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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 15, 2024

Governor Dunleavy vetoes a bipartisan education funding bill. Plus, Anchorage mayoral candidates respond to dozens of campaign signs being vandalized. And, a Kasigluk Yup'ik dance group prepares for this year's Cama-i dance festival.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Millions in federal grants for tribes and tribal organizations to respond to climate change announced today. Plus, once considered a conservation success, Alaska's humpback population appears to be declining. And, Army officials finalize a child care center at Fort Wainwright.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 8, 2024

Charter school principals weigh in on a new state option to approve charters. Plus, Alaska students are waiting longer to hear about aid.

Alaska News Nightly: February 19, 2024

A comprehensive and controversial education bill gets stalled before a House vote. Plus, the federal government rejects Alaska's transportation project plan, potentially costing the state billions. And, an Anchorage skier becomes the first American man to win a World Cup distance race in decades

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 29, 2023

A cargo vessel catches fire and is directed to Dutch Harbor. Plus, How search and rescue dogs helped first responders during last month's deadly Wrangell landslide. And, Petersburg bird watchers celebrate a successful Christmas Bird Count.
Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings From Across The State (Image of hosts Wesley Early and Steve Himmel on snowy background)

Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across the State 2023

Join hosts Steve Heimel and Wesley Early for this annual two-hour tradition of season's greetings statewide.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 6, 2023

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Monday on Alaska News Nightly: The Dunleavy...
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 26, 2023

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Thursday on Alaska News Nightly: Alaska gets...
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 25, 2022

Ketchikan's tribe hopes federal funds can offset impacts from climate change. Also, Juneau's food bank continues to see high demand after a pandemic spike. And residents in St. George emerge from almost a month of no running water.

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: John Weddleton

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. John Weddleton | District: 6 | Age: 63.5 | Occupation: Retailer | weddletonforassembly.com What is the most important problem...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Randy Sulte

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Randy Sulte | District: 6 | Age: 52 | Occupation: COO | sulteforanchorage.com What is the most important problem facing...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Darin Colbry

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Darin Colbry | District: 6 | Age: 45 | Occupation: Landscaping and DoorDashing What is the most important problem facing...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Stephanie Taylor

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Stephanie Taylor | District: 5 | Age: 59 | Occupation: Homemaker | stephanieforak.com What is the most important problem facing...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Christopher Hall

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Christopher Hall| District: 5 | Age: 47 | Occupation: Worker bee What is the most important problem facing...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Forrest Dunbar

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Forrest Dunbar | District: 5 | Age: 37 | Occupation: Attorney, Army Guard Officer | forrestdunbar.com What is the...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Meg Zaletel

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Meg Zaletel | District: 4 | Age: 42 | Occupation: Attorney/interim executive director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Kathy Henslee

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Kathy Henslee | District: 4 | Age: 55 | Occupation: Realtor | Campaign website: hensleeforassembly.com What is the most important...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Nial Sherwood Williams

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Nial Sherwood Williams | District: 3 | Age: 35 | Occupation: Government watchdog What is the most important...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Liz Vazquez

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Liz Vazquez | District: 3 | Age: 70 | Occupation: Attorney | lizvazquez.us What is the most important problem...

2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Kameron Perez-Verdia

This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. View the full survey here. Kameron Perez-Verdia | District: 3 | Age: 50 | Occupation: President/CEO, Alaska Humanities Forum | kameronforassembly.com What is the...