Katie Anastas, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Out-of-state travelers head to Southeast during a nationwide rise in COVID cases. Also, millions of honeybees die in transit on their way to Alaska. And a trip to Yakutat, home to one of the state's best surf breaks.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine brings work among Arctic nations to a halt. Also, Juneau residents and business owners welcome the first cruise ship of the season. And large cruise ships save money by burning cheaper, dirtier fuel.
Hatcher Pass Road reopens after avalanches closed it for more than 2 months
The large avalanches prompted the state Department of Transportation to close the road on Feb. 14.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 25, 2022
Gov. Mike Dunleavy doubts Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will approve the King Cove road. Also, the state's first missing and murdered indigenous persons investigator is a veteran of the troopers. And years after a man was charged with illegally fishing near his Annette Island home, legal questions remain.
Alaska’s voter registration deadline for special U.S. House election is May 12
That’s also the deadline for Alaskans to update their mailing addresses.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 22, 2022
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Considers her position on the King Cove road after a visit this week. Also, a new film shows the never-ending work of cleaning up ocean plastic. And biologists are counting clams to see if a Kenai Peninsula fishery can reopen.
Anchorage high school opens professional clothing resale store for students
"We see their posture totally change once they get into the outfit," teacher Stacy Miller said. "They can own the look and also own that feeling of empowerment."
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Republicans look ahead to ranked-choice voting at a convention in Fairbanks. Also, a bill changing marijuana possession charges passes the state House. And the National Park Service gears up for Denali climbing season.
Alaska’s COVID case rate ranks among highest in country
Alaska’s seven-day case rate is the fourth-highest in the country, according to the CDC.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Republicans look ahead to ranked-choice voting at a convention in Fairbanks. Also, a bill changing marijuana possession charges passes the state House. And the National Park Service gears up for Denali climbing season.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Sen. Dan Sullivan promotes the King Cove road and Arctic drilling in his address to the legislature. Also, Native leaders call for land acknowledgements at Fairbanks city council meetings. And how school counselors are supporting students' mental health.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 18, 2022
How an increase in short-term rentals impacts the housing market in Juneau. Bird flu has swept across the lower 48, and Alaskan biologists are on the lookout. And students test their knowledge at the tenth annual Yup'ik spelling bee.
‘They’re reaching for this’: Students compete in Yup’ik and Iñupiaq spelling bees
Organizers say children's literacy is crucial to the survival of Alaska Native languages like Yup'ik and Iñupiaq.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 15, 2022
A new opioid treatment program in Juneau is the first of its kind in Southeast. Also, how a volcano could help power an Aleutian community. And birch tree sap harvesters in Talkeetna face effects of a warming
climate.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 14, 2022
State officials are investigating human remains discovered by a construction crew in Haines. Also, a new study shows the number of spills at Alaska's mines may be higher than expected. And after COVID put studies on hold, scientists are surveying ice seals in the Bering Sea.
Jharrett Bryantt named new Anchorage School District superintendent
Bryantt comes from the Houston Independent School District, where he’s worked to raise AP exam scores and teacher pay.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Anne Garland Young endorses state Sen. Josh Revak to replace her late husband in Congress. Also, business leaders plan to build up Alaska's mariculture industry. And Wrangell high school students' shoe designs could win them $50,000.
Palmer principal named 2022 Alaska Principal of the Year
Mary Fulp, principal of Colony Middle School in Palmer, has been named Alaska Principal of the Year.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Homeless families in Anchorage are living in hotel rooms, waiting for more permanent housing. Remembering trail blazing Alaska politician Arliss Sturgulewski. And Delta Junction is preparing to welcome Ukranian refugees to town.
Alaska Airlines says training delays, not picketing pilots, caused flight cancellations
Alaska Airlines plans to reduce its number of flights through June as it continues to deal with a pilot shortage, according to a press release.