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Searchers find no survivors on a Bering Air flight that crashed yesterday near Nome. Plus, the Alaska Senate joins the House urging President Trump to keep the name of Alaska's highest peak.

State lawmakers confront a bleak budget picture as they look to fund priorities. Plus, Juneau residents join a nationwide protest against President Trump's executive orders. And, Nome mushers embark on a re-enactment of the serum run that saved lives a century ago.

How federal workforce cuts could impact Alaska's economy and public services. Plus, advocates respond to an increase in immigration and customs enforcement in Anchorage. And, a Sitka High School club invites students of all nationalities to learn more about Filipino culture.

President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could have wide-ranging impacts for Alaska. Plus, legislators meet with the Governor's office to negotiate a compromise on education reforms and funding. And, residents in Eagle prepare to pamper the Yukon Quest Alaska mushers.

State lawmakers hear from nonprofit organizations about the uncertainty caused by President Trump's funding freeze. Plus, legislators call for the release of a salary study from Gov. Mike Dunleavy's office. And, Kenai Peninsula residents flock to the Challenger Learning Center for a closer look at a planetary alignment.

Gov. Dunleavy's wide-ranging education bill sets the stage for a clash with legislators over school funding. Plus, Ketchikan considers school consolidations to make up for a looming budget deficit. And, Grammy-award winning musicians tour Southeast Alaska to raise money for Indigenous clan house revitalization.

A freeze on renewable energy spending has Alaska energy projects on hold. Plus, campaign finance regulators fine the leaders of the attempted repeal of ranked-choice voting for egregious violations. And, Nome schools are among seven Alaska school districts piloting a new approach to teaching.

Gov. Dunleavy sets up a battle over education funding during his State of the State address. Plus, local governments react to an unexpected funding hold on federal infrastructure spending. And, researchers study a mysterious muscle condition found in sled dogs.

Alaskans react to a broad federal funding freeze from the Trump administration. Plus, an executive order opens up 28 million acres of protected wilderness for resource development. Plus, the Alaska Board of Education releases a statewide policy that would prohibit cell phones in classrooms.

Lawmakers introduce a bill that would increase state funding to public schools by nearly half a Billion dollars. Plus, school closures across the state have officials asking how schools can keep their students, and their funding. And, a film based and shot in Ketchikan will appear at a film festival later this year.