Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The state's review of shooting footage draws criticism. Plus, a Cook Inlet lease sale is on hold to consider the impact on endangered whales.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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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, July 12, 2024
A judge sentences Brian Smith to 226 years for murdering two Alaska Native women. And an Anchorage group calls for a new police review board.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 11, 2024
King Cove residents contemplate an uncertain future. Plus, Kuskokwim River groups say trawlers are damaging their fisheries.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Juneau's single-family homes are the most expensive in the state. Plus, investigators are looking at the flight path of a plane that crashed.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Alaska Senators condemn resigned Judge Joshua Kindred's behavior. Plus, employers are looking for more skilled trade workers.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 8, 2024
The ACLU says the corrections department is restricting inmates' access to private conversations with attorneys.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 5, 2024
A U.S. Supreme Court decision will likely have impacts for Alaska. Plus, tribes argue they deserve a say when Canadian mines impact Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
New leadership is coming to the Alaska Federation of Natives. Plus, a Palmer mom loses thousands to phone scammers impersonating local police.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
A state Supreme Court ruling is likely not the end. Plus, Denali Park remains closed, despite progress on a fire near its entrance.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 1, 2024
A wildfire closes most of Denali National Park and Preserve. Plus, amid the Cook Inlet gas shortage, many Alaskans turn to solar energy.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 28, 2024
The state's industrial agency pushes back after President Biden blocks the Ambler Road. Plus, the federal food stamp program fines Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 27, 2024
The debate over correspondence school allotments lands in the state Supreme Court. Plus, some Interior residents evacuate due to wildfire.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Chugach Alaska Corporation says a proposed land exchange would right an old wrong. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks energy policy in Fairbanks.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Hot, dry weather leads to more wildfires. Plus, Anchorage's next mayor taps a homegrown cop to be the city's police chief.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 24, 2024
Proponents of ranked-choice voting defend the measure in court. Plus, lightning and hot temperatures increase wildfire activity.
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: Thursday, June 20, 2024
A military officer was one of the two men killed in a plane crash. Plus, Angoon prepares to launch a hydro-electric project.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Alaskans' fishy diet means higher standards for wastewater. Plus, two men are presumed dead after their plane crashed into a lake.