Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly: Sen. Murkowski reacts to a U.S House budget that would lead to big Medicaid cuts. Plus, state lawmakers propose new revenue measures to address a large budget deficit. And, middle school basketball teams from remote …

Camel’s nose: Alaska Senate Democrat majority has a surprise tax package to raise cash for state spending

Facing what is believed to be a $500 million budget shortfall, the Alaska Senate Rules Committee, led by Democrat Sen. Bill Wielechowski, has introduced two bills aimed at addressing the state’s revenue desires by increasing taxes on businesses and oil. …

Video: Begich says ‘every job is an energy job,’ as he promotes Alaska LNG on House floor

Debate on the House floor today about an 11th hour rule by the Biden Administration to crush American natural gas production included remarks from Alaska Congressman Nick Begich, who implored his colleagues to vote yes on House Joint Resolution 35, …

Over 100 Alaska nonprofits & tribes say DOGE federal freeze will shut them down, report shows

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In the wake of recent Trump administration-signed executive orders, nonprofits nationwide are facing the possibility of significant federal funding cuts, leaving hundreds of Alaska tribes and nonprofit organizations confused and …

Begich aims to use new post to advance railroad from Alaska to Lower-48

Congressman Nick Begich has been named Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, a key position that will allow him to advocate for strengthening transportation infrastructure, enhancing energy security, and …

Picture Alaska: Now and then

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Moonrise, sunset and clouds aglow, Fur Rendezvous fireworks! What a show! The lack of snow shows, But there’s no shortage of fun! See a spelling or grammar error? Report it to web@ktuu.com Copyright 2025 KTUU. All rights reserved …

Two top Alaska GOP leaders on Trump: ‘It’s like Christmas every day’…‘if all you expect is coal in your stocking’

State Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Bert Stedman (R-Sitka), Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) and Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) discuss budget, education and other issues during a press availability Tuesday at the Alaska …

‘Alaska Native’ removed from Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program website

The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program has removed the phrase “Alaska Native” from its website. The award-winning University of Alaska program is now referred to only as its acronym, ANSEP. It's among several changes the university system …

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame executive director talks impacts of potential cuts to school sports

Alaska woman sentenced for laser attack that injured Canadian military aircrew

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Feb 26, 2025  •  1 minute read Article content FAIRBANKS — A woman from Delta Junction, Alaska, has been handed three years of probation for using a powerful laser to interfere with a joint …