Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media
Get news from across Alaska each weekday evening from the stations of Alaska Public Media News. With a central news room in Anchorage and 25 stations spread across the state, we capture the news in the Voices of Alaska and share them with the world. Tune in to your local Alaska Public Media News station, visit us online at alaskapublic.org or subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast right here. This is the complete 30-minute program as aired on stations. A separate feed is available with individual news articles.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 851
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 7, 2025
An organization that tracks hate groups say white supremacist activity is on the rise in Alaska. Plus, a Fairbanks tribal leader reacts to RFK Jr.'s pledge to improve access to traditional Alaska Nat…
00:26:24 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Protestors react to RFK Jr's cuts to vaccine research, during the health secretary's visit to the state. Plus, Anchorage businesses hold their breath in the latest economic outlook. And an iconic mus…
00:26:20 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Firefighters say drones are forcing them to ground their aircraft in the Interior. Plus, scientists research how to turn summer swelter into winter warmth.
00:26:32 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 4, 2025
The legislature overrides the Governor's vetoes and heads home after a Saturday special session. Also, Sen. Lisa Murkowski defends her vote on President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. And the homele…
00:26:25 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 1, 2025
Sen. Dan Sullivan scolds Democrats for slowing confirmations while he blocked confirmation of the Navy's top officer. Plus, Bethel residents are critical of the police department's two week on, two w…
00:26:37 |
Sat 02 Aug 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 31, 2025
State lawmakers question if the expense of the Governor's upcoming special session is worth it. Plus, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson wins an award for having the best commissary in the country. And,…
00:26:24 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Alaska's U.S. Senators move forward to fill federal judicial vacancies in the state. Plus, Aleutian Island communities braced for a tsunami impact that never came after a massive earthquake in Russia…
00:26:28 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposes changing senate procedures to make it easier to confirm President Trump’s nominees. Plus, a nationwide missile defense system could mean big business for Alaska's commerci…
00:26:31 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 28, 2025
New air quality sensors will help scientists monitor wildfire smoke around the state. Plus, marine safety organizations aren't sure if federal officials are putting workplace fatality data to use. An…
00:26:29 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 25, 2025
A new audit shows Alaska's foster care system hasn't made meaningful progress on most reforms outlined in a 2018 law. Plus, Alaska school leaders are relieved after the Trump administration releases …
00:26:48 |
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Legislators prepare for next month's special session, despite the governor's call for some not to attend. Plus, federal funding cuts cause issues for a nonprofit working with victims of domestic viol…
00:26:51 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Health officials work to tally the impact of the budget reconciliation bill on Alaska's Medicaid program. Plus, the state appeals a decision not to allow federal money to count toward the state's req…
00:26:20 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Alaska school districts and advocates sue over withheld federal education funds. Also, investigators say a combination of weight, weather and antlers strapped to the wing caused the crash that killed…
00:27:25 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 21, 2025
One of Alaska's most iconic mountain races gets its youngest-ever champion.
00:26:18 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 18, 2025
Delays for Alaskans seeking government benefits like food stamps and disability payments persist. Plus, Southwest Alaska residents remain wary of Pebble Mine as its parent company's lawsuit continues…
00:26:24 |
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 17, 2025
After voting against clawing back public broadcasting funding, Senator Murkowski explains what happened. Plus, despite a new levee, Juneau officials say residents in the path of glacial outburst floo…
00:26:21 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Coastal communities react to a tsunami warning this afternoon after a large earthquake near the Aleutians. Plus, researchers study the landslide threat for new housing units planned in Klukwan. And, …
00:26:35 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sen. Lisa Murkowski defends public broadcasting as the Senate takes a procedural vote on the recissions bill. Plus, an offensive creek name in the Aleutians is changed to reflect the Indigenous name.…
00:26:31 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 14, 2025
A man claims ICE officers discarded his legal documents when he was wrongfully detained. Also, specially trained dogs help keep bears away from firefighters in the Interior.
00:26:29 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 11, 2025
Firefighters work to protect homes, highway travelers and infrastructure west of Fairbanks. Also, after her first year as mayor of Alaska's largest city, Suzanne LaFrance defends stricter laws on pub…
00:26:25 |
Sat 12 Jul 2025
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