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Alaska's campaign finance watchdog fines a pastor and his groups trying to repeal ranked choice voting. Plus, Alaska legislators look forward to progress on bills that would expand renewable energy generation. And, a group suing the Mat-Su School district asks a federal court to put challenged books back on the shelves.

Could the state take over Anchorage's port? A bill in the Legislature would do just that. Plus, a planned drag story hour in Soldotna is canceled over safety concerns. And, Fairbanks middle schoolers organized an event to help their homeless neighbors.

Alaska economists say there are twice as many job openings as unemployed people in the state. Also, some Sitkans say cruise ship tourism traffic is getting out of hand. And Juneau residents ring in the new year by jumping into frigid water.

A cargo vessel catches fire and is directed to Dutch Harbor. Plus, How search and rescue dogs helped first responders during last month's deadly Wrangell landslide. And, Petersburg bird watchers celebrate a successful Christmas Bird Count.

An exhibit at the Anchorage Museum shows how Alaskans adapt to climate change. Plus, a new app helps people learn to speak endangered Alaska Native languages. And, a store in Ketchikan closes its doors.

Petersburg businesses balance catering to year-round residents with a growing number of tourists. Plus, Bethel's Winter House homeless shelter sees an influx of people. And, the Fairbanks animal shelter hopes to give their furry residents a good home for the holidays … and beyond.

Juneau's emergency cold weather shelter is up and running. Plus, beavers are moving north, and impacting their environments when they do. And, Secret Santa is just one of many ways Ambler residents celebrate Christmas.

The Biden administration closes a loophole on imported Russian seafood. Also, advocates wonder about the status of Anchorage's climate action plan. And an Anchorage therapist has advice for the holiday season for those who've lost loved ones.

Military members still haven't received cold-weather incentive pay that passed Congress last year. Plus, fishermen in Kodiak react to news that Trident is selling a third of its Alaska fish processing plants. And, Anchorage Waldorf School students celebrate the Winter Solstice.

The U.S. State Department extends America's boundaries, including off Alaska's Arctic coast. Plus, former Anchorage Daily News editor Howard Weaver is remembered fondly as a homegrown talent. And, an after-school drone program takes off in Delta Junction.