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The ACLU says the corrections department is restricting inmates' access to private conversations with attorneys. Plus, the state's largest newspaper will reduce its printing schedule to two days a week. And, archaeologists find ancient bones from dogs and fish at a site near Delta Junction.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will likely have major impacts for Alaska. Plus, Southeast tribes argue they deserve a say when Canadian mines impact Alaska's fisheries. Plus, an Anchorage break dancer hopes the Olympics will boost its popularity in Alaska.

New leadership is coming to the Alaska Federation of Natives. Plus, a Palmer mom loses thousands to phone scammers impersonating local police. And, king salmon caught by test fishing boats go to local elders in Dillingham.

A state Supreme Court ruling is likely not the end of the line for litigation on home school allotments. Plus, Denali Park remains closed, despite progress on a fire near its entrance. And, a grocery store employee in Kenai celebrates 50 years on the job.

A wildfire closes most of Denali National Park and Preserve during the busiest tourism week of the year. Plus, amid the Cook Inlet gas shortage, many Alaskans turn to solar energy. And, the Army Corps of Engineers studies permafrost from a tunnel near Fairbanks.

The state's industrial development agency pushes back after President Biden blocks the Ambler Road. Plus, the federal food stamp program fines Alaska millions of dollars for payment errors. And, Anchorage's outgoing budget director sounds the alarm on the city's accounting issues.

The debate over correspondence school allotments paid to private schools lands in the state Supreme Court. Plus, some Interior residents are told to evacuate their homes due to wildfire danger. And, an artist's photos from a now uninhabited Bering Sea island reemerge after 70 years.

Chugach Alaska Corporation says a proposed land exchange in Prince William Sound would right an old wrong. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks energy policy in Fairbanks. And, Kodiak welcomes drag performers as part of their Pride month celebration.

Hot, dry weather leads to more wildfires and a dense smoke advisory in the Interior. Plus, Anchorage's next mayor changes course and taps a homegrown cop to be the city's police chief. And, an Anchorage swimmer becomes the first Alaskan to complete the triple crown of open-water swimming.

Proponents of ranked-choice voting defend the measure in court. Plus, lightning and hot temperatures increase wildfire activity across the state. And, baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield is honored with a statue in Fairbanks.