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Some business owners prepare to reopen Monday after being closed for weeks. Plus: Some Alaskans protest the health mandates that have shuttered much of the economy. And, forecasters keep tabs on river breakup that could cause flooding in some communities.

As a young boy on King Island, Sylvester Ayek learned the ways of his Iñupiat elders: hunting, foraging, and the craft of carving walrus ivory and wood. Today, he sells his artwork to support his traditional subsistence lifestyle, struggling to maintain Iñupiat ways in a quickly changing world. Click for more.

Cuts to state jobs prompt union outcry; State delays renewal of Pebble land use permit; Juneau’s cruise ship head tax spending pitches due next week; Young, striking Trump-like note, reflects on 2016; Capital City Fire/Rescue got hit with hundreds more calls in 2016; UAF research facility device could boost use of renewable energy; Naknek augments power supply with new solar array Listen Now

onomic Development Corporation's 2022 economic forecast luncheon. AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp gives an update on how the Anchorage economy has changed since last year and presents the results of employment, housing and business reports.

Judicial independence was a top theme of the State of the Judiciary address today. Plus: Without ferry service, it's a struggle to get goods in … and out of town. And, the only asset the oil company BP isn't selling at it prepares to leave the state is a conference center in midtown Anchorage that provides free meeting space to non-profit organizations.

Lawmakers to Pebble: Why not file already?; eyebrows raised over Gov’s pipeline proposal; government officials may be too optimistic about market with respect to Permanent Fund; administrative change ahead for veteran benefits; Alaska State Troopers extend Girdwood coverage through September; in public hearing, support nearly unanimous for Juneau ordinance to ban LGBT discrimination; Quintillion to begin laying subsea fiber optic cable; Dr. Neal Hitch will lead Museum of The Aleutians; Anchorage DA to decide whether to charges House spokesman; Hoonah’s Native corporation names new CEO; Nenana runs out of money to complete bridge intended to open agricultural lands; clouds delay Midnight Sun Baseball Game Download Audio

Parenting in today’s complex landscape can prove a daunting task. As our kids age, and as they gain their freedom and independence, we as parents lose control and influence. How do we as parents maintain connection with our kids while setting clear limits and guidelines? On the next Line One:Your health conniction, Prentiss Pemberton and his guest will discuss the challenges parents face and give helpful tips and resources for how to best help your child if you are concerned about their physical, emotional, or mental health. Thanks for listening!

A Superior court judge recently threw out the laws supporting Alaska’s correspondence education program. Where does the program go from here?

King salmon fishing in Alaska is political — but for those who can’t do it this summer, it’s also personal.

Trump administration proposes vast increase to offshore oil leasing in Alaska; Uncertainty in Alaska as Trump administration upends cannabis policy; Alaska state regulators urge caution to investors eyeing cryptocurrencies; Ambulance, vehicle crash kills 1 in Wasilla; Popular new pet trend driving antler theft in Anchorage; Halibut commission might tighten catch limits; Patterson siblings inch closer to Olympics with US National wins; Ask a Climatologist: 2017 was hot around the globe, warm in Alaska. Listen now

No survivors in mid-air plane collision north of Russian Mission; marijuana social clubs are illegal, attorney general says; Alaska GOP chair suggests new election for state House seat; following robbery and assault, Fairbanks man fatally shot by police; heroin laced with fentanyl in Dillingham too, says Bristol Bay law enforcement; federal money for water and sewer systems floods the Delta, but more is needed; Bethel family clinic breaks ground for new facility; as summer ends, daily high temperature records fall around the state; Fairbanks North Star Borough first to be certified Storm Ready; Assembly seeks help for Denali wolves Listen now

"New Arrivals" is Alaska Public Media's profiles of people who recently moved to Anchorage. Every Tuesday, we meet a New Arrival from another country, another state, or another part of Alaska. This week we meet Alyse Daunis, who moved to Anchorage from Colorado. LISTEN HERE

The Spenard area of Alaska is known for its eclecticism and diversity amongst its people, its businesses, and its artistic sensibilities. Long has it been the host of Tommy's Burger Stop, Chilkoot Charlies, Center Bowl, and more currently The Drip, the city's first black-owned coffee hut. It's no wonder that this area specifically also openly celebrates American jazz culture, and has instituted an event to partake in its music.

DNA evidence may have helped solve an Anchorage murder from the 1970s. Also: How damage caused by the Swan Lake wildfire on the Kenai Peninsula could cause monthly power bills to go up in Anchorage and Fairbanks.

In gay communities all over the country, there is a before and an after. A before June 12th, and an after. The shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, killed 49 people and was the largest act of violence against the LGBTQ community in US History. And it happened as Pride events were taking place all over the country, including a reception at Juneau’s Northern Light Church mere hours before. Download Audio