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The U.S. Senate passes a bill that could allow cruise ships to return to Alaska ports this summer. And, a conversation with the former Alaska journalist behind the true crime series "Sasquatch." Plus, an ice jam causes flooding and evacuations in Buckland.

Alaska pediatricians see intense interest as a COVID-19 vaccine is approved for kids as young as 12. And, illegal gambling in Facebook groups catches on across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Plus, Angoon leaders hope a new visitor center funded by COVID relief will grow their tourism industry.

Alaska lawmakers take a step toward finalizing the state budget. And, Anchorage developers transform a building with a colorful past. Plus, Skagway locals create an e-commerce website just for Alaska businesses.

The Pfizer vaccine gets the green light for 12-15 years old, and shots could start later this week. And, new CDC rules could allow a short Alaska cruise season but small towns are not popping champagne corks just yet. Plus, what happened to those disappearing Instagram posts about missing and murdered Indigenous people?

Congressman Don Young hopes an antique political strategy will help fund infrastructure projects in the state. And, could this summer in Alaska include more organized events? Plus, Alaskans get into this year's Bird Sighting Contest.

Economists push back on the idea that enhanced unemployment benefits are to blame for a worker shortage. And, a survey shows some Alaskans don't think COVID-19 is serious. Plus, Denali National Park officials are expecting an influx of visitors this year.

Alaska Native veterans of the Vietnam War would be able to receive state land under a new proposal. And, a step aerobic class gains popularity with Anchorage's Pacific Islander community. Plus, an Alaska fishery management council bans profane comments.

Big questions about whether a gas pipeline from the North Slope will finally be built. And, the Coast Guard intentionally sinks a crumbling tug boat in Juneau. Plus, Alaska officials prepare for fire season.

Alaska's interior is seeing a surge in COVID cases driven by young people. And, an Alaska Native youth activist and model graces the cover of Vogue Mexico. Plus, the Anchorage mayor's race grows contentious in the final stretch.

Alaska's earthquake monitoring system moves into a new phase. And, UAA's student commencement speaker reflects on her unique college experience. Plus, an Anchorage entrepreneur blends Spanish culture into her new coffee shop.