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Get news from across Alaska each weekday evening from the stations of Alaska Public Media News. With a central news room in Anchorage and 25 stations spread across the state, we capture the news in the Voices of Alaska and share them with the world. Tune in to your local Alaska Public Media News station, visit us online at alaskapublic.org or subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast right here. This is the complete 30-minute program as aired on stations. A separate feed is available with individual news articles.

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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 3, 2024

May 03 2024 26 mins

The court decision that ruled some correspondence allotments unconstitutional is on hold — for now. Plus, fisheries managers will limit salmon fishing in federal waters of the Yukon River to federally qualified subsistence users. And, how the rapid expansion of car washes nationwide fits with ‘the Netflix model.’

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 2, 2024

May 02 2024 26 mins

The state Senate's version of the operating budget has a smaller Permanent Fund Dividend than what the House included. Plus, Anchorage residents share their thoughts about the upcoming mayoral runoff election. And, Indigenous dancers in Juneau don Ravenstail robes for the first time in decades.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

May 01 2024 26 mins

Congresswoman Peltola threads a needle between supporting energy production or salmon. Plus, as more refugees are coming to Alaska, the state holds its first resettlement conference. And, the first Alaska Native Columbia University engineering graduate wants to help back at home.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Apr 30 2024 26 mins

A family in Utqiagvik celebrates their teenage son landing his first bowhead whale. Plus, Senators introduce a wide-ranging crime bill that would stiffen penalties for opioid dealers. And, Girl Scouts in Kenai invent a method for wildfire prevention.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 29, 2024

Apr 29 2024 26 mins

The Alaska Senate passed a pension bill weeks ago, but it's stuck in limbo in the House. Plus, the climbing community mourns the loss of a pioneer of LGBTQ+ mountaineering. And, fans of Native Youth Olympics cheer their way for competitors.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 26, 2024

Apr 26 2024 26 mins

Lawmakers are skeptical of a social media ban for children under 14 passed by the Alaska House. Plus, Native boarding school survivors share stories of their trauma. And, students in Nikiski put on a production of the jukebox musical Mamma Mia.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Apr 25 2024 26 mins

The number of Alaskans dying from opioid overdose is accelerating faster than anywhere in the country. Plus, a planned graphite mine draws environmental concerns from Nome residents. And, tribes in Southeast plan to open an Indigenous language and culture immersion school.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Apr 24 2024 26 mins

Opponents of a proposed gold mine in Western Alaska sound off about Congresswoman Peltola's flip to supporting it. Plus, lawmakers ask for time to correct a correspondence school provision ruled unconstitutional. And, school district administrators react to the release of statewide testing data.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Apr 23 2024 26 mins

As Russia and China look to the Arctic, the military focuses on training its Special Operations forces in Alaska. Plus, two people are presumed dead after a cargo plane crashed after take off near Fairbanks. And, Ketchikan students learn about performing arts through an Indigenous lens.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 22, 2024

Apr 22 2024 26 mins

Nick Begich says he'd drop out of the race for congress if he doesn't lead the primary, but not all candidates agree with his strategy. Plus, lawmakers consider changing residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses. And, students from Nunam Iqua continue their dominance of the Yup'ik spelling bee.