Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 27, 2020
An Anchorage ER nurse discusses being one of many healthcare workers getting sick with COVID-19. And, a college student from the village of Noorvik wins the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Plus, Kenai Peninsula business owners struggle to enforce mask wearing without an official mandate.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
The Trump administration denies a key permit for the Pebble Mine. And, Alaska's food banks see an influx of people in need. Plus, the island village of Kake moves closer to energy independence.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Health officials say the state's healthcare system is cracking under the weight of the pandemic. And, Southeast Alaska communities explore the idea of tourism bubbles. Plus, Alaskans look for covid-safe ways of socializing this winter.
LISTEN: Alaska’s health care system struggles with capacity amid COVID-19 surge
Hospital officials, doctors and other medical support staff are raising the alarm over high coronavirus case counts in Alaska, illness among their own ranks, and the diminishing number of available beds for critical care.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 23, 2020
Will oil companies participate in a lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? And, a look at Alaska's newest legislators. Plus, Anchorage restaurants see demand for take-out Thanksgiving dinners.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 20, 2020
Public records suggest an Alaska agency has been collaborating with the Pebble Mine on its permit application. And, hard-hit Anchorage restaurants prepare for more restrictions as case counts soar. Plus, Anchorage health officials say contact tracing has become too difficult.
Unpacking the gift and power of women in the Alaska community
The YWCA of Alaska recently named its 31st cohort of Women of Achievement. On this edition of Hometown Alaska, we learn more about the...
Preparing for winter recreation
Winter has arrived in Alaska and it's time to play in the snow! On this Outdoor Explorer we'll
have Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News columnist and Rick Roth from Alaska Mountaineering
and Hiking answering questions about winter recreation.
After a summer of pandemic disruptions and poor salmon runs, Alaska fishermen await more federal relief money
Government relief money has helped fishermen, and the state is finalizing a plan for how to spend another $50 million in federal dollars for the industry.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 19, 2020
What will it take to get a coronavirus vaccine to Alaska's rural and remote communities? And, a shipwrecked fisherman gets an unexpected rescue. Plus, college students join a Sitka program to take in-person classes.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The Anchorage Daily News learns more about what Alaska officials knew of the former attorney general's misconduct. And, the electric school bus in Tok survives a cold snap earlier this month. Plus, Pollock move north, threatening Alaska's billion dollar industry.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Governor Dunleavy issues several health orders under a new disaster declaration. And, a Sitka science teacher wins one of the highest honors in her field by featuring traditional knowledge. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly extends the city's emergency declaration.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 16, 2020
Former Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and other Alaska Republicans sick with the coronavirus. Congressman Don Young was released from the hospital yesterday. And, how Alaska health officials are preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, Alaska's elite skiers weigh the risks of international competition this season.
LISTEN: ‘It Will Never Happen To Me’:Growing Up with Addiction
Growing up to become an addict is never part of anyone's plan. Yet despite witnessing firsthand, children who grow up around substance abuse often go on to experience addiction as adults themselves. What can be done to break this cycle?
LISTEN: Two weeks later, how did Alaskans vote this election?
As state election officials continue tallying ballots, major questions remain about the results, even after most races have been called.
Alaska’s election results and what they may mean for the state’s future | Alaska Insight
More than 150,000 Alaskans voted by absentee and mail. As those counts are tallied, some races have flipped, some are still too close to call, and the vote counts for the two ballot initiatives are heading in opposite directions.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 13, 2020
U.S. congressional candidates Alyse Galvin and Al Gross concede. And, hospital officials across Alaska say the surge in covid cases is threatening healthcare systems. Plus, a new video game is set in the Southeast community of Hoonah.
Coronavirus: Update on help for small business, renters facing eviction
National and state elections were, and continue to be, major distractions from a global pandemic that is tightening its grip around Alaska. Congress and...
State of Art: Pipeline Vocal Project wants to spread a cappella love across Alaska
This homegrown a cappella trio's mission is to sing, perform, and educate. From virtual performances and an active social media to workshops and singing telegrams, Pipeline Vocal Project has a lot going on, but they're just getting started.
Alaska is down thousands of oil and gas jobs, as the pandemic continues to squash demand
Data from the Alaska Department of Labor show an estimated 6,900 jobs in the state’s oil and gas industry in September. That’s down from 10,000 in January.