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A Hail Mary attempt to salvage the cruise season. And, An alaska inmate sentenced to life in prison as a teenager sees hope in a new law. Plus, Chevak's high school girl's basketball team makes an appearance at state championships.

The latest on the investigation into a helicopter crash near Anchorage that killed five people. And, Anchorage health officials turn to trusted sources like pastors to help encourage people to get vaccinated. Plus, an Alaska lawmaker tackles police reform legislation.

Alaska lawmakers consider how federal relief funds will affect PFD payments this year. And, Anchorage sees an uptick in COVID cases. Plus, how one Anchorage city block has been transformed by the pandemic.

Officials say Canada's border policy with the United States is unlikely to change anytime soon. And, researchers find a new species of weasel in Southeast Alaska. Plus, slowed by the pandemic, Bering Sea crabbers push for an extension.

Legislators take a step toward extending the Governor's pandemic disaster declaration. And, Alaskans speak up about the pause on oil leasing on federal land. Plus, medication-assisted alcohol addiction treatment can be effective, but it's not widely used.

Alaska lawmakers look for a way to get cruise ships and their passengers to the state. And, a mother-daughter duo in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta help their community reach almost total vaccination. Plus, Alaska health officials try to dispel COVID vaccine myths.

Alaska joins a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its suspension of new federal oil and gas leases. And, Alaska's Asian community grapples with the increase in violence against Asian people nationwide. Plus, the state of Alaska makes the case to allow development in the Tongass.

Some Alaska lawmakers say their regions are suffering without a disaster declaration for the pandemic. And, new reporting examines the tragic journey of legendry heli skiing guide Dean Cummings. Plus, Anchorage officials face barriers to deploying a smartphone app for contact tracing.

Alaska health officials combat rising vaccine hesitancy in more conservative parts of the state. And, Sitka researchers conduct their first necropsy in five years. Plus, the latest federal stimulus bill could mean extra funds for Alaska families.

American and Chinese diplomats quietly meet in Anchorage. And, the first in-person family event at a Dillingham school is the annual spelling bee. Plus, Anchorage closes in on a record for its streak of days below freezing.