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An operating budget passed by the house draws criticism. Plus, Alaskans and Canadians along the Yukon River continue working to revive dwindling king salmon runs. And, Juneau's fascination with Fast Food doesn't make the businesses any more lucrative.

Alaska's U.S. Senators are split on the impeachment of the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary. Plus, state transportation officials examine how to connect two of Alaska's biggest highways. And, the University of Alaska Anchorage will be home to a new Arctic security research center.

A new poll shows Alaskans favor education reform over a funding increase alone. Plus, efforts continue to retrieve the remains of Indigenous Alaskans sent to an Oregon psychiatric hospital and never returned home. And, Fairbanks prepares to demolish one of its tallest buildings.

Coming off a record-breaking cruise ship season, Juneau considers changes. Plus, a group of Indigenous midwives and doulas are working to improve the birthing experience for Alaska Native mothers. And, a Bristol Bay author publishes a children's book with Yup'ik vocabulary.

Some say the most affordable solution to Cook Inlet's natural gas shortage is renewable energy. Plus, education advocates continue to push for an increase to the state's per-student funding formula. And, Native Youth Olympics coaches from Juneau teach the games to elementary students in Petersburg.

The federal government is set to cut funding for tsunami hazard mitigation in Alaska. Plus, high school students across the state walk out of class in protest. And, a bill aimed at solving subsistence issues between the state and feds draws scrutiny from Indigenous leaders.

Alaska lawmakers hear about the federal government's partial approval of a statewide transportation plan. Plus, Wrangell residents impacted by November's landslide can get reimbursed for subsistence foods. And, a new program gives college students the opportunity to study law in Alaska.

Lawmakers nix Gov. Dunleavy's budget request for funding lawsuits against the federal government. Plus, a challenge to the Mat-Su school district's book removals lands in U.S. District Court. And, a Juneau swimmer qualifies to race at the Olympic team trials.

A Fairbanks school board member apologizes for comments she made on the vote to override the education bill veto. Also, after much debate, the Ketchikan City Council votes to extend its homeless shelter's lease. And a new program keeps tabs on marine toxins in Kodiak.

Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola frequently votes against her party. Plus, the federal government says the state owes school districts millions after a snafu with pandemic relief funds. And, a class in Soldotna teaches students about Native beadwork and traditions.