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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The military focuses on training its forces in Alaska. Plus, two people are presumed dead after a cargo plane crashed near Fairbanks.
Alaska House committee nixes amendment raising age of consent from 16 to 18
The sponsor of the amendment, Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, says he'll try again when the bill returns to the House floor.
Troopers say no survivors found after plane crashes near Fairbanks with 2 aboard
Troopers say the Douglas DC-4 crashed into the Tanana River shortly after takeoff.
Amazon says its Anchorage sorting facility has cut delivery times in half
“That's going to continue to speed up and improve as we move towards that 100% operational state,” said a company spokeswoman.
Bringing Broadway productions to Alaska | Talk of Alaska
How is it that shows like Hamilton and Six brought not just their people, but their massive, complicated sets, up to the 49th state?
Soldotna solar installation set to go online this summer
The 600-panel array will be able to fully power the Whistle Hill business complex east of Soldotna when weather permits.
Unalaska school district asks city for nearly $6M as it faces large deficit
The request is about $500,000 more than last year’s ask, and includes the maximum allowable contribution from the city’s general fund.
Alaska Senate passes bill that ties hunting and fishing residency requirements to PFD eligibility
Wildlife troopers say the loose definition of residency under the current rules make it difficult to prosecute people who take advantage.
Begich makes a pledge: He’ll drop out of Alaska’s U.S. House race if Dahlstrom bests him in primary.
Begich says if other GOP candidates do the same, it would allow conservative voters to unite behind one candidate. Another solution: Ranking.
PenAir founder and Grumman Goose pilot Orin Seybert dies at 87
The founder of Peninsula Airways, Seybert was known for recognizing amphibious planes' ability to operate without runways in the Aleutian Islands.
Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care
An amendment from Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, would lower the age for obtaining behavioral health care to 16.
Supreme Court appears to side with an Oregon city’s crackdown on homelessness
Justices heard an Oregon city's appeal of lower court rulings that it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 22, 2024
Nick Begich and other candidates for congress have differing strategies. Plus, lawmakers consider changing requirements for hunting licenses.
Anchorage middle schools prepare to include sixth grade starting this fall
Middle schools are rearranging floor plans, hiring teachers and adding portables to accommodate the students.
Mountains to Sea Trails | Outdoor Explorer
Newly created trails make it possible to bike, hike, run or ski from Glen Alps to Knik Arm of Cook Inlet without crossing a single road.
Ketchikan borough declares disaster in fire-station fire
Firefighters say the April 9 blaze that swept through the South Tongass station appears to have started near one of the five vehicles it damaged.
After a dozen years, statewide Yup’ik language spelling bee going strong
Yup'ik and Inupiaq spelling bees, like those held earlier this month in Anchorage, are a relatively new experience for students.
Recycling for Earth Day | Hometown, Alaska
In honor of Earth Day, we find out what you can and can't recycle and find a place for the things you're looking to get rid of this spring.
‘Not in the business of just giving away our entire collections:’ Denver museum denies Lingít repatriations
Denver Post reporter Sam Tabachnik says the Denver Art Museum has a history of denying repatriation requests for tribal cultural items.
With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers
Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers, amid rising concerns about aviation safety.
Anchorage police investigate 3 deaths in 2 separate incidents
Police say a person brought to a hospital died there Thursday, hours before two people were found dead in a Jewel Lake Road home.
National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues
The Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.
Relocation of eroding Alaska Native village seen as a test case
The Newtok-to-Mertarvik transformation is the most advanced of several village relocation efforts prompted by climate change.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 19, 2024
Sen. Sullivan rips the Biden administration on a pair of decisions. Plus, fisheries managers consider the impacts of chum salmon bycatch.
Chickaloon tribal policing to expand to non-Native Alaskans under unique state authorization
Chickaloon Native Village's tribal police will fill a policing gap in the Sutton area, east of Palmer in a part of the Mat-Su Borough.
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