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The state's long-term Marine Highway plan would chart the course for ferries over the next 20 years. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy strikes a compromise with his decision on the Eklutna River. And, rural school districts making the switch to Starlink internet have saved money, despite federal subsidies.

Ahead of the November election, many Alaskans say they're looking for bipartisanship. Plus, despite efforts to combat opioid addiction, Alaska saw a record number of overdose deaths last year. And, Alaskans celebrate the deposit of their annual permanent fund dividends.

A defendant gets a new trial as part of the fallout from a federal judge's misconduct. Plus, opponents of a mine near Tok speak out after an ore hauling truck is involved in a fatal accident. And, a shocking bear encounter caught on camera delays the start of fat bear week.

Questions remain after an Anchorage police officer is deemed “legally” justified in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl. Plus, Ketchikan leaders honor Nettie Jones, an Indigenous woman who fought to desegregate Alaska schools. And, anglers in Nikolski compete in their annual silver salmon derby.

Anchorage officials consider what to do after a record-tying number of pedestrian deaths. Plus, a woman's death has Bethel residents searching for answers. And, a fencing club keeps Kenai residents active in the winter months.

Alaska Tribal groups sue the federal agency that manages pollock fishing. Plus, Iditarod officials mourn the death of the race's longtime veterinarian. And, a researcher aims to correct the record on how humans first arrived on the continent.

An unusually large amount of king salmon bycatch causes the sudden closure of a pollock fishery. Plus, Alaska's low vaccination rates have health care officials concerned. And, at a time when most print products are dying out, Anchorage's Korean newspapers are thriving.

Congress passes a bill to keep government funded until mid December. Plus, Anchorage Police reckon with the increase in fatal police shootings. And, Wasilla's only book store hosts an event celebrating banned books.

Valdez struggles with a lack of childcare, as other Alaska cities see similar shortages. Plus, health care providers deliver immunizations for RSV in Western Alaska. And, high school students in Bethel use a magnet to retrieve hidden treasures from the river.

A Sitka internet outage leads experts to consider solutions more broadly. Plus, a contractor cleans hundreds of gallons of fuel dumped by a fighter jet near Salcha. And, a Maori man highlights Indigenous knowledge at a tribal climate conference.