Alaska News Nightly
Alaska News Nightly is an award-winning statewide news program featuring stories of interest to all Alaskans from all over Alaska and other northern communities. From Alaska’s unique politics to issues affecting its Indigenous people, resources, environment and more, Alaska News Nightly has covered the most important issues in the state for more than four decades.
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Listen to Alaska News Nightly on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m.
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National Weather Service job cuts in Alaska are already impacting forecasts. Also, a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay is run by an Alaska Native corporation subsidiary accused of civil rights abuses. -
A new draft of the House education funding bill includes some compromises. And a massive avalanche kills three heli-skiers near Girdwood. -
Crumbling rural school buildings in Alaska put children at risk. Plus, Sen. Murkowski's defense of Ukraine earns her praise from Republican colleagues — but not publicly. -
The Iditarod kicks off in Fairbanks. Plus, Alaskans brace for backlash from U.S. tariffs on neighboring Canada. -
Sen. Murkowski looks for solutions for lost federal funding and fired workers. Plus, state lawmakers are concerned about the impact of federal cuts in Alaska. -
The University of Alaska removes the term "Alaska Native" from a prominent engineering program. Plus, Juneau companies worry about the tourism season. -
Sen. Murkowski reacts to a U.S House budget that would lead to big Medicaid cuts. Plus, state lawmakers propose new revenue measures. -
Federal workers in Kotzebue are among those laid off by the Trump administration. Plus, Fairbanks residents rally in support of Ukraine. -
The University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to remove all references to DEI. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy files a controversial bill to allow finfish farming in Alaska's inland waterways. -
Bleak budget projections complicate lawmakers' plans to boost education funding. Plus, facing massive cuts to school programs, families in Anchorage consider leaving.
