Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 20, 2026
State lawmakers again try to raise the age of consent through an omnibus crime bill.
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LatestAlaskans flock to U.S. Capitol to pitch economic development
About 150 participated in “Alaskans on the Hill,” and annual mission for people representing a range of inustries, from oil to fisheries.
Troopers will not face charges in New Year’s Day shooting of man experiencing mental health crisis
Protestors rallied in Fairbanks this month to call for greater transparency for families of police shooting victims.
USDA’s new seafood office labels fishermen as farmers of the sea
The Agriculture Department said in a press release that the Office of Seafood will,...
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the...
The hidden power keeping wages low
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to...
3 things to know about Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today —...
The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social...
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