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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 22, 2024
Alaska's U.S. senators differed on confirming judges recently. And scientists look at how a beached whale in Anchorage lived and died.
A fish plant fueled King Cove’s economy. Without it, can the community survive?
In rural Alaska, the barriers to participating in the electoral process can be much greater than in urban areas.
The Outlook for Alaska’s seafood industry | Alaska Insight
A convergence of factors are challenging Alaska fisheries. Climate change, fluctuations in markets and more are all putting pressure on the industry.
Alaska DOC ‘negligent’ in trial over jailed woman’s suicide attempt, but jury awards family $0
Gabby Chipps had been arrested and jailed for several weeks when she tried to take her own life by hanging in an isolation cell.
Man charged with 3 Anchorage bank robberies served time for 2019 robbery, feds say
Prosecutors say Sean C. Javier, 36, was previously convicted of robbing a credit-union branch he allegedly hit again this fall.
For the first time, women will outnumber men in the Alaska House next year
There will be 21 women in the state House, according to unofficial election results. 43% of the Legislature will be women, a record high.
Japanese smelting giant pulls out of major Southeast Alaska mining project
The Palmer project has for years fueled political divisions in the town of Haines. Now it’s getting a new owner, raising questions about its future.
Health providers for transgender Alaskans worry next Trump administration will jeopardize patient care
On the day after the election, therapist Margie Thomson had four new requests from patients asking for referrals for gender-affirming care — in case they lose access to it.
Judge indefinitely postpones sentencing in Trump’s hush money case
The decision to indefinitely adjourn next week's sentencing date comes several days after both sides' lawyers agreed to a stay.
Anchorage 8th grader wins first ever National Civics Bee
Emily Brubaker has been civically involved since kindergarten due to a rare medical condition she advocates for.
Alaska seafood processing workers made more money in 2023, but there were fewer of them
The processing employment data, which also shows a higher percentage of nonresident hire, points to difficulties with worker shortages.
President Biden approves disaster declaration for Ketchikan landslides
The major disaster declaration opens up FEMA funding to help pay for the cleanup and repair costs to the city of Ketchikan.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Alaska's State House will be majority female for the first time. Plus an 8th grader in Anchorage wins big at the first national civics bee.
As hundreds flock to see dead Anchorage whale, scientists try to learn more about how it lived
Scientists are studying samples of the whale, from its blubber to its baleen.
Kuskokwim River aerial survey finds massive holes, widespread thin ice
Significant hazards on the river led Bethel Search and Rescue to make the theme of its 2024 annual aerial survey “Danger Close.”
Max Romey’s outdoor art | Outdoor Explorer
Max is known for combining outdoor filmmaking and watercolor art. His most recent film was shown at the Banff Film Festival.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general nominee
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
Fairbanks region loses last local TV newscast
NewsCenter Fairbanks went dark Saturday, as owner Gray TV consolidates broadcasts from Alaska's News Source in Anchorage.
Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts
Donald Trump has promised a crackdown that could include military strikes in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good.
Record turnout in Mat-Su Borough election as voters approve major bonds
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Sitka residents share how an extended internet outage impacted their businesses. Plus, a Fairbanks TV station signs off for the final time.
Nick Begich III wins Alaska’s U.S. House race
Begich’s win flips a seat from Democrat to Republican, adding to the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Alaska’s ranked choice repeal measure fails by 664 votes
Phil Izon, who led the campaign in support of the ballot measure, said he planned to submit a recount request once the election is certified.
Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh and CJ McCormick ousted after final ballot count
Groh’s loss leaves just 21 members in a Democrat-heavy bipartisan caucus that is seeking to take control of the Alaska House, a bare majority.
Watch Alaska’s 2024 ranked choice tabulation
Ranked choice tabulation determined the winner in eight legislative races, plus the U.S. House race.
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