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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.

Fisheries experts predict bigger sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this fishing season. Plus, Anchorage residents document the private lives of urban wildlife with trail cameras. And, Tribal groups transform Pilgrim Hot Springs from a former orphanage to a geothermal powerplant.

State lawmakers speak out against the Congressional budget bill. Plus, advocates fear that a public land sale would fail to increase the housing supply. And, an Anchorage drag queen reflects on this year's Pride celebrations.

Thousands of Alaskans could lose health insurance if Congress approves changes to Medicaid. Plus, Fairbanks residents under evacuation notices consider the risks of staying put. And, St. Paul residents remember the forced relocation during World War II... with a softball game.