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
- 855
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 24, 2025
The University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to remove all references to DEI. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy files a controversial bill to allow finfish farming in Alaska's inland waterways. And, a Maine mus…
00:26:27 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 21, 2025
Bleak budget projections complicate lawmakers' plans to boost education funding. Plus, facing massive cuts to school programs, families in Anchorage consider leaving. And, a star-studded lineup takes…
00:26:22 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on fellow Republicans to join her in opposing President Trump. Plus, in his first address to the legislature, Congressman Nick Begich calls for less federal funding for Alas…
00:26:25 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Fired federal workers describe ripple effects from losing their livelihoods. Plus, lawmakers in Juneau take an unconventional vote to move the education funding bill forward. And, a north slope festi…
00:26:25 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Congressman Nick Begich addresses *some* questions from constituents about the federal shakeup. Plus, rising egg costs force Anchorage businesses to consider alternatives. And, Iron Dog racers begin …
00:26:26 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: February 17, 2025
Some federal workers who've been fired try to sort out what's next, while others wait anxiously. And sections of bare trail cause the Iditarod start to move north to Fairbanks.
00:26:25 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: February 14, 2025
State employees rally at the capitol to tell lawmakers they want better pay and retirement benefits. Plus, the Trump administration's effort to cut federal spending halts hiring at Denali National Pa…
00:26:22 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduces a bill to keep Denali as the name for America's tallest peak. Plus, lawmakers consider a measure to split the Division of Agriculture off as its own department. And, gi…
00:26:25 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Alaska's Chief Justice lays out her vision for the judiciary branch in a speech to lawmakers. Plus, trans Alaskans and their families respond to executive orders that threaten their access to healthc…
00:26:24 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Senator Murkowski says the Trump administration doesn't have the constitutional authority to dismantle agencies Congress created. Plus, lawmakers work to reinstate a pension plan for state employees.…
00:26:23 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 10, 2025
Family and friends remember the 10 people who died in the Bering Air crash. Plus, the revival of a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Kenai Peninsula could offer much needed energy relief for resi…
00:26:25 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 7, 2025
Searchers find no survivors on a Bering Air flight that crashed yesterday near Nome. Plus, the Alaska Senate joins the House urging President Trump to keep the name of Alaska's highest peak.
00:26:18 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 6, 2025
State lawmakers confront a bleak budget picture as they look to fund priorities. Plus, Juneau residents join a nationwide protest against President Trump's executive orders. And, Nome mushers embark …
00:26:26 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
How federal workforce cuts could impact Alaska's economy and public services. Plus, advocates respond to an increase in immigration and customs enforcement in Anchorage. And, a Sitka High School club…
00:26:26 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could have wide-ranging impacts for Alaska. Plus, legislators meet with the Governor's office to negotiate a compromise on education reforms and funding. …
00:26:25 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 3, 2025
State lawmakers hear from nonprofit organizations about the uncertainty caused by President Trump's funding freeze. Plus, legislators call for the release of a salary study from Gov. Mike Dunleavy's …
00:26:46 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 31, 2025
Gov. Dunleavy's wide-ranging education bill sets the stage for a clash with legislators over school funding. Plus, Ketchikan considers school consolidations to make up for a looming budget deficit. A…
00:26:33 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 30, 2025
A freeze on renewable energy spending has Alaska energy projects on hold. Plus, campaign finance regulators fine the leaders of the attempted repeal of ranked-choice voting for egregious violations. …
00:26:38 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gov. Dunleavy sets up a battle over education funding during his State of the State address. Plus, local governments react to an unexpected funding hold on federal infrastructure spending. And, resea…
00:26:15 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Alaskans react to a broad federal funding freeze from the Trump administration. Plus, an executive order opens up 28 million acres of protected wilderness for resource development. Plus, the Alaska B…
00:26:29 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
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