Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gov. Dunleavy's preferred dividend is larger than what's in the budget. Plus, food that Alaskans harvest are contaminated by mircoplastics.
18.Apr.2024
Alaska Senate rolls out operating budget with roughly $1,300 PFD plus energy relief check
Sen. Bert Stedman said the state has been "blessed" the last couple of years by high oil prices — but warned high prices won't last forever.
18.Apr.2024
Medication is an important tool for people struggling with alcohol addiction in Alaska
There are more options than ever for treating alcohol use disorder in Alaska, including several medications that can make it easier for some people to reduce or stop drinking.
18.Apr.2024
With a decision on Ambler looming, the Kobuk River makes a list of endangered rivers
Advocates say the Ambler Road and mining projects risk contaminating the Kobuk River watershed and hurting the region’s subsistence species.
18.Apr.2024
Anchorage asked to be bear aware after Government Hill encounter
Reports of residents surrounding a black bear to take photos Monday have police and biologists urging people to give wildlife a wide berth.
17.Apr.2024