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Gov. Mike Dunleavy confirms he will not leave his office for a job in the Trump administration. Plus, the newly-formed majority in the Alaska House announces key committee chairs. And, a new project in Nome highlights the differences in Alaska's Indigenous languages.

State officials prepare to recount ballots after the repeal of ranked choice voting failed by a slim margin. Plus, experts say more Alaskans are combining opioids with stimulants. And, Indigenous Alaskans salvage parts of the washed-up fin whale in Anchorage for art.

Alaska's U.S. senators differed on confirming judges recently. And scientists look at how a beached whale in Anchorage lived and died.

Alaska's State House will be majority female for the first time. Plus, a teenager talks about the explosion in Kodiak that burned her and seven of her peers. An 8th grader in Anchorage wins big at the first national civics bee.

Sitka residents share how an extended internet outage impacted their businesses. Plus, a Fairbanks TV station signs off for the final time. And, Kenai residents discuss the interconnectedness of salmon and the region's Indigenous people.

A review of Anchorage police shootings includes a recommendation that officers get better non-lethal tools. Plus, southern Southeast Alaska sees its first real snowfall of the winter. And dog mushers interested in the Yukon Quest could win prizes, just for signing up.

Newly released results show the ballot measure to repeal ranked choice voting is now failing by a slim margin. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is set to vote on whether to take the first step toward establishing civilian oversight of the police department. And, a beached whale in Anchorage attracts all kinds of whale enthusiasts.

Majorities in the state House and Senate announce their priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Plus, A new Anchorage Police Department team works with unhoused residents this winter. And, researching whale sounds near Petersburg to understand more about extraterrestrial life.

Two Alaska State troopers plead not guilty to felony assault charges in Kenai. Plus, GCI broadband is almost available in Bethel as subsea internet cables reach the Western Alaska coast. And, Petersburg residents learn to tan deer and moose hides for use as leather ... or trampolines.

Alaska legislators speculate that Gov. Dunleavy may be appointed to a cabinet position. Plus, Sitka's Coast Guard Commander speaks about a helicopter crash last year that injured four guardsmen. And, Alaska Native Heritage Center staff teach Anchorage high schoolers about Indigenous culture.