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Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: State and federal officials advocate for improvements to Alaska's aviation infrastructure. Plus, a plan to improve safety on a stretch of the Seward Highway gets mixed reactions from some Anchorage policy makers. Listen here: https://akpub.io/44W45MJ
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 31, 2026State and federal officials advocate for improvements to Alaska's aviation infrastructure.akpub.ioEarlier this week, a widespread outage affected dozens of weather stations across the state. https://akpub.io/4fvdGjE
Air carriers ask state and federal officials to prioritize fixing Alaska weather stationsThe state plans to build more than 150 new weather stations, but on any given day up to 20 existing stations in Alaska are not reporting.akpub.ioKodiak's racetrack is at the island's fairgrounds, where horses graze in pastures and bears catch salmon across the road. https://akpub.io/4w603wr
Stock car racing picks up speed at the Kodiak Island RacewayThe scene on Kodiak may be small, but racers say the tight-knit community is part of the appeal.akpub.ioThe proposed mine would be a roughly 1.1 mile-wide open pit on state land near the Kigluaik Mountains and the Imuruk Basin. https://akpub.io/4g5wh5V
Brevig Mission residents oppose Graphite One mine at community meetingResidents of the Seward Peninsula village of Brevig Mission voiced overwhelming opposition Tuesday to the proposed Graphite One mine during a meeting with the Canadian mining company and the Bering Straits Native Corp.akpub.ioAlaska has allowed individuals to make unlimited contributions to candidates since a federal appeals court struck down the state’s campaign finance limits in 2021 as unconstitutionally low. https://akpub.io/4xcY5eo
Alaskans face August vote on ending unlimited campaign donations Alaska has allowed individuals to contribute unlimited sums to candidates since a federal appeals court struck down the state’s limits in 2021 as unconstitutionally low.akpub.ioAlaska is now in charge of hazardous waste regulation in the state, a task that can be made more challenging by geographic remoteness. https://akpub.io/4wFnDBi
Feds turn over Alaska hazardous waste management to stateThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday officially transferred authority for hazardous waste regulation to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.akpub.ioJust as July is finally bringing the heat, it’s time to slip into August, and with it plenty of summer activities!☀️ This week's Anchorage Weekender rounded up nine events, from Salmonfest to summer markets and more. 📲 See the full Weekender at https://akpub.io/4pvFNlH
Chugach Electric officials say a raven caused a power outage across Girdwood Friday morning. A crew was working to restore service to just under 2,000 customers by Friday evening. https://akpub.io/44Wx9Un
Raven knocks out power in Girdwood, utility saysChugach Electric officials said a crew was working to restore service to just under 2,000 customers by Friday evening. The utility received reports that a raven on a power line triggered the outage.akpub.ioThe Department of Environmental Conservation says there will be no more spill response for the F/V Arctic Sea, which wrecked in early January. https://akpub.io/4w6KLY9
State concludes spill response, begins wreck removal for grounded fishing vessel near St. George IslandA salvage team is set to clean up wreckage from the Arctic Sea near St. George Island, months after it ran aground, leaking tens of thousands of gallons of fuel and other oils into the ocean.akpub.ioJess Zhang, a freelance journalist writing for The Margin, recently co-published a story with KYUK about youth mental health in the wake of the storm. https://akpub.io/3RBNFpH
Reporter examines impacts of ex-Typhoon Halong on youth mental healthMany of ex-Typhoon Halong's impacts are tangible and concrete, like damage to infrastructure and calls for village relocation. But some of the greatest impacts may be invisible.akpub.ioKJ Metcalf says it’s an infringement of his First Amendment rights, and wants the city to get involved. https://akpub.io/4bW4rGR
Juneau veteran says he was denied First Amendment rights during July 4 paradeA Juneau man said he wasn’t allowed to be in the parade carrying a sign that criticizes war. He says it’s an infringement of his First Amendment rights, and wants the city to get involved.akpub.ioOn this episode of Hometown, Alaska, we look ahead to a staple of live music and a symbol of summertime in Alaska with Salmonfest. 🔊 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Catch Hometown, Alaska on-air Mondays at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/4pRcz1l
Salmonfest preview and an interview with headliners Guster | Hometown, AlaskaHear from the people that are organizing the festival's 15th year and one of the musical acts that will be performing on the Salmonfest stages.akpub.ioTonight on Alaska News Nightly: The NTSB points to a series of safety breakdowns in its final report on last year's deadly Bering Air crash. Plus, the cases for, and against, a statewide ballot measure to tighten rules on campaign contributions. Listen here: https://akpub.io/4pQCeHo
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 30, 2026The NTSB points to a series of safety breakdowns in its final report on last year's deadly Bering Air crash.akpub.ioThe affair began in 2019, when Maj. Collin Welch was with the Alaska National Guard and stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. https://akpub.io/4pPwMo8
Former Alaska National Guard officer in secret second marriage forged records, stole public moneyMaj. Collin Welch, 40, pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing about $54,000 in government money and inducing the Mongolian woman and her daughter to remain in the U.S. unlawfully. He’s awaiting sentencing in U.S. District Court in Washington.akpub.ioAside from the near-constant music, the big draw to the Haines fairground Saturday was a logging show.
Southeast State Fair brings the sound of music — and chainsaws — to Haines fairgroundsFairgoers were treated to everything from rides to a small sledding hill.akpub.ioThe FCC is reviewing a program that for three decades has helped schools and libraries across the nation lower their connectivity costs. Alaska school leaders and public librarians are worried about a potential cut at a time when districts are already struggling with budget deficits.
Alaska librarians worry broadband costs will skyrocket after federal reviewAlaska school leaders and public librarians are concerned about a potential cut at a time when districts are already struggling with budget deficits.akpub.ioCommercial salmon fishing is a distant memory on the Kuskokwim River. But down the Bering Sea coast, local fishermen with the Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative have been fighting to keep a small commercial fishery alive and bring much-needed cash into communities.
Kuskokwim Bay commercial salmon fishery opens after 5-year hiatusCommercial salmon fishing is a distant memory on the Kuskokwim River. But down the Bering Sea coast, local fishermen with the Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative have been fighting to keep a small commercial fishery alive and bring much-needed cash into communities.akpub.ioThe video prompted a public outcry from residents and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, as well as a protest seeking justice.
After video of violent arrest, Juneau police pledged reform. One year later, what’s changed?The video prompted a public outcry from residents and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, as well as a protest seeking justice.akpub.ioJust as July is finally bringing the heat, it’s time to slip into August. The Anchorage weekender rounded up nine events, from a car show to free clothes for students in need.
The Anchorage Weekender: Salmonfest, back-to-school shopping and seven more local eventsJust as July is finally bringing the heat, it’s time to slip into August.akpub.ioThe report faults the pilot for “improper inputs” before the plane stalled. It also says the plane was overweight, leaving less of a margin to avoid a stall.
Deadly 2025 Bering Air crash caused by ‘a series of preventable breakdowns,’ NTSB chief says The plane crashed onto an ice floe after experiencing “severe icing conditions,’ killing all nine passengers and the pilot.akpub.io