Utilities are running out of time to plan for an impending natural gas shortage. Plus, a former paramedic says the behavioral health system in Ketchikan is collapsing. And, the Anchorage School Board is set to discuss possible school closures.

The Alaska Supreme Court's next Chief Justice talks teamwork, and about the high court's first ever female majority. Plus, conservative Republicans in the Alaska Senate will be guaranteed committee seats for the first time in two years. And, tribal members from Wrangell bless the Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.

The recount begins for ballot measure two, the initiative to repeal ranked-choice voting. Plus, the Northwest Arctic community of Kiana has been without drinking water for days. And, Haines author Heather Lende reflects on her work as the state's writer laureate.

A new report examines what Alaskans can expect to change about the environment. Plus, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation hopes to boost new housing with a rebate for energy-efficient homes. And, a Kenai fourth-grader's essay earns her the chance to light the Capitol Christmas tree in Washington D.C.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has a crucial position in the current Congressional makeup. Plus, an Anchorage lawmaker argues against Trump's nominee to lead the federal health department. And, a family services coordinator makes a difference for Anchorage elementary schoolers.

Alaska turns down millions of federal dollars to replace lead water pipes. Plus, Kenai Peninsula health officials are seeing a rise in a sedative-fentanyl combination. And, Alaska business officials hope people will shop local for Small Business Saturday.

New research challenges a lawsuit that almost shut down a king salmon fishery in Southeast. Plus, a rare look inside an Anchorage Amazon facility bustling with holiday deliveries. And, Bethel volunteers show up to give out turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy confirms he will not leave his office for a job in the Trump administration. Plus, the newly-formed majority in the Alaska House announces key committee chairs. And, a new project in Nome highlights the differences in Alaska's Indigenous languages.

State officials prepare to recount ballots after the repeal of ranked choice voting failed by a slim margin. Plus, experts say more Alaskans are combining opioids with stimulants. And, Indigenous Alaskans salvage parts of the washed-up fin whale in Anchorage for art.

Alaska's U.S. senators differed on confirming judges recently. And scientists look at how a beached whale in Anchorage lived and died.