dogs in Sitka are getting sick from shellfish.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 26, 2020
June 27, 2020 01:43Health officials in Alaska continue to encourage mask wearing to slow the spread of coronavirus. And, an Alaska Native artist weighs in on the debate around statues of historical figures. Plus, the first signs of community spread of COVID-19 appear in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 25, 2020
June 26, 2020 02:07Ravn Air Group receives dozens of bids for all, or parts, of its bankrupted airline. And, a Ketchikan teacher wins a statewide teaching award. Plus, commercial salmon fishing returns to Kuskokwim Bay.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 24, 2020
June 25, 2020 02:59Anchorage's mayor says masks may be required if coronavirus cases continue to rise. And, new funding moves the controversial Ambler Road project forward. Plus, the pandemic continues to affect the salmon market.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
June 24, 2020 02:11A Juneau resident challenges the state's expansion of who can apply for CARES Act funds. And, business owners struggle to navigate mask policies. Plus, an Alaska Native village grapples with a priest's past alleged abuse.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 22, 2020
June 23, 2020 02:01The University of Alaska president resigns. And, tribal governments in Alaska ask the federal government for permission to hunt out of season: Plus, neither pandemic nor rain could stop Fairbanks' annual Midnight Sun baseball game.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 19, 2020
June 20, 2020 01:59Ketchikan officials ask for calm after announcing a COVID-positive traveler visited several social events. And, the infamous "Into the Wild' bus gets a helicopter ride to a new location. Plus, how a supreme court decision on discrimination could impact LGTBQ Alaskans.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 18, 2020
June 19, 2020 02:06Immigrants living under DACA in Alaska, cheer today's Supreme Court decision. And, childcare providers are struggling financially as they seek assistance from the state. Plus, Juneau wants to put $1 million towards funding temporary jobs for locals out of work.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
June 18, 2020 02:05Anchorage police and firefighters struggle to diversify their workforce. And, the Anchorage School District superintendent defends her decision to keep the school resource officer program. Plus, the Northwest Arctic Borough begins to fill long-vacant public safety positions.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
June 17, 2020 01:58Canada extends its border crossing restrictions. And, the proposed Pebble Mine says it will offers Bristol Bay residents an annual dividend. Anti- mine activists are critical of the tactic. Plus, a new craft store knits together the creative community in Sitka.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 15, 2020
June 16, 2020 02:27Alaska doctors ask the governor to consider a mask mandate. And, healthcare experts worry about coronavirus fatigue in the state. With a virtual Celebration, Native artists miss out on arts and crafts sales.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 12, 2020
June 13, 2020 02:06Anchorage's Mayor expresses concern over the increase in coronavirus cases. And, Celebration participants miss going to one of Alaska's largest cultural events. Plus, Santa Claus has a message for kids during this time of uncertainty.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 11, 2020
June 12, 2020 16:51Health officials try to contain a coronavirus outbreak at a transitional care facility in Anchorage. And, Alaska's housing authority will offer rent and mortgage assistance through a lottery. Plus, an art show in Juneau goes virtual.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
June 11, 2020 01:47Senator Lisa Murkowski explains her comments about president Trump's response to protestors. And, how do electric vehicles perform in the Interior Alaska? Plus: coronavirus-related scams circulate in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 9, 2020
June 10, 2020 01:59In the wake of George Floyd's killing, Anchorage officials discuss police practices in the city. And, with the upcoming school year uncertain, more parents in Anchorage consider home schooling. Plus, Ketchikan prepares to welcome small cruise ships to town.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 8, 2020
June 09, 2020 01:44Alaskans protest peacefully across the state in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. And, Alaska's hospitals struggle to recover from the pandemic financially. Plus, staff in a Juneau nursing home adjust their activities to stay safe during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 5, 2020
June 06, 2020 01:53The state prepares for out of state travelers arriving with proof that they're COVID free. And, some fear a planned protest in Palmer could turn violent. Plus: child care advocates in Alaska push for funding and reform.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 4, 2020
June 05, 2020 01:45Alaskans respond to a political dust up between Senator Murkowski and President Trump. And, one of the first Alaskans to contract COVID-19 describes his experience. Plus, mountain-bike enthusiasts in Sitka enjoy a new trail.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
June 04, 2020 02:17Some Fairbanks businesses face backlash after anti-racism rallies. And, the city of Palmer suspends its police chief after inflammatory social media posts resurface. Plus, residents in Bethel host a rally for George Floyd.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
June 03, 2020 02:13Homeless advocates hope the pandemic inspires long-term change. And, Alaskans with family in nursing homes wait for in-person visits to restart. Plus, How teens in Aniak started a rescue effort after a recent plane crash.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 1, 2020
June 02, 2020 01:45Seafood companies are putting their coronavirus plans to the test. And, hundreds of Alaskans rallied last weekend to protest the death of George Floyd. Plus: Alaska's Native Youth Olympians compete online.