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Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
2d ago
The number of Alaskans dying from opioid overdose is accelerating faster than anywhere in the country. Plus, a planned graphite mine draws environmental concerns from Nome residents. And, tribes in Southeast plan to open an Indigenous language and culture immersion school ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
2d ago
Opponents of a proposed gold mine in Western Alaska sound off about Congresswoman Peltola's flip to supporting it. Plus, lawmakers ask for time to correct a correspondence school provision ruled unconstitutional. And, school district administrators react to the release of statewide testing data ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
5d ago
Nick Begich says he'd drop out of the race for congress if he doesn't lead the primary, but not all candidates agree with his strategy. Plus, lawmakers consider changing residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses. And, students from Nunam Iqua continue their dominance of the Yup'ik spelling bee ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
1w ago
Sen. Sullivan rips the Biden administration on a pair of decisions protecting land in the Arctic from resource extraction. Plus, fisheries managers consider the impacts of the Bering Sea Pollock fleet's chum salmon bycatch. And, Spencer Woods of Shungnak wrestles for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
1w ago
Alaska's Senators blast decisions expected from the Biden administration to block resource development in the Arctic. Plus, lawmakers contemplate how to correct a correspondence school provision recently ruled unconstitutional. And, the state plans to allow tribal police to enforce some laws in part of the Mat-Su ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
1w ago
Gov. Dunleavy's preferred Permanent Fund Dividend is larger than what's in the state Senate's budget. Plus, plants and animals that Alaskans harvest for food are becoming more contaminated by mircoplastics ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
1w ago
The Army Corps of Engineers upholds its decision halting the Pebble Mine but advocates say they'll continue to fight. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy defends a correspondence school allotment program deemed unconstitutional by a recent court decision. And, a Sitka biologist spots a species of whale rarely seen so far south ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
1w ago
Lawmakers react to a judge's ruling that Alaska's correspondence allotment system for students is unconstitutional. Plus, fewer Alaska children are tested for lead exposure than in other parts of the country, prompting increased testing access. And, Alaska tribes prepare to offer Indigenous tourism ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
2w ago
The state House rejects a constitutional amendment on the Permanent Fund Dividend. Plus, a former Alaska village public safety officer was arrested in Texas after fleeing child sex assault charges. And, mothers from Newtok share the difficulties of relocating their entire community due to climate change ..read more
Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
2w ago
An operating budget passed by the house draws criticism. Plus, Alaskans and Canadians along the Yukon River continue working to revive dwindling king salmon runs. And, Juneau's fascination with Fast Food doesn't make the businesses any more lucrative ..read more