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With help from his dad, a Haines man is recovering after a bear attacked him. Also: How Alaska's public broadcasters are faring after the governor zeroed out state funding.

About 1,600 BP employees confront an uncertain future. Also: Soldiers from Alaska remain hospitalized after a training accident in Mississippi.

With help from an Anchorage conservative group, the city of Fairbanks' mayor appears headed for reelection. Also: A fight out in the Aleutian islands, over a lot of cod worth a lot of money.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation gets into in-state investment. Also: The commission that accredits the University of Alaska voices concerns over restructuring. The post Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

A faith-based women's shelter declares victory in its legal battle with the city of Anchorage. And Alaska Airlines is no longer the country's least-polluting domestic air carrier. The post Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’ll talk more about a third special session on the PFD after a vacant senate seat is filled. Also: The Association of Village Council Presidents comes out against the proposed Donlin gold mine. The post Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Uncertainty for union workers in Hilcorp's buyout of BP in Alaska. And a Delta Junction councilman denies posting racist comments to Twitter. The post Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Senator Murkowski says a transcript released today raises questions about President Trump's intentions. Also: A look at Ben Stevens, the governor's chief of staff, who was caught up in a public corruption scandal a decade ago. The post Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

As the U.S. House launches an impeachment inquiry, reaction from Congressman Don Young. Plus: A watchdog group questions a federal grant to the state of Alaska over the roadless rule. The post Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Alaska's congressional delegation on the latest test of Republicans' support for the president. Also: An investigation of PFAS water contamination expands from drinking water to fish. The post Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.