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Frigid temperatures and increased demand for natural gas cause concern in Southcentral. Plus, Alaska's charter school students rank first in the nation, as lawmakers consider an expansion. And, the Board of Game considers changes for hunting and trapping in Western Alaska.

Governor Dunleavy's State of the State address calls for increased resource development. Plus, a bill that would set standards for renewable energy could help ease a natural gas shortage. And, Irish bluegrass artists reconnect with their heritage through song.

Lawmakers consider a change back to a pension-style retirement system for public employees. Plus, protestors rally at the state capitol for an increase to Alaska's per-student funding. And, an agreement with cruise companies in Juneau dramatically reduced their waste.

A controversial housing project in Girdwood passes the Anchorage Assembly. Plus, Congresswoman Mary Peltola touts approval of the Willow project as she seeks reelection. And, mushers enjoyed competing in the Kuskokwim 300 despite sub-zero temperatures.

Legislators consider changes to residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses. Plus, researchers track permafrost thaw in Nunapitchuk as the village plans to relocate to higher ground. And, mushers and dog teams kick off the Kuskokwim 300 tonight.

Federal prosecutors say more than 50 indicted drug traffickers targeted both Alaska's cities and its far-flung communities. Plus, a new report puts a price tag on the impacts of climate change in rural Alaska. And, teens in Wasilla go ice fishing to learn about food sovereignty.

FEMA announces new rules that could help victims of future natural disasters in Alaska. Plus, five feet of new snow in Juneau has residents concerned about how much their roofs can hold. And, a new Alutiiq language textbook aims to help more people learn the endangered Alaska Native language.

Lawmakers spar over a bill to fund public education in the long term. Plus, advocates for building up the military in Alaska say the state is vital to Arctic security. And, a warming shelter opens for homeless Sitka residents.

The Native Village of Eklutna and local utilities disagree over the future of the Eklutna River. Plus, a group in Anchorage is training employees in the beauty industry to recognize signs of abuse and offer support to victims. And, an exhibit depicting Filipino Alaskans at the Anchorage Museum is defaced.

FEMA overhauls its disaster assistance program, in part due to extreme weather events in Alaska. Also, Quakers apologize for their history of forced assimilation in the Native Village of Kake. And new, small-scale operations have created an oasis for bagel lovers in Anchorage.