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North Pole state Senator John Coghill trails in his primary race by 14 votes. And, a Southwest Alaska village helps a medevac plane land in the dark. Plus, Juneau is no stranger to rain- but this summer has been exceptional.

Federal officials investigate an interaction between the Russian military and Bering Sea fishing vessels. And, a man falsely accused of a murder in Sitka seeks compensation. Plus, re-imagined magazine covers start a new conversation about the Roadless Rule.

The opening of the first cold case office in Alaska focused on Missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. And, the Anchorage Assembly bans conversion therapy for minors. Plus, pushback from Alaska mail carriers on statements by the postmaster general.

Special shipments of COVID-19 testing supplies haven't been spread evenly across Alaska. And, outdoor enthusiasts hope to build a 500 mile trail between Seward and Fairbanks. Plus, some Juneau residents don’t want a new homeless shelter in their neighborhood.

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigns over texts he sent a younger state employee. And, more students in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta will start school remotely after a spike in covid cases. Plus, the count of a record number of absentee votes began today.

Pebble mine opponents say a new federal requirement effectively ends the project. And, Pacific Islanders in Alaska deal with a high rate of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Plus, a ton of salmon data helped answer a question that biologists have been puzzling over.

The Postmaster General floats cutting Alaska's bypass mail program. And, high school students from across Alaska share their thoughts on this unusual school year. Plus, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph talks about his latest creation.

A peek into Anchorage classrooms as students experience their first day of school entirely remotely. And, how a shortened Census count could affect Alaskans? Plus, a Bethel-based pilot's positive COVID-19 test puts villages on high alert.

Absentee ballots aside, there are some initial takeaways from yesterday's primary election. And, homeschool programs in Anchorage are overflowing. Plus, what exactly is the large new trail that's appeared on JBER land?

It's primary election day in Alaska. How is it going? And, private schools in Anchorage start the school year with in-person classes. Plus, a new book details the life of popular writer and radio host Richard Nelson.