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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.

Federal authorities describe an undocumented drug problem across rural Alaska. Also: Still no deal on law enforcement for a popular ferry stop in Canada. The post Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

State Senate Republicans reject the governor's appointee. Also: A brief spike in oil prices from attacks on a Saudi producer won't help the state's budget. The post Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

A judge describes a crisis in Alaska's criminal justice system. Also: Kodiak Island villages worry about ferry reductions and increased isolation. The post Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Kenai Peninsula teachers call off their strike. Also: The difficult work of helping families recover after wildfire loss. The post Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

State budget cuts mean coastal communities are preparing for months-long gaps in ferry service. Also: Scientists investigate another year of mysterious seabird die-offs. The post Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Discussing Alaska as a place to invest this week at a gathering of international of sovereign wealth funds. Also: Military mountaineering with Uzbek soldiers at a northern warfare training center in the Interior. The post Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

The State of Alaska has filed felony criminal charges against an oilfield services company on the Kenai Peninsula. An Anchorage grand jury indicted Baker Hughes and John Clyde Willis on 25 felony counts of assault. The post Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

The Anchorage School District calls for dismissing a volunteer judgewho disqualified a high school swimmer for a uniform violation. And, when it comes to delivering rural healthcare, reliable internet is critical. The post Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. You can subscribe to Alaska Public Media’s newsfeeds via email, podcast and RSS. Follow us on Facebook at alaskapublic.org and on Twitter @AKPublicNews Tuesday on Alaska News Nightly: Restoring water to the Eklutna River near Anchorage pits salmon against cheap, hydroelectric power. Also: A cruise line surprises Juneau officials with a massive bid for waterfront property […] The post Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 appeared first on Alaska Public Media.