Lightning strikes drive an increase in fire activity. Plus, university staff in Fairbanks explore how AI can be used in the classroom.

Trident Seafoods plans a state of the art processing plant in Unalaska that will be the largest in North America. Plus, Anchorage sees historic growth in low-income housing units.

Trident Seafoods plans a state of the art processing plant in Unalaska that will be the largest in North America. Plus, Anchorage sees historic growth in low-income housing units.

The environmental review process for a large gold mine in Interior Alaska comes under scrutiny. Plus, also tonight, the state education board considers barring trans girls from girls sports.

Mayor Dave Bronson aims to fly homeless Anchorage residents to other communities. Plus, federal funding meant to combat climate change may not be enough to relocate eroding communities.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski eyes an alternative to a rematch of the 2020 election. Plus, cruise ship passengers in Southeast Alaska contribute to electric heat pumps that reduce emissions.

Head Start programs in Alaska could lose millions in federal funding, because of under enrollment. Also, the state pushes back on research that says predator control doesn't work. And young burn survivors get hooked on Alaska.

Alaska has seen a steep decline in the number of volunteer firefighters. Plus, fisheries managers discuss protections for Tanner crab off Kodiak Island.

Alaska's attorney general signs a letter supporting access to medical information about abortions in other states. Plus, summer culture camp students in Akiachak get fishing lessons on the Kuskokwim River.

Bristol Bay fishermen are planning to protest the price of sockeye. Plus, while the Lower 48 is trapped in a heat wave, much of Alaska is seeing the opposite.