Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes against President Trump’s war in Iran, and a bill requiring more state oversight of children in psychiatric facilities gets vetoed by Gov. Dunleavy.
Alaska News
LatestWith Murkowski’s help, Senate votes to restrain Trump’s power to wage war on Iran
Congress tells Trump he can’t restart hostilities with Iran unless he has congressional approval. Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich voted no on the resolution.
Lawsuit aims to put sunflower sea stars on endangered species list
The huge sea stars, once plentiful in waters from Mexico to Alaska, were nearly wiped out by a...
Scientists are tracking whimbrels to help their populations rebound
Whimbrel populations have shrunk by about 70% over the past several decades. The birds are considered threatened by the United Nations.
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Will Texas’ new top voting official be a ‘disruptor’? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many...
Understanding ‘masculinism,’ a movement to restore the primacy of men
Masculinism is a belief that feminism emasculates men, and men should be in control while women...
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team. The U.S. Department of...
Star Fox Review: Can’t quite teach an old Fox new tricks
The Switch 2 Star Fox remake comes with high-effort visuals and a fun battle mode, but its...
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