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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 6, 2024
A bill would fix school allotments by going back to the old system. Plus, Fairbanks voters decide on additional tax collection for schools.
Competing House and Senate bills propose fixes to homeschool laws ruled unconstitutional
After a judge ruled Alaska's correspondence school program violates the state Constitution, lawmakers are looking for a way forward.
This oil platform stopped pumping 30 years ago. Alaska still won’t make the owner tear it down.
Owners can put off the costly process of tearing down the platforms using a strategy one critic calls “delay, deny and diddle around.” And in Alaska, the state has let them do it — for decades.
Anchorage woman charged with vandalizing Bronson campaign signs
Police charged a 27-year-old East Anchorage woman with two felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with 14 vandalized campaign signs.
Alaska officials announce ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign to address fentanyl crisis
“Alaska is under attack,” said. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. “In 2023, opioids killed more Alaskans than ever before.”
Wasilla woman struck and killed by Alaska Railroad train
Wasilla police say Diana Wilson, 48, was lying in the freight train's path Friday night, but investigators haven't determined why.
UAA graduation is extra sweet for students who missed high school ceremonies 4 years ago
Sunday’s ceremony stands in contrast to four years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person gatherings to a halt across the globe.
A utility room under Mertarvik’s public school is full of raw sewage
Excrement has been backing up into the building for months, but the tribal council that owns it had no idea how bad things were until recently.
GCI mobile customers in Bethel demand answers after weeks of call issues
The telecom firm says the problem is now fixed. But business owners say they've been hurt by spotty service for incoming calls in April.
Pulitzer-winning Alaska journalist discusses covering sexual violence during Wrangell visit
Kyle Hopkins, who won the Pulitzer Prize for the series "Lawless," says Alaska's criminal justice failures let people get away with sexual assault.
Fort Wainwright soldier fatally shot outside Fairbanks bar
Police say Shamar Snipes, 21, and Sharif Makkar, 27, were initially charged with assault after the shooting early Saturday of Brandon Moultrie.
What does YOUR Anchorage map look like? | Hometown, Alaska
A new project asks residents to share how they see the city by filling out a blank map with personal points of interest.
Southeast Alaska air carrier adopts new tech to make travel safer, more reliable
More precise GPS technology and FAA approval for Alaska Seaplanes to fly new routes is expected to lead to fewer cancellations and increased safety.
State halts work on expanded arrest authority for Chickaloon tribal officers
Citing local concerns, Alaska's Public Safety commissioner said the state was not pursuing new commissions for Chickaloon tribal police around Sutton.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 3, 2024
The decision that ruled correspondence allotments unconstitutional is on hold. Plus, managers limit salmon fishing on the Yukon River.
Judy Woodruff discusses political division in America | Alaska Insight
Judy Woodruff joins Lori Townsend to discuss political division on this Alaska Insight.
First Friday exhibition shows the intimate nature of analogue photos | State of Art
Brianna Toomer's first solo exhibition not only showcases her art, but allows a full sensory experience of looking at physical photos.
Former head prison doctor replaces Anne Zink as Alaska’s chief medical officer
Dr. Robert Lawrence is a family medicine doctor who got his start in rural Alaska.
State economist says Kenai Peninsula job market recovering faster than Alaska
Economist Sam Tappen said the Kenai Peninsula has fared better than the rest of the state in rebounding from the post-pandemic recession.
Ravenstail weaving comes to life at historic Juneau event
The event showcased the largest collection of new Ravenstail weaving in decades.
Aiming for rehab, House-passed bill would allow some tablet computers in Alaska prison cells
The bill also prohibits excessive surcharges on prison phone service, promising to drastically cut inmates’ costs.
How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year?
For decades, nonprofits, health insurers and hospitals have been trying to solve the problem of the people who need the emergency room again and again.
For one Utqiaġvik family, spring bowhead whaling marks an important milestone
The Aaluk Crew landed Utqiaġvik's first bowhead whale of the spring season last week. It was also 17-year-old striker Donald "Button" Adams' first catch.
Anchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance
Here’s what incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance had to say about many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.
Bronson, LaFrance offer different views and priorities in Alaska Public Media-ADN mayoral runoff debate
Bronson centered homelessness in his debate remarks, while LaFrance focused on providing basic city services.
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