Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is likely to win a second term. Also, federal infrastructure money could make a long-planned seaplane project a reality in Sitka. And scientists study inbreeding among wolves on Prince of Wales Island.
Alaska could see effects of Indian Child Welfare Act challenge heard by Supreme Court
Community reporting fellow Chen Chen with KTOO has been following the case — called Haaland v. Brackeen — and reporting on what ICWA means to Alaska.
4 takeaways from Alaska’s election night results
Election Day is over in Alaska, and enough dust has settled to call some high-interest contests, and to know what to watch for in unresolved races as more ballots are counted.
Justices hearing challenge seem to favor most of Indian Child Welfare Act
The Supreme Court appeared likely Wednesday to leave in place most of a federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption of Native children.
St. Paul government declares emergency in attempt to get ahead of looming crab crash
The recent closure of the Bering Sea snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries has some Western Alaska towns taking a hard look at their futures, including St. Paul.
Cable ship finishes undersea fiber optic link to Southeast’s Prince of Wales Island
Plans for the 214-mile cable were unveiled in 2020 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $21.5 million in funding for the project.
One of Juneau’s oldest food pantries will close this month
Helping Hands is a nonprofit that’s been around for almost four decades. But now it doesn’t have enough cash — or volunteers — to stay open.
Peltola leads in Alaska’s U.S. House race, while U.S. Senate race tightens
The Division of Elections is only counting first-place votes this week. It’s likely that the congressional races won’t be decided until second rankings are tallied on Nov. 23.
Dunleavy poised to win Alaska governor’s race
If Dunleavy’s share of the vote remains over 50% as more ballots are counted, he will win a second term as governor outright.
Alaskans say no to constitutional convention
Voters oppose the convention by more than 2-1.
6 takeaways from the 2022 midterm election that’s not over yet
There's still a lot we don't know, but one thing we do know is that Republicans did not have the night they were hoping for.
In preliminary results, Democrats appear likely to flip two Alaska Senate seats
If the gains hold, they increase the chances of a coalition majority in the Senate.
Republicans lead in majority of Alaska House seats, with potential for more
Ranked choice voting results may add to the Republican lead, with implications for House leadership.
Watch our election night coverage
Alaska Public Media was live from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on election night.
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It’s Alaska’s first general election under the state’s new ranked choice voting system. Already, thousands of Alaskans have cast their ballots.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Alaska voters head to the polls. Also, Yakutat’s village corporation and shareholders disagree over logging. And Petersburg residents and scientists deal with the aftermath of a landslide.
Scenes from Election Day morning in Anchorage
At rush-hour this morning in Anchorage, candidates and their supporters gathered at street corners for last-minute sign waving.
Longtime Sitka Search and Rescue volunteer found dead on Mount Verstovia
Mike Motti was a veteran of Sitka’s Mountain Rescue team. He regularly climbed above treeline to a knoll overlooking Sitka, known locally as Picnic Rock, to celebrate his birthday.
Sealaska to pay $15.4M in share dividends this week
Southeast Alaska’s regional Native corporation, Sealaska, plans to distribute $15.4 million to its approximately 23,000 shareholders on Wednesday.
State fines Yakutat corporation for shareholder election violations
The State of Alaska fined Yakutat’s village corporation, Yak-Tat Kwaan, $500 for violating election requirements that shareholders receive annual financial information.