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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 13, 2025

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 22:02

A month after ex-Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska, recovery remains a lo...

SNAP benefits can be issued as soon as Friday

SNAP benefits can be issued as soon as Friday

The Nome Nugget, Nov 13, 2025 - 22:02

By Ariana Crockett O'Harra SNAP benefits should be issued as soon as Friday, ...

University of Alaska President Pat Pitney to retire in May

University of Alaska President Pat Pitney to retire in May

KTOO, Nov 13, 2025 - 22:02

Pitney was first appointed as interim university president in 2020 before becomi...

Newscast – Thursday, No.v. 13, 2025

Newscast – Thursday, No.v. 13, 2025

KTOO, Nov 13, 2025 - 22:02

In this newscast: University of Alaska President Pat Pitney will retire this spr...

Trump Administration Revokes Biden Ban on Drilling and Mining in Alaska Wilderness

Trump Administration Revokes Biden Ban on Drilling and ...

NYT > Alaska, Nov 13, 2025 - 20:54

The decision to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s ecologically sensitive No...

Anchorage rolls out cameras and theft tracking in effort to reduce crime

Anchorage rolls out cameras and theft tracking in effor...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 20:54

“I want our downtown bustling,” Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said.

Do you want Congress to extend the ACA health care tax credits?

Do you want Congress to extend the ACA health care tax ...

The Nome Nugget, Nov 13, 2025 - 20:54

Choices Yes No

Juneau is facing a housing shortage. These high school students are helping combat it.

Juneau is facing a housing shortage. These high school ...

KTOO, Nov 13, 2025 - 20:54

Students who take the semester-long class get to learn hands-on construction ski...

State of the Race: Polling-informed gubernatorial power rankings

State of the Race: Polling-informed gubernatorial power...

The Alaska Current, Nov 13, 2025 - 18:58

A lot has happened since the last power rankings of the race for the next govern...

Dan Sullivan’s in line for ‘million-dollar jackpot’ under bill that ended the shutdown

Dan Sullivan’s in line for ‘million-dollar jackpot’ und...

The Alaska Current, Nov 13, 2025 - 18:58

The end of the historic government shutdown this week was a mixed bag for Alaska...

Wei: Ambition Alongside the Realities of Alaska

Wei: Ambition Alongside the Realities of Alaska

The Alaska Current, Nov 13, 2025 - 18:58

We visited Wei during the dinner rush on a weeknight. Service was extremely atte...

Even scientists who've studied the aurora for decades say this solar storm is special

Even scientists who've studied the aurora for decades s...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 18:58

This week's powerful coronal mass ejections could bring even more auroras in the...

Begich the Third refuses to back release of the Epstein files

Begich the Third refuses to back release of the Epstein...

Reporting From Alaska, Nov 13, 2025 - 18:58

So why did The Third refuse to sign the U.S. House discharge petition on the E...

Even scientists who’ve studied the aurora for decades say this solar storm is special

Even scientists who’ve studied the aurora for decades s...

KTOO, Nov 13, 2025 - 18:58

This week's powerful coronal mass ejections could bring even more auroras in the...

No injuries reported in Glenallen hotel fire

No injuries reported in Glenallen hotel fire

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 16:21

The Caribou Hotel was popular among travelers, tourists and mushers.

Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment before first snow

Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment b...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 16:21

People without housing in Juneau set up camp here because it’s close to social s...

The Anchorage Weekender: A handbook to holiday markets, a ‘Brewery Brawl’ and 6 more local events

The Anchorage Weekender: A handbook to holiday markets,...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 16:21

We’re nearly halfway through November, and the holidays are fast approaching.

New lawsuit seeks to block revived bear-culling program in Western Alaska

New lawsuit seeks to block revived bear-culling program...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:57

The new Mulchatna predator control program, aimed at boosting caribou numbers, h...

AIDEA sticks to low-ball Ambler road guess—$850 million

AIDEA sticks to low-ball Ambler road guess—$850 million

Reporting From Alaska, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:57

Given what we have just seen with inflation pushing up the cost of the Willow ...

2025 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up highlights the year in agriculture

2025 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up highlights the year in agric...

Alaska Native News, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:57

An update on the 2025 year in Alaska agriculture and summaries of research progr...

Congressman Begich Statement on Funding Bill to Reopen the Government

Congressman Begich Statement on Funding Bill to Reopen ...

Alaska Native News, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:57

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 12, 2025 — Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the f...

Gun-Alutiiq Word of the Week-November 13

Gun-Alutiiq Word of the Week-November 13

Alaska Native News, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:57

Gun-Nutek Taatillka nutengq’rtaallia. – My late father always had a gun. The Alu...

Tlaib Says ‘Enough Democrats Chose to Roll Over’ as Trump Signs Bill to End Shutdown

Tlaib Says ‘Enough Democrats Chose to Roll Over’ as Tru...

Alaska Native News, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:57

“The American people want us to fight back, not cave to Donald Trump for absolut...

Zerelda’s Bistro to close after nine years serving fresh, homemade meals

Zerelda’s Bistro to close after nine years serving fres...

KTOO, Nov 13, 2025 - 13:56

After nearly a decade serving Juneau a range of fresh food, a beloved local rest...

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So f...

Alaska Beacon, Nov 13, 2025 - 10:53

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This Day in Alaska History-November 13th, 1913

This Day in Alaska History-November 13th, 1913

Alaska Native News, Nov 13, 2025 - 10:53

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Will People Trust Voting by Phone? Alaska Is Going to Find Out.

Will People Trust Voting by Phone? Alaska Is Going to F...

NYT > Alaska, Nov 13, 2025 - 07:49

Anchorage will experiment with internet voting in local elections, betting that ...

Nome hosts second annual Dudley Homelvig Scramble

Nome hosts second annual Dudley Homelvig Scramble

The Nome Nugget, Nov 12, 2025 - 23:49

By Ariana Crockett O'Harra Fifteen wrestling teams descended on the Nome-Belt...

Budget cuts will impact Nome schools

Budget cuts will impact Nome schools

The Nome Nugget, Nov 12, 2025 - 23:49

By Ariana Crockett O'Harra Nome Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Burgess d...

At the whims of weather reporting: How village travel is affected when crucial FAA equipment goes down

At the whims of weather reporting: How village travel i...

The Nome Nugget, Nov 12, 2025 - 23:49

By Diana Haecker Rural Alaskans know the drill. Bad weather can ground flight...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 22:21

It's a good, but chilly, week to be an aurora hunter.

Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment ahead of first snow

Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment a...

KTOO, Nov 12, 2025 - 22:21

The City and Borough of Juneau gave notice earlier this week for people camping ...

Newscast – Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Newscast – Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

KTOO, Nov 12, 2025 - 22:21

In this newscast: The number of Democrats running for governor of Alaska grew to...

Solar flares cause spectacular aurora borealis in Alaska skies

Solar flares cause spectacular aurora borealis in Alask...

Alaska Beacon, Nov 12, 2025 - 20:31

A series of solar flares, essentially explosions on the surface of the sun, caus...

Chronic and complex spine pain | Line One

Chronic and complex spine pain | Line One

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 18:44

On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests break down common myths, ...

Everett A. Bennett Jr. Sentenced to 37 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Sexual Assault

Everett A. Bennett Jr. Sentenced to 37 Years for Sexual...

Alaska Native News, Nov 12, 2025 - 18:44

(Palmer, AK) – On Nov. 10, Palmer Superior Court Judge Kristen Stohler sentenced...

Alaska has a higher share of veterans than any other state

Alaska has a higher share of veterans than any other state

KTOO, Nov 12, 2025 - 18:44

Veterans are most concentrated in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and F...

A month after Halong, tons of relief supplies fan out from Bethel to storm-affected communities

A month after Halong, tons of relief supplies fan out f...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 17:09

From volunteer-powered efforts to provide essential items, to the massive, multi...

Can Anchorage leaders convince their tax-wary residents to adopt a sales tax?

Can Anchorage leaders convince their tax-wary residents...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 17:09

Mayor LaFrance’s administration is getting ready to propose a 3% sales tax to ad...

The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida — and more could be coming

The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Flor...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 17:09

Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above ma...

South Anchorage collision marks city’s 14th pedestrian fatality this year

South Anchorage collision marks city’s 14th pedestrian ...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 17:09

Officers say a driver was going northbound on King Street Monday night when he s...

An increase in Anchorage wolf encounters spark curiosity, not alarm

An increase in Anchorage wolf encounters spark curiosit...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 17:09

After spotting six wolves on a trail near her home, one Anchorage resident says ...

Speaking up for wild salmon rivers: A tribute to John Morris, Sr.

Speaking up for wild salmon rivers: A tribute to John M...

Alaska Beacon, Nov 12, 2025 - 17:09

In a hospital room a year ago, Tlingit elder, water protector, and artist John M...

On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end

On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could br...

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 15:03

A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shut...

Levelock's school closes due to low enrollment

Levelock's school closes due to low enrollment

AlaskaPublic.org, Nov 12, 2025 - 15:03

The school's last day in session was Friday and its seven students started new p...

Alaska troopers seize Kodiak trawl group’s electronics in bycatch probe

Alaska troopers seize Kodiak trawl group’s electronics ...

Alaska Beacon, Nov 12, 2025 - 15:03

Julie Bonney is a longtime, Kodiak Island-based representative of some of Alaska...

Venezuela Mobilizes Military as US Aircraft Carrier Approaches

Venezuela Mobilizes Military as US Aircraft Carrier App...

Alaska Native News, Nov 12, 2025 - 15:03

“The only reason to move it there is to use it against Venezuela,” said one poli...

Triple solar blast sets stage for active aurora show

Triple solar blast sets stage for active aurora show

Alaska Native News, Nov 12, 2025 - 15:03

An unusual triple whammy of solar outbursts, including one scientists call a can...

DNA testing of bones at the Alaska crime lab can help shed light on cold cases, officials say

DNA testing of bones at the Alaska crime lab can help s...

Alaska Beacon, Nov 12, 2025 - 11:56

State and local law enforcement officials announced a breakthrough on a more tha...

AG and other GOP politicians spread lies, half-truths about Anchorage schools

AG and other GOP politicians spread lies, half-truths a...

Reporting From Alaska, Nov 12, 2025 - 02:24

Enough already with the latest right-wing hysteria campaign in Alaska ginned u...