Alaska News | KBRW - AM/FM Silakkuagvik Communications https://www.kbrw.org “Top of the World Radio” Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:51:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 1, 2026 https://alaskapublic.org/programs/alaska-news-nightly/2026-06-01/alaska-news-nightly-monday-june-1-2026 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:51:06 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/alaska-news-nightly-monday-june-1-2026/ U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich stay quiet on two of President Trump’s most controversial priorities.]]>

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich stay quiet on two of President Trump’s most controversial priorities.

]]> Election updates: Dahlstrom drops out, Kreiss-Tomkins picks running mate, Myers retires https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-06-01/election-updates-dahlstrom-drops-out-kreiss-tomkins-picks-running-mate-myers-retires Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:39:12 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/election-updates-dahlstrom-drops-out-kreiss-tomkins-picks-running-mate-myers-retires/ Monday is the last day to officially begin a campaign for state or federal office in Alaska this election cycle. Here are a few updates on the day’s elections news.

]]> Mat-Su Sentinel acquires Frontiersman, bringing legacy paper under local nonprofit https://alaskapublic.org/news/2026-06-01/mat-su-sentinel-acquires-frontiersman-bringing-legacy-paper-under-local-nonprofit Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:31:36 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/mat-su-sentinel-acquires-frontiersman-bringing-legacy-paper-under-local-nonprofit/ The change is a chance to strengthen and grow community news coverage in Mat-Su, Sentinel founder and Executive Editor Amy Bushatz said.]]>

The change is a chance to strengthen and grow community news coverage in Mat-Su, Sentinel founder and Executive Editor Amy Bushatz said.

]]> With new details in recent police shooting, Anchorage police chief renews call for broader talks https://alaskapublic.org/news/public-safety/2026-06-01/with-new-details-in-recent-police-shooting-anchorage-police-chief-renews-call-for-broader-talks Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:29:35 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/with-new-details-in-recent-police-shooting-anchorage-police-chief-renews-call-for-broader-talks/ According to Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case, behavioral health and substance misuse issues are at the heart of the city’s high number of police shootings.

]]> U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait https://alaskapublic.org/news/national/2026-06-01/u-s-bombs-iranian-military-sites-then-downs-missiles-tehran-fired-at-troops-in-kuwait Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:23 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/u-s-bombs-iranian-military-sites-then-downs-missiles-tehran-fired-at-troops-in-kuwait/ The U.S. says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it targeted American soldiers in Kuwait with missiles, which the U.S. says it shot down on Monday.

]]> GCI customers in Aleutians connected to satellite while waiting for fiber cable repairs https://alaskapublic.org/news/2026-06-01/gci-customers-in-aleutians-connected-to-satellite-while-waiting-for-fiber-cable-repairs Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:59:18 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/gci-customers-in-aleutians-connected-to-satellite-while-waiting-for-fiber-cable-repairs/ Repairs to GCI’s damaged fiber cable are expected to be completed within the next two weeks.]]>

Repairs to GCI’s damaged fiber cable are expected to be completed within the next two weeks.

]]> In Kachemak Bay, Kotzebue and beyond, Alaskans are on the lookout for harmful algae blooms https://alaskapublic.org/news/environment/2026-06-01/in-kachemak-bay-kotzebue-and-beyond-alaskans-are-on-the-lookout-for-harmful-algae-blooms Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:42:59 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/06/01/in-kachemak-bay-kotzebue-and-beyond-alaskans-are-on-the-lookout-for-harmful-algae-blooms/ Threats from multiple types of toxin-producing algae and algae-like organisms are rising as does the water temperature.]]>

Threats from multiple types of toxin-producing algae and algae-like organisms are rising as does the water temperature.

]]> 3 things to watch as Alaska’s election filing deadline approaches https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-05-29/3-things-to-watch-as-alaskas-election-filing-deadline-approaches Sat, 30 May 2026 02:11:02 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/05/29/3-things-to-watch-as-alaskas-election-filing-deadline-approaches/ People hoping to be the state’s next governor, congressperson or state legislator have until 5 p.m. Monday to formally file to run. Here’s what to watch as the deadline nears.

]]> Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 29, 2026 https://alaskapublic.org/programs/alaska-news-nightly/2026-05-29/alaska-news-nightly-friday-may-29-2026 Sat, 30 May 2026 01:44:57 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/05/29/alaska-news-nightly-friday-may-29-2026/ Legislators await the governor’s signature on a bill that would help fix deteriorating rural schools.]]>

Legislators await the governor’s signature on a bill that would help fix deteriorating rural schools.

]]> Alaska’s deteriorating schools could receive more than $148M for repairs. It’s a fraction of what they need. https://alaskapublic.org/news/education/2026-05-29/alaskas-deteriorating-schools-could-receive-more-than-148m-for-repairs-its-a-fraction-of-what-they-need Sat, 30 May 2026 00:59:52 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/05/29/alaskas-deteriorating-schools-could-receive-more-than-148m-for-repairs-its-a-fraction-of-what-they-need/ Following reporting by KYUK, ProPublica and NPR, lawmakers tripled the funding the state would allocate toward school construction and maintenance. The budget increase would still only cover about 13% of what school districts requested.

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