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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Kirsten Dobroth
Published January 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM AKST
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Doyon Rig 26 after it toppled over on Jan. 23, 2026.
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Doyon Rig 26 after it toppled over on Jan. 23, 2026.

Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly

A massive oil rig accident isn't stopping ConocoPhillips' plans for North Slope drilling this winter, and one-time tax to help fund Anchorage's school district will head to local voters. Plus, one Anchorage Olympian reflects on a second chance at his childhood dream.

Reports tonight from:

Eric Stone and Jamie Diep in Juneau,
Shelby Herbert in Fairbanks,
Davis Hovey in Kodiak,
Avery Ellfeldt in Skagway,
Samantha Watson in Bethel,
Alena Naiden and Hannah Flor in Anchorage.

This episode of Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Wesley Early with audio engineering from Crystal Hyde and production by Kirsten Dobroth.

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