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Questions remain after an Anchorage police officer is deemed “legally” justified in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl. Plus, Ketchikan leaders honor Nettie Jones, an Indigenous woman who fought to desegregate Alaska schools. And, anglers in Nikolski compete in their annual silver salmon derby.

Anchorage officials consider what to do after a record-tying number of pedestrian deaths. Plus, a woman's death has Bethel residents searching for answers. And, a fencing club keeps Kenai residents active in the winter months.

Alaska Tribal groups sue the federal agency that manages pollock fishing. Plus, Iditarod officials mourn the death of the race's longtime veterinarian. And, a researcher aims to correct the record on how humans first arrived on the continent.

An unusually large amount of king salmon bycatch causes the sudden closure of a pollock fishery. Plus, Alaska's low vaccination rates have health care officials concerned. And, at a time when most print products are dying out, Anchorage's Korean newspapers are thriving.

Congress passes a bill to keep government funded until mid December. Plus, Anchorage Police reckon with the increase in fatal police shootings. And, Wasilla's only book store hosts an event celebrating banned books.

Valdez struggles with a lack of childcare, as other Alaska cities see similar shortages. Plus, health care providers deliver immunizations for RSV in Western Alaska. And, high school students in Bethel use a magnet to retrieve hidden treasures from the river.

A Sitka internet outage leads experts to consider solutions more broadly. Plus, a contractor cleans hundreds of gallons of fuel dumped by a fighter jet near Salcha. And, a Maori man highlights Indigenous knowledge at a tribal climate conference.

With a growing focus on mental health, Anchorage police hope a new law will help officers connect to resources. Plus, Quakers from Oregon return artifacts and apologize to Tlingit Tribal members in Kake. And, locally-grown produce takes the spotlight at Soldotna's Harvest Moon Festival.

Anchorage officials release a winter shelter plan that would put some homeless residents in private rooms. Plus, federal funding will help bolster the state's marine highway system and build a new ferry. And, local influencers showcase the Alaska lifestyle on social media.

Health officials monitor a rapid rise in cases of whooping cough. Plus, some Juneau residents receive duplicate ballots after a snafu with the printing company. And, the U.S. Forest Service is building more public use cabins that are easier to access.