Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 11, 2025
An effort in Congress to extend healthcare subsidies fails, even with support from both of Alaska’s senators.
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Federal shutdown disrupts quota-setting for pollock
NOAA scientists emphasized that last year’s projections were reliable enough to guide 2026 limits.
Read MoreDunleavy’s proposed budget requires $1.5B from savings
The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year and $3,650 Permanent Fund dividends.
Read MoreWhat’s on your TikTok page? U.S. looks to scour tourists’ online profiles
Foreign visitors who are eligible to bypass the visa application process may soon have to turn over five years’ worth of social media history to enter the U.S., under a new Trump administration plan.
Read MoreTrump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal
The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.
Read More‘Can they adapt?’: Researchers watch for signs of lynx in the Chilkat Valley
Local trappers harvested about 50 lynx in 2019 and 2020 combined. One researcher expects another peak could come in the next two or three years.
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Read MoreSullivan and Murkowski vote with Democrats to support failed health subsidy extension
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s vote was a surprise. “He’s feeling the heat,” said the Alaska Democratic Party chair.
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