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, May 29, 2020
May 30, 2020 01:57Canadian officials extend their ban on cruise ships until the end of October. And, Alaska's farmers prepare for increased interest in homegrown food. Plus: a merger shakes up Alaska's seafood industry.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 28, 2020
May 29, 2020 01:37Amidst a budget crisis University of Alaska leaders propose campus mergers. And, Oil company BP shares a digital program it uses to track worker health. Plus: an ecologist tries to crowd source information about fungi.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
May 28, 2020 01:43Some healthcare workers and labor leaders express concern as Alaska reopens. And, the Fairbanks visitors office begins a local marketing strategy. Plus: researchers continue to look into a mass seal death in the Bering and Chukchi seas.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
May 27, 2020 01:44Organizers try to regroup after cancelling this year's Alaska State Fair. And, you can add bikes to the list of things that are hard to find during the pandemic. Plus: businesses in Ketchikan navigate reopening.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 25, 2020
May 26, 2020 00:22The city of Juneau is prepared to spend a million dollars to keep childcare centers open in the city:
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 22, 2020
May 23, 2020 00:42Alaska health officials work to train hundreds of new coronavirus contact tracers. And the city of Anchorage follows the state's lead on reopening, with a few more rules.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 21, 2020
May 22, 2020 01:40Alaska’s latest plan to get North Slope natural gas to market has environmental approval from federal energy regulators. Also: The state says there's no timeline for bringing back its budget transparency tool. And the commercial Copper River fishery is on pause, with low fish returns.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
May 21, 2020 03:48The Alaska legislature approves spending more than a billion dollars in federal coronavirus aid. And, what data is influencing Alaska leaders as they move to reopen. Plus: a study of a potential COVID-19 treatment comes to Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
May 20, 2020 01:39Alaska's lawmakers pass bills to spend federal coronavirus funds. And, North Slope oil production creeps back up. Plus: Who was Joe Spenard?
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 18, 2020
May 19, 2020 01:58A village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is in lock down after a confirmed case of COVID-19. And, some Alaska couples get married in spite of the pandemic. Plus: a seasonal worker that traveled to Dillingham tests positive for COVID-19.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 15, 2020
May 16, 2020 01:26An Alaska buyer hopes to scoop up Ravn's assets. And, high school seniors, and teachers, in Anchorage mourn the loss of a traditional graduation ceremony. Plus, A look back at the life of former Lt. Governor Byron Mallott.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2020
May 15, 2020 01:37State officials consider whether to maintain the 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors. And, more girls allege a Bethel elementary school principal abused them. Plus: some restaurants are choosing to remain closed to dine in customers.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
May 14, 2020 01:58An investigation sheds more light on a Bethel elementary school principal's inappropriate behavior. And, The Calista Corporation seeks to form a federally-recognized tribal government in the Yukon-Kuskowim Delta. Plus: New federal rules change Title IX regulations on college campuses.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
May 13, 2020 01:55Cities throughout Alaska hope there'll be enough CARES Act funding to go around. And, kids' summer camps adapt to a socially-distant reality. Plus: customers line up to get into Anchorage's bars as they slowly start to reopen.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 11, 2020
May 12, 2020 01:46The market for Alaska's seafood becomes more unpredictable as the salmon season starts. And, Alaska's tourism industry turns to in-state customers during the pandemic. Plus: Bars throughout the state can start to reopen, but will they?
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 8, 2020
May 09, 2020 01:40How Alaska's correctional facilities are navigating the pandemic. And, Alaska Native leader and Former Lt. Governor Byron Mallot has died. Plus: How federal funds may be split across the state's transportation needs.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 7, 2020
May 08, 2020 01:43Alaska moves into the second phase of reopening. Plus: seasonal workers from around the world stick around Unalaska between fishing seasons. And, the Mat-Su Borough school board hears hours of testimony in response to its controversial decision to remove classic books from the district curriculum.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
May 07, 2020 01:40Teacher recruitment to rural Alaska is hampered by the pandemic. And, a Chilkat weaver reflects the pandemic in her art. Plus: A barge takes an unexpected trip down the Kuskokwim River.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
May 06, 2020 01:39State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 4, 2020
May 05, 2020 01:49State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 1, 2020
May 02, 2020 01:39Alaska dentists say new state guidelines for their industry are unnecessarily strict. And, Alaska college students prepare to graduate without the normal pomp and circumstance. Plus, the Alaska zoo reopens to visitors.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 30, 2020
May 01, 2020 01:59Over a million pieces of personal protective equipment have landed in Anchorage. And, as some businesses reopen, others close for good. Plus: A Juneau food cart owner adapts to a new socially distant reality.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
April 30, 2020 01:56Hundreds of oilfield service company employees lose their jobs as the pandemic continues. Plus: Wildland firefighters prepare for a season with scarce Outside resources. And, retailers at Anchorage's Dimond Center mall reopen to customers.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 28, 2020
April 29, 2020 01:40Why state officials chose a virtual school from Florida over a platform developed in Alaska. Plus: Wildfires slowed tourism on the Kenai Peninsula last year- now businesses are bracing for another tough summer. And, how NOAA scientists are using artificial intelligence to count wildlife populations.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 27, 2020
April 28, 2020 01:50The BP-Hilcorp sale moves forward under new financial terms. Plus: state officials focus on ramping up coronavirus testing. And, Interior Alaska communities begin flood preparations.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 24, 2020
April 25, 2020 01:47North Slope oil production will be cut by 10 percent to avoid running out of storage. Plus: Juneau would have welcomed it's first cruise ship this week… if not for the pandemic. And, how some restaurants are preparing to welcome back dine-in customers.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 23, 2020
April 24, 2020 01:55Alaska's lawmakers and economists weigh the trade offs of issuing an extra PFD. Plus: Police in Nome see a spike in domestic violence calls as people hunker down. And, Salon owners consider how to safely open their doors again during a pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
April 23, 2020 01:47Some business owners prepare to reopen Monday after being closed for weeks. Plus: Some Alaskans protest the health mandates that have shuttered much of the economy. And, forecasters keep tabs on river breakup that could cause flooding in some communities.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
April 22, 2020 01:41Bristol Bay communities face balancing health concerns with a lucrative fishing season. Plus: an Anchorage toy store owner provides distractions during tough times. And, Bethel's close-knit community turns to videochats during a time of social distancing.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 20, 2020
April 21, 2020 01:53Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan defends coronavirus aid for Alaska Native Corporations. Plus: Clean-up crews run into difficulties in Valdez as an oil spill grows. And, Alaskans take their haircuts into their own hands.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 17, 2020
April 18, 2020 01:52Officials debate when and how to reopen Alaska's economy. Plus: Thousands of Alaskans depend on a cruise ship season that may not exist this summer. And, A Juneau forest guide turns a walk in the park into therapy.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 16, 2020
April 17, 2020 01:40Inmates at a Juneau correctional center worry about the spread COVID-19. Plus: An Anchorage barber describes riding out the pandemic and his hopes for the future. And, Alaskans are getting more comfortable with telemedicine during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 15, 2020
April 16, 2020 01:47Tension surfaces between coastal cities and the state over quarantine rules. Plus: Alaska Tribes say Native Corporations shouldn't be eligible for CARES act funding. And, putting on a comedy show during a pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
April 15, 2020 01:46Fish processors in Unalaska start up an innovative partnership with the city during the pandemic. Plus: Alaskans can still expect sport and personal use fishing this summer. And, businesses in the Denali area that depend on tourists face an uncertain future.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 13, 2020
April 14, 2020 01:49Religious leaders find new ways to observe traditions separated by at least six feet. Plus: Fitness centers and gyms look for creative ways to reach clients from a distance. And, the class of 2020 grapples with a senior year cut short by the coronavirus.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 10, 2020
April 11, 2020 01:49The BP-Hilcorp deal is in danger as oil prices tank. Plus: Tribes in Bristol Bay say operating the fishery during the pandemic is too risky. And, hotels shift from vacation stays to quarantine sites.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 9, 2020
April 10, 2020 01:50Once a coronavirus hotspot, Ketchikan hopes to continue with no active cases. Plus: Denali faces the prospect of an extremely slow summer tourism season. And, families of children with special needs adapt to distance learning.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
April 09, 2020 01:53Rural Alaska communities expand their coronavirus testing capabilities. Plus: organizations step in to feed needy families. And, a small Alaska seed company, struggles to keep up with surging demand.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 7, 2020
April 08, 2020 01:53Dozens of nurses work to track down people exposed to confirmed cases of coronavirus. Plus: Officials say efforts to slow the spread of the virus could be working. And, demand for grocery delivery surges in popularity.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 6, 2020
April 07, 2020 01:49A Ketchikan resident describes contracting and recovering from COVID-19. Plus: Alaskans flee the cities to ride out the pandemic in relative solitude. The cruise town of Skagway tries to stay afloat as the tourism industry sinks.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 3, 2020
April 04, 2020 02:18Alaska has the lowest census response rate in the country. Plus: A new statewide virtual school catches some Alaska educators off guard. And, Alaska parents describe their new normal as they juggle work and school at home.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 2, 2020
April 03, 2020 03:09Economists say the impact of the COVID-19 crisis will be big and ugly in Alaska. Plus: small business owners in the state look for a financial lifeline. And, the state's largest regional airline will shut down nearly all of its operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 1, 2020
April 02, 2020 02:31The Alaska National Guard mobilizes to help airlift COVID-19 patients from rural Alaska. Plus: What we can learn from Alaskans' response to the 1964 earthquake. And, some advice from a parent who home schools her children.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 31, 2020
April 01, 2020 02:16State health officials focus their attention on Fairbanks as they fight the spread of COVID-19. Plus: Faith leaders in Alaska get creative as they move services online. And, families settle in as students begin online coursework.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 30, 2020
March 31, 2020 01:44A new study shows the current "hunker down" mandate could be necessary for months. And Alaska lawmakers passed a budget that doesn't include a stimulus payment.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 27, 2020
March 28, 2020 01:52Ketchikan grapples with the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in the state. Plus: Small businesses in Alaska are re-tooling to manufacture supplies to help fight the outbreak. And, how to safely have fun outdoors during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 26, 2020
March 27, 2020 01:40What the massive national stimulus package means for Alaskans. Plus: Stylists and tattoo artists aren't working right now, but most don't qualify for unemployment. And, a bartender in Sitka creates a virtual experience for his customers.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
March 26, 2020 01:46Safety precautions lead to major changes in Alaska's court system, as it tries to protect people's civil rights as well as their health. Plus: coronavirus concerns force businesses that rely on summer tourism to lay off workers. And, a Petersburg resident died of COVID-19 in Seattle. His son describes what happened.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
March 25, 2020 06:11Alaska lawmakers consider legislation to help workers sidelined by the coronavirus crisis. Plus: workers traveling from Outside begin to navigate new quarantine rules in the state. And, the University of Alaska system takes another step towards degree program cuts amidst a global crisis.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 23, 2020
March 24, 2020 01:43The Alaska Senate passes a state budget that includes a thousand-dollar stimulus payment. Plus: Anchorage School District employees deliver thousands of meals daily to students during the coronavirus closure. And, a distillery in Fairbanks finds a new use for the barley it normally turns into vodka.