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The market for Alaska's seafood becomes more unpredictable as the salmon season starts. And, Alaska's tourism industry turns to in-state customers during the pandemic. Plus: Bars throughout the state can start to reopen, but will they?

How Alaska's correctional facilities are navigating the pandemic. And, Alaska Native leader and Former Lt. Governor Byron Mallot has died. Plus: How federal funds may be split across the state's transportation needs.

Alaska moves into the second phase of reopening. Plus: seasonal workers from around the world stick around Unalaska between fishing seasons. And, the Mat-Su Borough school board hears hours of testimony in response to its controversial decision to remove classic books from the district curriculum.

Teacher recruitment to rural Alaska is hampered by the pandemic. And, a Chilkat weaver reflects the pandemic in her art. Plus: A barge takes an unexpected trip down the Kuskokwim River.

State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.

State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.

Alaska dentists say new state guidelines for their industry are unnecessarily strict. And, Alaska college students prepare to graduate without the normal pomp and circumstance. Plus, the Alaska zoo reopens to visitors.

Over a million pieces of personal protective equipment have landed in Anchorage. And, as some businesses reopen, others close for good. Plus: A Juneau food cart owner adapts to a new socially distant reality.

Hundreds of oilfield service company employees lose their jobs as the pandemic continues. Plus: Wildland firefighters prepare for a season with scarce Outside resources. And, retailers at Anchorage's Dimond Center mall reopen to customers.

Why state officials chose a virtual school from Florida over a platform developed in Alaska. Plus: Wildfires slowed tourism on the Kenai Peninsula last year- now businesses are bracing for another tough summer. And, how NOAA scientists are using artificial intelligence to count wildlife populations.