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Chinese president Xi Jinping met with Alaska Gov. Bill Walker during a short visit to Anchorage on April 7, 2017. Xi stopped in Alaska on his way home from a summit with President Donald Trump in Florida. (Photo by Elizabeth Harball/Alaska's Energy Desk)

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 10, 2017

President Xi’s Alaska visit: salmon, scenery and a chance to deepen Arctic ties; House Finance Committee looks to update Permanent Fund bill; Repairs begin on Hilcorp’s leaking Cook Inlet gas line; Jessie Holmes wins 2017 Kobuk 440; UA Regents schedule meeting to discuss Senate's approved cuts; GCI: Law enforcement investigating damaged fiber cable, outages; Seward Highway construction begins in Anchorage; Recall effort underway for three Haines Assembly members; Senate passes Petersburg land grant bill; Longtime fishing guides and King Salmon residents buy Bear Trail Lodge Listen now

President Xi’s Alaska visit: salmon, scenery and a chance to deepen Arctic ties

Gov. Bill Walker hosted an unexpected guest on Friday — the President of China. Xi Jinping was headed back from a meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida. It’s not unusual for foreign leaders to re-fuel in Anchorage, but this wasn’t just a pit stop. And experts say there are good reasons for China’s top leader to drop in. Listen now

Sled dogs patiently waiting at the start of the Kobuk 440 in Kotzebue. (Photo: Francesca Fenzi)

Jessie Holmes wins 2017 Kobuk 440

Jessie Holmes is the winner of the 2017 Kobuk 440. Holmes crossed the finish line yesterday morning at 1:51 a.m. with nine dogs. Listen now

Night Music: April 8, 2017

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:TitleArtist / Composer (if known or if…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrive in Anchorage. They were greeted by Governor Walker and Lt. Gov. Mallott. (Photo by Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage)

Following Trump visit, Chinese president stops in Anchorage to meet with Walker

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, landed in Anchorage today after meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday. Xi is scheduled to meet with Gov. Bill Walker.

Shawna Rudio of Unalaska (Photo by Zoe Sobel, Alaska's Energy Desk- Unalaska)

49 Voices: Shawna Rudio of Unalaska

This week we're hearing from Shawna Rudio in Unalaska. Rudio is a high school English teacher at Unalaska City School. Listen now

BP Alaska reports $85 million profit for 2016; no more layoffs planned

In an annual report released on Thursday, BP’s Alaska subsidiary reported a profit of $85 million in 2016. That’s compared to a $172 million loss in Alaska in 2015. Listen now

Alaska state Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, answered reporters questions after leaving the Senate majority in order to vote against the budget. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO/Alaska Public Media)

Dunleavy leaves Senate majority before voting against budget

Wasilla Republican Sen. Mike Dunleavy announced he’s leaving the Senate majority, before the Senate passed its budget on Thursday. Listen now

Anthony Mallott is president and CEO of Sealaska, the Juneau-based regional Native corporation that’s distributing $10.6 million to its 22,000 members this month. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)

Low oil prices hit Sealaska dividends

Lower North Slope oil prices are taking a bite out of Native corporation dividends 1,100 miles away. Listen now

Shooting by 'distraught man' and avalanche trap Turnagain Arm residents in the dark

The sole highway heading south out of Anchorage was closed because of what police described as a "distraught man." A manhunt is still underway for a suspect who allegedly discharged a weapon multiple times. Hours later, an avalanche knocked out power in the area, as well. Listen now

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