Alaska News Nightly
Alaska News Nightly is an award-winning statewide news program featuring stories of interest to all Alaskans from all over Alaska and other northern communities. From Alaska’s unique politics to issues affecting its Indigenous people, resources, environment and more, Alaska News Nightly has covered the most important issues in the state for more than four decades.
Hosted by:
Casey Grove
Contact us:
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Listen to Alaska News Nightly on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 30, 2024
Officials work to solve the housing shortage in Valdez. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski visits the site of Sunday's fatal landslide in Ketchikan.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Experts answer questions from Ketchikan residents Plus, a report shows health risks caused by microplastics.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A former tribal employee is charged with embezzling money. Plus, new research helps Southwest Alaska communities prepare for floods.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Scientists are looking into the cause of Sunday's deadly landslide in Ketchikan. Plus, voters in the Mat-Su share how they feel.
Alaska News Nightly: August 26, 2024
After a landslide in Ketchikan, officials worry about more unstable ground. Plus, Anchorage police shoot a man, amid a string of shootings.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 23, 2024
Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out of the race for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House. Plus, how satellite internet has disrupted traditional telecoms in rural Alaska. And wood bison find a new home in the Interior, but not everybody is welcoming them.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Anchorage officials consider changes in response to police shootings. Plus, biologists look for a wolf and warn against feeding wild animals.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Even with low turnout, some candidates are encouraged by Tuesday's primary results. Plus, psychedelic therapy experts convene in Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The youngest female convicted of murder in Alaska wins an appeal. Plus, an investigation says a police officer's fatal shooting is justified.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 19, 2024
After wind and flooding over the weekend, western Alaska braces for another storm. Plus, Anchorage's police chief responds to outcry after officers shot and killed a teenager. And a class learns that harvesting devil's club is about more than just putting on gloves.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 16, 2024
Anchorage residents gather to remember a 16-year-old killed by police. Plus, Alaskans weigh in on the upcoming election. And, already strapped for child care, some Juneau providers had to scramble after a home daycare flooded.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Two troopers are charged with assault after arresting the wrong man. Plus, an Eagle River Republican faces opposition from her own party.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The family of a man killed by police is suing the officers. Plus, researchers study Alzheimer's disease among Indigenous Alaskans.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A power outage renews calls for preparedness. Plus, Fairbanks scientists find methane from thawing permafrost.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 12, 2024
Disabled Alaskans sue a state-appointed guardian. Plus, family of a man fatally shot by Troopers questions whether the shooting was justified.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 9, 2024
A group is working to restore some campaign finance limits. Plus, a Coast Guard icebreaker returns from patrol early due to mechanical issues.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Consumer advocates question a grocery chain merger headed to court later this month. Plus, heavy rainfall causes flooding in Southcentral.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Gov. Dunleavy issues a disaster declaration after flooding in Juneau. Plus, judge rules that Mat-Su school library books must returned.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 5, 2024
Juneau residents brace for outburst flooding. Plus, a flight near Alaska's airspace indicates a growing partnership between Russia and China.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 2, 2024
The education veto takes center stage in the race for a rural House seat. Plus, a congressional candidate is running from a federal prison.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 1, 2024
New school start times have Anchorage families wondering where to find childcare. Plus, cases of whooping cough are on the rise in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Some state lawmakers criticize Gov. Dunleavy's veto of Alaska Reads Act funding. Plus, the state clears police officers in a fatal shooting.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Almost two dozen cases handled by former Judge Joshua Kindred are under review. Plus, illegal fishing prompts an emergency closure.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 29, 2024
Federal funding will help restore salmon habitat. Plus, a tribal housing authority is bringing more affordable units to Anchorage.