Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 17, 2026
Sen. Dan Sullivan highlights icebreaker vessels being built for Alaska.
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Socioeconomic status a key factor in understanding Alaska test data, lawmakers hear
Statewide, about 33% of students tested at or above grade level expectations in language arts and...
Anchorage School District lays off more than 50 teachers
Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt says the cuts are necessary after a local funding proposition failed
2 JBER soldiers injured by bear during training exercise
Officials say the soldiers were injured during a “land navigation training event” at the base. A task force from the base responded to the incident and provided medical care.
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Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the...
Will the DHS shutdown affect security for the World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America...
Eight children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport, Louisiana police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot.
Photos: In this part of the world, nearly every chile pepper farmer is a woman
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They...
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