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Millions in federal grants for tribes and tribal organizations to respond to climate change announced today. Plus, once considered a conservation success, Alaska's humpback population appears to be declining. And, Army officials finalize a child care center at Fort Wainwright.

Rural Alaska schools are grappling with difficult decisions because of budget constraints. Plus, the state considers how to spend federal fisheries disaster money from the 2022 Yukon River Salmon crash. And more women than ever before finished in the Iditarod's top 10 this year.

Dallas Seavey has won a record-breaking sixth Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Plus, the legislature sets its own record in considering the Governor's recent slate of executive orders. And the nominee for US Arctic Ambassador remains unconfirmed a year after his nomination.

A state supreme court case limits law enforcement surveillance from the air. Plus, the Kuskokwim Ice Road is under pressure from an intense Winter. And, a slice of life from a pizzeria along the Iditarod Trail.

Alaska's public guardian program is overwhelmed and struggling to keep up. Plus, new polling data shows that a majority of Alaskans favor a large increase to education funding. And, Iditarod mushers strategize over where to spend their mandatory 24-hour rests.

Alaska's public guardian program is overwhelmed and struggling to keep up. Plus, new polling data shows that a majority of Alaskans favor a large increase to education funding. And, Iditarod mushers strategize over where to spend their mandatory 24-hour rests.

Former President Donald Trump wins Alaska's Republican preference poll in a landslide. Plus, the Alaska House passes a bill aimed at easing the path to home ownership. And, over 40% of this year's field of Iditarod mushers are rookies, hoping to make it all the way to Nome for the first time.

Lawmakers are hopeful they can reach a deal to satisfy the governor's demands on school funding. Plus, Alaska Republicans are casting votes at a presidential preference poll this evening. And, five-time winner Dallas Seavey explains why he shot a moose along the Iditarod trail yesterday.

The state's only loading facility for coal is demolished in Seward. Plus, Alaska Republicans will pick their favorite to be their party's presidential nominee tomorrow. And, three former champions are racing this year’s Iditarod, including five-time champ Dallas Seavey.

Legislators ask the White House to ease restrictions on North Slope oil and gas development. Plus, a significant funding boost for renewable energy projects in the Northwest Arctic Borough. And, a blind skier prepares to compete in the 40 km Tour of Anchorage.