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After wind and flooding over the weekend, western Alaska braces for another storm. Plus, Anchorage's police chief responds to outcry after officers shot and killed a teenager. And a class learns that harvesting devil's club is about more than just putting on gloves.

Anchorage residents gather to remember a 16-year-old killed by police. Plus, Alaskans weigh in on the upcoming election. And, already strapped for child care, some Juneau providers had to scramble after a home daycare flooded.

Two troopers are charged with assault after arresting the wrong man in Kenai. Plus, an Eagle River Republican running for reelection faces opposition from within her own party. And, Anchorage students head back to school.

The family of a man killed by Anchorage police earlier this summer is suing the officers who shot him. Plus, researchers visit Alaska to study Alzheimer's disease among Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Alaskans. And, Vietnam Veterans get reacquainted with historic aircraft still used in Talkeetna.

A widespread power outage in Southcentral renews calls for emergency preparedness. Plus, Fairbanks scientists find methane from thawing permafrost in a place they had not suspected. And, new Latin-American restaurants highlight Alaska's growing Hispanic community.

Disabled Alaskans sue a state-appointed guardian for alleged neglect and financial abuse. Plus, the family of a man fatally shot by an Alaska State Trooper question whether the shooting was justified. And, a busy child care provider is in danger of closing due to rising costs and lagging state subsidies.

A group is working to restore some campaign finance limits that were struck down in 2021. Plus, a Coast Guard icebreaker returns from patrol early due to mechanical issues. And, Kodiak residents celebrate the "Trusty" Tustumena's 60 years on the Alaska Marine Highway.

Consumer rights advocates question a huge grocery chain merger headed to court later this month. Plus, after record-breaking wetness last month, heavy rainfall causes flooding in Southcentral. And, near-90-degree temperatures bake the North Slope and set all-time highs.

Gov. Dunleavy issues a state disaster declaration after record glacial-outburst flooding in Juneau. Plus, a District Court Judge rules that challenged Mat-Su school library books must be returned to shelves. And, far removed from the road system, Bethel residents find odds and ends at the local landfill.

Record-breaking glacial outburst flooding in Juneau prompts evacuations. Plus, the Alaska Permanent Fund is on course for a fiscal crisis. And, a Somali immigrant shares his story — and joy — as he becomes a U.S. citizen.