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Congressman Don Young goes against his party and stands up for Puerto Rican statehood. And, Anchorage's acting mayor talks about the city's target for Covid vaccinations. Plus, a seafood company apologizes to Unalaska after COVID-positive crew visited a bar.

Alaska's congressional delegation takes aim at federal obstacles to Alaska's cruise season. And, Governor Dunleavy pitches a new green energy bill. Plus, Anchorage's Muslim community comes together to celebrate Ramadan.

Alaska providers pause distribution of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine following federal guidance. And, two Yup’ik engineers team up to build language learning apps. Plus, some Juneau activists want voters to decide whether to limit cruises.

Alaska businesses take a variety of approaches toward getting their employees vaccinated. And, Alaska legislators vote to expand a park to protect a historic grave site. Plus, an Inupiaq woman's reaction to receiving her doctorate goes viral.

Alaska domestic violence shelters grapple with a massive federal funding cut. And, some Alaska businesses say mandating the COVID vaccine is about workplace safety. Plus, a virtual Alaska Folk Fest features artist collaborations from around the world.

Budget cuts to the University of Alaska could jeopardize federal funds for schools. And, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake rumbles from Fairbanks to the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, the town of Tenakee Springs raises money online for it's broken bridge.

Tens of thousands of Alaskans could once-again be eligible for the state's most generous retirement plan. And, a judge says all inmates can visit in-person with their lawyers. Plus, Hooper Bay's girls basketball team takes home their first state title.

Alaska legislators begin to grapple with the budget but still haven't settled on a PFD amount. And, mushers finally cross the finish line after a brutal Kobuk 440 sled dog race. Plus, Juneau health officials entice residents to get vaccinated with cash prizes.

Mushers, road crews and pilots contend with wild spring weather across Alaska. And, a single mom in Sitka benefits from a local program to encourage home ownership. Plus, an Anchorage startup helps companies launch rockets.

Tribes in Alaska face a good problem: how to best spend millions in COVID relief money. Volunteers pitching in to elect the next mayor of Anchorage talk about why they're backing their chosen candidate. Plus, the Kobuk 440 sled dog race kicks of in Kotzebue.