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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 23, 2026

The main labor room at Sitka Community Hospital. Phasing out obstetrics would help the hospital’s bottom line, but the idea has been met with resistance by many in the community. (Emily Kwong/KCAW)
The main labor room at Sitka Community Hospital. Phasing out obstetrics would help the hospital’s bottom line, but the idea has been met with resistance by many in the community. (Emily Kwong/KCAW)

Monday on Alaska News Nightly

The U.S. Supreme Court considers a case challenging mail-in ballot deadlines, with big implications for Alaska, and skyrocketing health insurance costs leave thousands of Alaskans looking for other options.

Plus, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney delivers a message of optimism for the years ahead.

Reports tonight from:

Liz Ruskin in Washington D.C.
Evan Erickson in Bethel
Rachel Cassandra in Anchorage
Jamie Diep and Clarise Larson in Juneau
Patrick Gilchrist in Fairbanks
and Ben Townsend in Nome.

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

Kirsten Dobroth is the managing editor of the Alaska Desk. Reach her at kdobroth@alaskapublic.org.
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