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A former employee of the governor's gave a speech airing his extremist views that had not been approved by the governor's office. Plus, without enough officers to cover shifts, Fairbanks Police will change their patrol schedule.

Alaska tribes cheer a Supreme Court opinion that upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act. Plus, a report says the well-being of Alaska children ranks among the worst in the nation.

A Supreme Court Decision expected soon could overturn the Indian Child Welfare Act. Plus, Northwest Alaska deals with challenges caused by the lack of internet and phone service.

A severed undersea cable causes internet and phone outages for Northern and Northwest Alaska. Plus, Alaska hospitals are struggling with shortages of two common chemotherapy drugs.

The Seattle cargo shipping shutdown could bring delays to goods headed for Alaska. Plus, Cooper Landing considers taxes to help pay for emergency services. 

Fentanyl is showing up in pills that look like prescription drugs, contributing to a rise in overdose deaths. Plus, remembering artist Joe Senungetuk.

NOAA tells southeast troll fishermen that they might still get a king salmon season this summer. Plus, the Mat-Su school board adopts controversial policies aimed at transgender students, despite some opposition.

Anchorage's summer clearing of homeless camps starts at a park set for an upcoming music festival. Plus, Sen. Dan Sullivan warns of alleged Chinese spies on Alaska military bases.

The Mat-Su school board prepares to vote on a pair of policies that would impact transgender students and sex ed. Plus, scientists study how the highly pathogenic bird flu withstood the winter in Alaska.

Teens use a healthy kind of peer pressure to warn each other about the dangers of vaping. Plus, renewable energy projects are expanding, above the Arctic Circle, in Kotzebue.

The governor wants to ramp up development of fossil fuels and renewable energy, even if that's a contradiction for some. Plus, Girdwood's only childcare facility is running out of space.

Sen. Dan Sullivan argues for more military spending amid a looming federal debt default. Plus, the Anchorage airport has become the third-busiest cargo airport in the world.

A former pro-family policy advisor to the governor stands by his offensive podcast, a day after resigning. Plus, a new center in the Mat-Su aims to reduce opioid overdoses and disease transmission.

An aide to the governor resigns ahead of reports on his extreme viewpoints. Plus, Rep. Mary Peltola came out in favor of a compromise to raise the nation's debt ceiling.

Lawmakers have gone home but a lot of state business still needs addressing. Also, Anchorage workers clear a homeless camp, even with no shelter space to send people. And an Alaska Native soldier gets recognition on Memorial Day, decades after his death.

A looming federal debt default could hit hard in Alaska. Plus, utilities try to meet Alaskans' energy needs despite a steady decline in Cook Inlet natural gas.

Congresswoman Mary Peltola looks for a workaround on limiting salmon bycatch. Plus, the clock is ticking for Railbelt utilities, with an impending shortage of available natural gas.

Anchorage elected officials try to figure out how to respond to people camping on public land. Plus, what exactly are carbon offsets and how much revenue could they bring to Alaska?

Amid a looming gas shortage, lawmakers discuss the expensive option of importing liquefied natural gas. Plus, Western Alaska prepares for flooding as ice jams move down the Yukon River.

Alaska legislators agree to a budget compromise one day into the special session. Plus, Alaska Native leaders speak out about tribal groups leaving AFN.

Despite a flurry of activity, the legislative session ends without a spending plan. Plus, the youngest female ever convicted of murder in Alaska has a chance at getting out, almost 40 years later.

A report details safety concerns at the Valdez terminal where Alaska's crude oil is loaded onto tankers. Plus, a bill to sell carbon credits passes the Legislature and heads to the governor's desk.

An investigation finds Bean's Cafe made millions managing Anchorage's pandemic homeless shelter. Plus, heavy winter snow and ice jams cause flooding and damage to homes.

Ice jams bring serious flooding to communities along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers. Plus, a new vaccine could help prevent a virus that has hit residents in the Y-K Delta especially hard.

After much debate, the state Senate passes a bill to increase school funding. Also, river breakup is underway, with ice jams causing concern over flooding. And a passenger jet gets a new paint job: an Indigenous design celebrating our connection to salmon.