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Murkowski says Pruitt's Pebble decision surprised her; New federal report looks at wildlife in a changing ANWR; Inupiat leaders say offshore drilling proposal ‘ignored’ local concerns; Alaska House passes early school budget bill, but leaves the funding out; Walker: ‘Why is Juneau not the Switzerland of Alaska from a financial standpoint?’; Anchorage Chamber of Commerce against initiative to regulate bathrooms; Wasilla man convicted in first-ever killing of trooper dog; Nome deep-draft port back on the table; Moore extends Quest lead as he arrives in Dawson; New science textbooks could bring students closer to science behind climate change Listen now

Alaska prosecutors make case for rebuilding amid soaring caseloads; Bristol Bay residents weigh in on EPA Pebble reversal; Chief Justice Stowers says courts will examine sex harassment policies; 25-year-old Bethel man picked to lead replacement of state Rep. Fansler; Women's cross-country ski team eyes first Olympic medal; Temperatures drop as Quest mushers race to Dawson; Juneau Assembly to intervene over AEL&P purchase; Invasive species haven’t made the Bering Sea their home… yet; Endangered orcas are starving. Should we start feeding them? Listen now

Vice President Mike Pence visits JBER, emphasizes missile defense; China seeks bigger role in Arctic; Alaska Sen. Dennis Egan won’t seek re-election; Legislators hope to fix uncertainty plaguing school budgets this session; Alaska’s only tribal college now offering bachelor’s degree in business; Sitka sewer emergency required “all hands on deck”; Yukon Quest: Allen Moore maintains lead at Eagle; New research illuminates “bear necessity” in Alaska’s berry patches Listen now

In Alaska stop, Vice President gets refuel and military briefing; Crude spill at Valdez Terminal under investigation; Borough mayor on new potential development coming to the North Slope; Lt. Governor Mallot and Sen. Sullivan talk transboundary mining with Canadian officials; After years shut, a rural tannery re-opens for business; Distillery cocktail debate continues after weekend hearing on House Bill 269; WCA gets $600,000 to upgrade native homes in Wrangell; Ice Alaska board cancels alternate ice-carving event, plans 2019 World Ice Art Championship; Yukon Quest mushers race through Circle checkpoint Listen now

Amid assault allegations, Rep. Zach Fansler resigns; Two lawsuits challenge NPR-A lease sale; While residents oppose Donlin’s waste plans, industry groups and Native corporations voice support; Andeavor buys Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Facility; In rural Alaska, looking inside the home to reduce energy costs; Boeing receives defense contract to expand missile defense at Fort Greely; Yukon Quest kicks off tomorrow; AK: When homelessness is around the corner, even the helpers can become helpless; 49 Voices: Carolina Vidal of Anchorage Listen now

Trump 'really didn't care' about ANWR. Then a friend called.; It’s hurry up and wait for state gasline corporation’s federal permitting schedule; State supplemental budget reaches $178 million, prompts Medicaid concern; State says Seward police shooting of man in patrol car justified; APD partners with Army to help soldiers find post-military careers; New Iditarod reforms to roll out after this year's race; After 24 hours, state withdraws legal help for Juneau against cruise industry; Eagle River history teacher surprised with $25,000 award; 'Flutters From Side Street - Volume One' showcases Anchorage coffeehouse musings Listen now

Enviros sue over King Cove road; Sen. Wilson disciplined for retaliating against aide in press conference; Alaska House boots Eastman from ethics panel; Y-K Delta Democrats discuss Fansler's potential replacement; Lincoln sworn in as newest Alaska House member; Who released the bulk of greenhouse gases into Alaska’s air?; Shishmaref hunters adapt to changing climate; Fairbanks shooter in custody following lengthy manhunt; No proof required for Alaska recall elections; Winning big on game show carries big price tag for Bethel resident; Alaska Native language experts urge the state to declare a "linguistic emergency" Listen now

Fansler hasn’t responded to House leaders’ resignation request; Murkowski, Sullivan split on abortion vote in U.S. Senate; Support and concern as Ambler Road comment period draws to a close; Fairbanks gunman arrested following double school shutdown; Bad timing: Power outage hit Earthquake Center before 7.9 shaker; Walker asks Interior to slow down on opening more coastal water to oil development; As Unalaska recall draws closer, no proof backing Kelty allegations; Winter rain is compromising baby muskoxen in western Alaska; Celestial trifecta will greet Alaska with ‘super blue blood moon’ Listen now

Number of House members calling for Fansler resignation grows; Following assault allegations, House Majority Coalition calls for Rep. Zach Fansler to resign; Tsunami warning: what’s important, and what’s crucial; Higher oil prices help, but don’t solve the state’s budget problem; State leads new efforts to restore Roadless Rule exemption; As speculation continues, Sitka finds wealth in water rights; With Alaska roots and appreciation, Portugal. The Man wins Grammy Listen now

EPA head reverses course on Pebble, saying it may pose ‘unacceptable’ risk; Aniak and Bethel residents weigh in on Donlin proposal; Delegation to Zinke: Thanks, but no thanks, for huge leasing plan; Republican candidates for governor meet in Juneau; What worked and didn't work in the tsunami alert system; State sinks abandoned F/V Akutan after disastrous season; AK: Mysterious pink pond prompts a question and a quest; 49 Voices: Gail and Daniel Jones of Willow Listen now