Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly: The Alaska Senate settles on a $1,000 PFD as they pass a budget bill to the House. Plus, Republicans in Congress stay silent as Democrats object to new oil leasing in ANWR. And, the question of who won the Nenana Ice …

Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) offering Brain Reboot class, summer outdoor activities, and Map-a-thon

On this episode of Juneau Afternoon, the Brain Reboot class is back. If you have experienced a brain injury or are caring for someone who has, this class may be for you. Also, a look at the SAIL Outdoor summer activities, plus the Super Plant Sale! Audio …

Anchorage Travel Expo highlights ideas for summer in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s time to start making plans for summer! Dozens of exhibitors from across Alaska shared their products at the annual Anchorage Travel Expo at the Dena’ina Center on Wednesday. The event was hosted by Visit Anchorage. Exhibits …

How climate change is escalating a housing crisis in Alaska's Native villages

Stephanie Alexie awoke one morning to find her home surrounded by water too deep to wade through. “It looked like the ocean,” she recalled. Neighboring houses appeared barely suspended on top of rippling blue pools—mirrors reflecting the clear sky. In the …

Eagle River man sentenced for trafficking firearms from Alaska to California criminals

ANCHORAGE — An Eagle River man was sentenced this week to two and a half years in prison and is required to serve three years on supervised release and 120 hours of community service for legally purchasing firearms in Alaska and trafficking them to …

USDOJ arrests 3 men in Alaska as part of nationwide child exploitation investigation

ANCHORAGE — Federal agents have charged three Alaska men in a sweeping child exploitation sting that spanned the nation. Arrests in Kenai, Utqiagvik, and Anchorage were part of Operation Restore Justice, a five-day series of arrests that rescued 115 …

Anchorage Travel Expo highlights ideas for summer in Alaska

Citing federal uncertainty, 2 major tribal groups rejoin Alaska Federation of Natives

Delegates listen to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. CEO Sophie Minich deliver the keynote address during the Alaska Federation of Natives convention on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN) …

Alaska Legislature approves corporate tax revenue-raising measure on online businesses

The Alaska House approved a measure on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, that would apply state corporate income tax on out-of-state businesses that operate online. It has been estimated to raise up to $65 million per year for the state treasury (Sean Maguire/ …

Alaska Senate approves austere budget with $1,000 PFD ahead of final negotiations

The entrance to the Senate Chamber at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on February 26, 2024. (Marc Lester / ADN) JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate on Wednesday approved an austere operating budget for the next fiscal year ahead of final negotiations …