Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 17, 2026
Sen. Dan Sullivan highlights icebreaker vessels being built for Alaska.
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Socioeconomic status a key factor in understanding Alaska test data, lawmakers hear
Statewide, about 33% of students tested at or above grade level expectations in language arts and...
Anchorage School District lays off more than 50 teachers
Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt says the cuts are necessary after a local funding proposition failed
2 JBER soldiers injured by bear during training exercise
Officials say the soldiers were injured during a “land navigation training event” at the base. A task force from the base responded to the incident and provided medical care.
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Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar’s takeover of rival Tegna until trial
U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated...
Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal...
Animal activists celebrate their first global ‘Sanctuary Day’
It’s been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected...
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