Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Lawmakers pass a budget and gavel out. Plus, Anchorage police are under scrutiny for killing a man after security footage is released.
17.May.2024
Security footage calls into question Anchorage police account of fatal shooting
Police have said Kristopher Handy pointed a gun at officers before they opened fire. A neighbor with security footage of the incident says otherwise.
17.May.2024
Paddling into Summer | Outdoor Explorer
After a long winter, kayaks and canoes are finally appearing from beneath piles of snow, rivers are running and the ocean beckons.
16.May.2024
Bethel hires new chief of police
James Harris has 32 years of experience in law enforcement, and has served as the chief of police in Belen, N.M. since 2019.
16.May.2024
Bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams passes Alaska House and Senate
The bill prohibits the use of man-made chemicals known as PFAS, which have polluted drinking water across Alaska and the rest of the country.
16.May.2024