Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Alaska Native advocates rally for climate action in Anchorage. Also, AFN hosts a session on reporting hate and racism. And students join a last-ditch effort to stop a 300-acre clear cut in Whale Pass.
Peltola receives rock-star welcome as AFN keynote speaker
“I'm uplifted in this moment because of you,” said Rep. Mary Peltola, wearing the late Rep. Don Young's signature bolo tie — a gift from his daughter Joni, presented on-stage.
As AFN convention kicks off in Anchorage, Native climate and subsistence advocates rally in the rain
The group held signs that said "Defend the sacred, protect the Arctic" and gave speeches, noting recent record storms and declines in subsistence foods.
At the last saloon in a national park, order a drink from Daddy Long Legz | INDIE ALASKA
Michael George is a black, queer, nonbinary bartender in the tiny, historic town of McCarthy, Alaska.
Pilot’s body recovered after plane crash near Cordova
An Alaska State Troopers spokesman said Wednesday that the pilot has not been publicly identified pending a positive identification, but next of kin have been notified.
Mat-Su school board approves bathroom ban for transgender students
Opponents said the policy would increase feelings of isolation for transgender students and likely be struck down in court.
Alaska health officials promote COVID boosters as case numbers increase in Europe
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin said an omicron wave in Germany is showing the importance of getting boosted.
‘Support us and our community’: Whale Pass students ask state to stop timber clear-cut
The letter was written by three high-schoolers, and was signed by students in their senior year all the way down to first-graders.
Sen. Dan Sullivan discusses Nome deep-draft port funding
During his visit to Nome the week of Oct. 16, Sen. Dan Sullivan informed residents that funding is secured to build the Arctic Deep Draft Port.
HAARP campaign’s projects range from Jupiter to the moon
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is operating the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program facility, or HAARP, for 13 projects this month.
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after weeks of criticism and turmoil
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation following weeks of criticism from her opponents and members of her own Conservative Party and the resignation of two of her top Cabinet picks.
Peltola, politics pack first post-pandemic AFN agenda
When the gathering gets underway Thursday, the Alaska Federation of Natives' annual meeting will return to its role as Alaska's largest convention.
At debate Dunleavy says Alaska is better off now, while opponents paint dire picture
For only the second time time this election season, all four candidates running to be the governor of Alaska participated in a debate Wednesday night.
Watch: Debate for the State with Alaska’s governor candidates
Debate for the State 2022 is a collaboration between Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source and KTOO.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Weather and terrain slows the investigation into an air taxi pilot's death. Also, closing schools in Anchorage could ease the district's budget and staffing problems. And Alaska's superintendent of the year says teacher retention is critical.
Juneau’s hospital to end COVID-19 testing and treatment services
Bartlett Regional Hospital will close its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy clinic on Oct. 24, due to a decrease in demand.
Ketchikan celebrates Filipino American history, culture at 2nd annual Fil-Am Festival
Community members in Ketchikan came together last weekend to celebrate Filipino American History Month at the second annual Fil-Am Festival.
Alaska elections official says agency doesn’t plan to investigate House candidate’s eligibility
The Alaska Division of Elections has no plans to investigate the residency of Anchorage Democratic state House candidate Jennie Armstrong, a division official said Monday.
Alaska Native tribes can now apply for state-tribal compact school pilot program
Compact agreements would allow tribes to develop their own K-12 curriculum, independent of an existing school district.
Biden releasing 15 million more barrels from the strategic oil reserve to tame prices
President Biden will announce Wednesday that he is authorizing the release of another 15 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.