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The nation watched as a pro-Trump mob descended on the U.S. Capitol today. Alaska legislators react and we get a glimpse of what happened inside. And, the oil industry no-shows at the much-anticipated ANWR lease sale. Plus, advocates and families criticize the state's handling of a massive COVID outbreak in state prisons.

The unique ways health practitioners are getting the COVID vaccine to rural Alaska. And, participants praise an Anchorage jobs program set up during the pandemic. Plus, teachers returning to Kotzebue prepare for in-person learning.

Health officials sort out confusion over vaccine allocation for older Alaskans. And, law enforcement agencies have failed to collect DNA from criminal offenders. And, crews work to recover two snowmachiners who drowned on the Kuskokwim River.

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services releases guidelines for the next phase of vaccine rollout. And Governor Dunleavy reflects on 2020 and shares some optimism for 2021. Plus, the massive COVID relief spending bill includes a historic boost for clean energy.

The US Senate sets up to override Trump's veto of the annual defense bill. Two house fires this week in Ketchikan and Fairbanks claim the lives of 3 people. And the pandemic is keeping poor Alaskans in the criminal justice system in limbo without the prospect of jury trials.

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Mushers and community leaders weigh in on the plans to re-route the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. And Anchorage cross-country ski racer Rosie Brennan recaps her world-class start to the season. Plus, Alaska lawmakers will be required to wear facemasks during floor sessions when they convene in January.

As COVID-19 surges through state jails, some Alaskans are stuck inside. And, Alaska's suicide rate is holding steady, but drug overdoses are rising amid the pandemic. Plus, finding a new place to shelter Ketchikan's homeless population.

As COVID-19 surges through state jails, some Alaskans are stuck inside. And, Alaska's suicide rate is holding steady, but drug overdoses are rising amid the pandemic. Plus, finding a new place to shelter Ketchikan's homeless population.

A state-owned entity considers bidding in the upcoming ANWR lease sale. And, surveys show Anchorage residents are being more and more cautious during the pandemic. Plus, an Alaska journalist sues state officials to be allowed to cover the Dunleavy administration.