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Alaska News Nightly - Alaska Public Media

Alaska Public Media
Alaska
Alaska Public Media
Anchorage
Typhoon Ha Long
Juneau
Alaska LNG Project
Governor Mike Dunleavy
Fairbanks
Typhoon Halong
Climate Change
Trump Administration
Anchorage School District
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Kipnuk
Alaska National Guard
Alaska LNG
Permanent Fund Dividend
Iditarod
Government Shutdown
Kotzebue

For more than four decades, Alaska News Nightly has brought you award-winning statewide news. From Dutch Harbor to Prudhoe Bay, from Metlakatla to Kaktovik, Alaska News Nightly covers every corner of Alaska.

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Latest Episodes

An ANWR lease sale fails to attract the North Slope's biggest producers, and Juneau's local tribe soft opens the area's first casino. Plus, birders flock to Yakutat to celebrate the return of the tern.

Scientists say a plan to pull a long-standing ocean observation station off Alaska's coast threatens key climate data, and Alaska sees its worst donated blood shortage in years. Plus, the lead dance group at this year's Celebration festival in Juneau... more

State lawmakers get a long-sought cost estimate for the proposed Alaska LNG project, and Dan Sullivan challenges Dan Sullivan for one of Alaska's U.S. Senate seats. Plus, canoes from around Southeast Alaska land in Juneau for Celebration.

A slew of candidates slip in under the wire to campaign for governor, Congress and the state Legislature, and a look inside the team that intercepts internationally trafficked wildlife in Alaska. Plus, salvagers in Petersburg give new life to thrown-... more

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Joe Bailash
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Trevor Polinic
Operations and maintenance manager for the PICA facility
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2026
John Kunaknana
Santos' community liaison with Nuiqsut
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Robert Seidman
SEPA CEO
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Haven Harris
Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Bering Straits Native Corporation
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Nicole Borromeo
President of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act council
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Alyona Nydin
Alaska Desk reporter
Alaska Public Media
Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Maggie Nelson
Reporter for KUCB
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Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Avery Elfeld
Reporter for Alaska Public Media
Alaska Desk/Haines
Episode: Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Hosts

Wesley Early
Host of Alaska News Nightly; affiliated with Alaska Public Media; regular on-air presence across episodes.
Casey Grove
Anchor and host with Alaska Public Media; frequently appears as a lead presenter on statewide newscasts and feature segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Best Alaska News!

    Thanks for putting out the best Alaska news! I listen every day. The reports are relevant and expertly produced by professionals!👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthur:in:AK
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    Love the podcast. Great information. Love Rachel Cassandra

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arizona-Angel
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent Show

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for several years now. They never disappoint & I’m often pleasantly surprised by several aspects of the show:

    1) the music between stories always fits well and the selection is so good. Thats not even to mention the classic (to me at the very least) intro music. And now that I mention it, the classic outro voice is great too.

    2) at the end of every episode there’s a happy/hopeful story to end the show. This

    3) this may seem obvious, but every single story... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaiah B from Mo.
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this news podcast. I live in Nevada and Alaska and it it keeps me connected

    Audible
    5
    Karen B.
    United States2 years ago
  • great stories and reporting

    I love this news podcast. I live in Nevada and Alaska and it it keeps me connected

    Audible
    5
    Karen B.
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently high-quality Alaska-focused reporting with professional production.
Listeners appreciate balanced coverage and credible, on-the-ground reporting.
Solid news source with engaging transitions and a strong regional perspective.
Advocates value timely updates and clear storytelling from across Alaska.

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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 6, 2026
Q: Should listeners expect the full $3,800 PFD to be funded in the coming budget?
Experts suggest it hinges on a wide political consensus and the use of the Rainy Day Fund, with significant risk if the plan fails to gain cross-chamber support.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Q: What is the Save America Bill trying to accomplish regarding voter eligibility?
It aims to ensure that voters are U.S. citizens by requiring proof of citizenship for registration and strengthening ID verification for voting, while not banning mail voting but potentially complicating it.
What some Alaska lawmakers want out of next year's legislative session
Q: Do you think lawmakers will make any progress this year on the fiscal plan?
It's unclear if lawmakers can advance the fiscal plan due to the complicated choices and the election year.
What some Alaska lawmakers want out of next year's legislative session
Q: Should we expect education funding to dominate the session again this year?
It's not expected to be a dominant issue, but some changes may be discussed.
What some Alaska lawmakers want out of next year's legislative session
Q: What else are lawmakers hoping to address this session?
They aim to prepare for the Alaska LNG project and review oil and gas taxes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska News Nightly

What is Alaska News Nightly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Statewide news coverage with a strong focus on Alaska, blending policy, energy, public safety, and community stories. Regular reporting from multiple regional bureaus highlights governance, environment, Indigenous issues, and local economies, with occasional human-interest pieces that illuminate life across the state. Episodes frequently feature expert context from journalists and policymakers, plus on-the-ground reporting from diverse Alaskan communities. This program is known for balanced, in-depth reporting and a clear emphasis on how statewide decisions affect residents, businesses, and local cultures. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want reliable, state-focused news and thoughtful analysis from credible reporters and local stake... more

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2. Trevor Polinic
3. John Kunaknana
4. Robert Seidman
5. Haven Harris
6. Nicole Borromeo
7. Alyona Nydin
8. Maggie Nelson

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