Mayowa Aina, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 12, 2020
As COVID cases surge, Governor Dunleavy urges Alaskans to commit to safe practices. And, a new documentary examines the Pebble Mine's potential impact on Cook Inlet Belugas. Plus, sports that allow for better social distancing gain popularity during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Juneau health professionals say they're seeing more mental health issues among kids. And, chicken coop keepers in Bethel wonder what's killing all their chickens. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly will now tax e-cigarettes like other tobacco products.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The true number of COVID cases in Alaska is even higher than reported. And, Anchorage residents debate the risks and rewards of in-person learning. Plus, an Inupiaq dancer from Kotzebue appears in the President-elect's victory video.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 9, 2020
Alaska politicians have mixed responses to Joe Biden's presidential victory. And, several coastal communities were battered by storms over the weekend. Plus, Alex Trebek's connection to, and love of, Alaska's musk oxen.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 6, 2020
Anchorage's acting mayor tightens restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. And, Native communities around the country react to a nationally televised election graphic. Plus, how a pet cat from Washington State ended up in Kenai and the effort to get him back home.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 5, 2020
People in and out of Alaska question the decision to wait to count mailed-in ballots. And, a federal judge puts a speed bump in the way of selling genetically modified salmon. Plus, Alaska's Pacific Islander community battles against the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Despite thousands of ballots still to count, Alaska candidates and campaigns are ready to predict winners and losers. And, Senator Sullivan is not backing President Trump's false claim to victory. Plus, the Anchorage School District continues the debate over reopening classrooms.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Alaskans head to the polls on the final day of voting in the 2020 election. And, thousands of Alaskans ask Gov. Dunleavy to restore money for snow plowing in Turnagain Pass. Plus, a Unalakleet woman fights the government over toxic chemicals spilled on her property.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 2, 2020
A group in Anchorage tries to amplify the concerns of Alaska's second-largest ethnic voting demographic. And, the story of one Kodiak woman's life long passion for voting. Plus, high speed winds blow through Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 30, 2020
Governor Dunleavy says local leaders have the power to impose mask mandates but some of those leaders aren't so sure. And, Anchorage families ask the assembly to weigh in on the school district's reopening plan. Plus, cruise ships can resume sailings but that doesn't guarantee a cruise season for Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and other state leaders share steps the state is taking to try to reduce the recent surge in coronavirus cases. And, Southeast Alaska subsistence users react to the "Roadless Rule" rollback. And, UA researchers look to sewage for information about the coronavirus.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Anchorage officials issue a public health advisory but no further restrictions, pleading with residents to adhere to safety precautions as coronavirus cases continue to surge. And, calls for lockdowns as the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta sees some of the highest infection rates in the country. Plus, after seven months, Juneau’s residential substance abuse treatment facility will reopen.
Tutoring programs give a window into what reopened Anchorage schools may look like
The Anchorage School District's tutoring program is targeting children who most need in-person instruction, and testing out its protocols for when more students return to classrooms in November.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Between early voting and absentee ballots - what will Election night in Alaska look like this year? And, state health officials warn of an overwhelmed healthcare system if coronavirus cases continue to surge. Plus, scientists think there was a massive glacial dam release recently in Southeast Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 26, 2020
Senator Murkowski votes "yes" to confirm the president's Supreme Court pick- Amy Coney Barrett. And, trump goes on the stump for Alaska's Republican congressional candidates. Plus, a decision by the state's high court on a legal dispute over Tlingit artifacts.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 23, 2020
Candidates running to represent Alaska in Washington, D.C. begin their last few rounds of debate. And, the surge of coronavirus cases in Alaska is reaching record highs. Plus, how will Anchorage's new acting mayor lead Alaska's biggest city?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Some people exposed to COVID-19 are refusing to quarantine or cooperate with contact tracers. And, many Alaskans continue to wait for extended unemployment payments approved two months ago. Plus, a fan of Anchorage takeout takes it upon himself to share the love.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
In Anchorage, where coronavirus cases are surging, parents and teachers push back on school reopening. And, Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta officials say the number of COVID tests returning positive is dangerously high. Plus, a film about intentional acts of kindness features a Congolese family's arrival to Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Some Alaskans receive a threatening email telling them how to vote in the upcoming election. And, an Anchorage family in their third month of online learning. Plus, why some campaign signs in Juneau disappeared from a resident's home.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 19, 2020
Alaskans line up to cast their ballots as early in-person voting begins. And, lack of running water is linked to covid-19 outbreaks in some Alaska communities. Plus, a new animated series works to attract a modern audience to Alaska Native stories.