Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 29, 2024
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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:
Alaska turns...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast.
Alaska's lieutenant governor makes her case...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 15, 2024
Police shoot an armed man in Downtown Juneau. Also, An Anchorage nonprofit hopes tiny homes will help shelter homeless residents. And, Anchorage police propose a 45-day timeline to release body camera footage of critical incidents.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 21, 2024
Southwest tribes continue their fight against the Donlin gold mine, while supporters express confidence in the project. Plus, for the third time, a group of Sitkans is aiming to limit cruise ship tourism. And, maintenance crews deal with the impact of major weather events on Southeast hiking trails.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 15, 2024
Governor Dunleavy vetoes a bipartisan education funding bill. Plus, Anchorage mayoral candidates respond to dozens of campaign signs being vandalized. And, a Kasigluk Yup'ik dance group prepares for this year's Cama-i dance festival.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Millions in federal grants for tribes and tribal organizations to respond to climate change announced today. Plus, once considered a conservation success, Alaska's humpback population appears to be declining. And, Army officials finalize a child care center at Fort Wainwright.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 8, 2024
Charter school principals weigh in on a new state option to approve charters. Plus, Alaska students are waiting longer to hear about aid.
Alaska News Nightly: February 19, 2024
A comprehensive and controversial education bill gets stalled before a House vote. Plus, the federal government rejects Alaska's transportation project plan, potentially costing the state billions. And, an Anchorage skier becomes the first American man to win a World Cup distance race in decades
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 29, 2023
A cargo vessel catches fire and is directed to Dutch Harbor. Plus, How search and rescue dogs helped first responders during last month's deadly Wrangell landslide. And, Petersburg bird watchers celebrate a successful Christmas Bird Count.
Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across the State 2023
Join hosts Steve Heimel and Wesley Early for this annual two-hour tradition of season's greetings statewide.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 6, 2023
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The Dunleavy...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Alaska gets...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 25, 2022
Ketchikan's tribe hopes federal funds can offset impacts from climate change. Also, Juneau's food bank continues to see high demand after a pandemic spike. And residents in St. George emerge from almost a month of no running water.
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: John Weddleton
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
John Weddleton | District: 6 | Age: 63.5 | Occupation: Retailer | weddletonforassembly.com
What is the most important problem...
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Randy Sulte
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
Randy Sulte | District: 6 | Age: 52 | Occupation: COO | sulteforanchorage.com
What is the most important problem facing...
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Darin Colbry
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
Darin Colbry | District: 6 | Age: 45 | Occupation: Landscaping and DoorDashing
What is the most important problem facing...
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Stephanie Taylor
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
Stephanie Taylor | District: 5 | Age: 59 | Occupation: Homemaker | stephanieforak.com
What is the most important problem facing...
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Christopher Hall
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
Christopher Hall| District: 5 | Age: 47 | Occupation: Worker bee
What is the most important problem facing...
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Forrest Dunbar
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
Forrest Dunbar | District: 5 | Age: 37 | Occupation: Attorney, Army Guard Officer | forrestdunbar.com
What is the...
2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Meg Zaletel
This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here.
Meg Zaletel | District: 4 | Age: 42 | Occupation: Attorney/interim executive director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness...