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Alaska joins other states trying to defeat a lawsuit brought against the federal government by youth climate activists. And, Park Service rangers notice concerning trends as climbers attempt to summit Denali. Plus, scientists monitor the recovery of nearly a half million acres of trees after a sawfly outbreak in the Tongass.

The Dunleavy Administration looks to new streams of revenue to close the state's budget gap. And, the Anchorage School District launches a new third grade Alaska Studies curriculum. Plus, Sitka residents gather to mark the discovery of Indigenous children's remains at a Canadian residential school.

The Pedro Bay native corporation agrees to a multimillion dollar deal that complicates plans for the proposed Pebble Mine. And, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes expands their health and wellness services. Plus, a tea expert starts Alaska’s first tea farm using geothermal energy in Fairbanks.

Teachers see record summer school enrollment after a year of pandemic learning loss. And, Anchorage police seek public comment on officer-worn cameras. Plus, child care providers are still struggling due to the pandemic.

Teachers see record summer school enrollment after a year of pandemic learning loss. And, Anchorage police seek public comment on officer-worn cameras. Plus, child care providers are still struggling due to the pandemic.

Alaska has a shortage of available foster families, a problem exacerbated by the pandemic. And, an Alaska scientist will help NASA explore Venus. Plus, a statewide mock election hopes to teach Alaskans about our new voting system.

As businesses and other entities reopen, the Alaska Legislature remains closed to the public. And, after a year with no tourists, Glacier Bay National Park prepares for a big season. Plus, just 16% of incarcerated Alaskans were released on discretionary parole last year.

The Biden administration suspends oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. And, anyone visiting Alaska now has access to a COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, Kotzebue's elementary school changes its curriculum to connect students to their culture.

An Unalaska soldier killed during World War II finally receives a marker for his grave. And, remembering state legislator and indigenous rights advocate Albert Kookesh. Plus, "Curious Alaska" aims to answer Alaskan's quirkier questions.

Alaska's senators split on whether to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. And, commercial fishermen in Alaska are frustrated by the CDC's mask policies. Plus, Juneau Drag performers host their first in-person, unmasked show in over a year.