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The state Seafood Task Force is asked to address the outmigration of commercial fishing permits from rural Alaska. Plus, Tribal members harvest an aggressive Sea Lion in Petersburg. And, a new sign for the Selawik Wildlife Refuge reflects the region's wildlife and culture.

Gov. Dunleavy says he plans to file an education funding bill at the start of the legislative session. Plus, consumer rights advocates applaud rulings that block, for now, a merger between two of the country's largest grocery chains. And, a former professional basketball player talks to Petersburg students about the dangers of addiction.

Researchers discover an underwater volcano on the seafloor north of Alaska. Plus, a long-awaited report is out on a mining route in Interior Alaska that crosses three highways. And, volunteer archeologists dig up Indigenous artifacts at an abandoned townsite in Western Alaska.

Utilities are running out of time to plan for an impending natural gas shortage. Plus, a former paramedic says the behavioral health system in Ketchikan is collapsing. And, the Anchorage School Board is set to discuss possible school closures.

The Alaska Supreme Court's next Chief Justice talks teamwork, and about the high court's first ever female majority. Plus, conservative Republicans in the Alaska Senate will be guaranteed committee seats for the first time in two years. And, tribal members from Wrangell bless the Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.

The recount begins for ballot measure two, the initiative to repeal ranked-choice voting. Plus, the Northwest Arctic community of Kiana has been without drinking water for days. And, Haines author Heather Lende reflects on her work as the state's writer laureate.

A new report examines what Alaskans can expect to change about the environment. Plus, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation hopes to boost new housing with a rebate for energy-efficient homes. And, a Kenai fourth-grader's essay earns her the chance to light the Capitol Christmas tree in Washington D.C.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has a crucial position in the current Congressional makeup. Plus, an Anchorage lawmaker argues against Trump's nominee to lead the federal health department. And, a family services coordinator makes a difference for Anchorage elementary schoolers.

Alaska turns down millions of federal dollars to replace lead water pipes. Plus, Kenai Peninsula health officials are seeing a rise in a sedative-fentanyl combination. And, Alaska business officials hope people will shop local for Small Business Saturday.

New research challenges a lawsuit that almost shut down a king salmon fishery in Southeast. Plus, a rare look inside an Anchorage Amazon facility bustling with holiday deliveries. And, Bethel volunteers show up to give out turkeys for Thanksgiving.