Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 7, 2026
The former mayor of Anchorage makes his case to be the state’s next governor.
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See Tommy Emmanuel Live in Anchorage | October 8
Support Alaska Public Media and see guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel live in Anchorage on October 8,...
Republican governor hopeful Adam Crum says he wants Alaska to get back to building
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Adam Crum here.
In Anchorage, so-called ‘flushable’ wipes create a clogging, costly problem
Utility workers and city officials alike say disposable wipes are wreaking havoc on the city’s wastewater treatment systems.
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Crews battle wildfires in western U.S. and Canada
There have been 183 new wildfires, including eight large ones, across the U.S. since Saturday, the...
Demi Vollering wins Tour de France for the 2nd time
Vollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of...
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, demands Hamas disarm first
Netanyahu’s comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had...
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a...
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