Sen. Lisa Murkowski defends public broadcasting as the Senate takes a procedural vote on the recissions bill. Plus, an offensive creek name in the Aleutians is changed to reflect the Indigenous name. And, Alaskans flock to the Kenai peninsula for the opening weekend of dipnetting season.

A man claims ICE officers discarded his legal documents when he was wrongfully detained. Also, specially trained dogs help keep bears away from firefighters in the Interior.

Firefighters work to protect homes, highway travelers and infrastructure west of Fairbanks. Also, after her first year as mayor of Alaska's largest city, Suzanne LaFrance defends stricter laws on public camping. And, as its new superintendent, an Anchorage man aims to bag every peak in Chugach State Park.

Advocates say a detained immigrant contracted tuberculosis in Anchorage, but corrections officials dispute that claim. Plus,despite recent rainfall, fire managers warn Interior residents about ongoing fire danger. And, the Kenaitze Tribe launches an app to help more people learn to speak the Dena'ina language.

As climate change makes life more difficult in rural Alaska, research is helping inform tough decisions. Plus, Alaskans honor Benny Benson on the anniversary of his state flag design. And, Pacific Islanders in Anchorage preserve cultural traditions by playing cricket.

In their quest for oil tax data, Alaska lawmakers prepare to subpoena the Dunleavy administration. Plus, weather dampens Interior wildfires but traps lingering smoke in the area. And, Anchorage residents prepare for bear encounters by practicing with bear spray.

Experts say Alaskans suffering from addiction struggle to access medication that helps. Plus, testing for paralytic shellfish poisoning finds evidence of toxins well beyond the ocean. And, a flying trapeze gives people an aerial perspective of Skagway.

Alaskans react to Sen. Lisa Murkowski's deciding vote that helped pass a congressional budget bill. Plus, legislative leaders express shock over the governor asking some lawmakers to skip the beginning of his special session. And, Nome residents get their Fourth of July fireworks from a local octogenarian.

Lawmakers react to Gov. Dunleavy's call for a special session next month. Plus, authorities seize dozens of animals from a well-known wildlife center outside of Haines. And, Petersburg celebrates an Indigenous civil rights leader on its first Amy Hallingstad Day.

Sen. Murkowski says the Republican megabill she helped pass has some shortcomings. Plus, dozens of ICE detainees are transferred out of the Anchorage jail. And, incoming Anchorage freshmen learn cosmetology skills to earn credit and prepare for a future career.