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The BP-Hilcorp sale moves forward under new financial terms. Plus: state officials focus on ramping up coronavirus testing. And, Interior Alaska communities begin flood preparations.

Social isolation and sheltering in place have disrupted our daily lives, leaving many people anxious and stressed. Musicians and writers join us to help you decompress.

North Slope oil production will be cut by 10 percent to avoid running out of storage. Plus: Juneau would have welcomed it's first cruise ship this week… if not for the pandemic. And, how some restaurants are preparing to welcome back dine-in customers.

As technology and science advance we continue to find genes that play a role in both cancer and non-cancer diseases. Testing can show if you are at risk for a disease and also impact how you are treated.

This week on State of Art we're hearing new music from local bands Braided River, The Jephries and Kittiwake.

Reopening Alaska's economy is something some Alaskans desperately want while others urge caution as the coronavirus pandemic continues. THow will this work in practice and how do we know it isn’t too soon?

No, this is not a report detailing what a bad parent you are because you let your children play for hours on tablets, phones...

Alaska's lawmakers and economists weigh the trade offs of issuing an extra PFD. Plus: Police in Nome see a spike in domestic violence calls as people hunker down. And, Salon owners consider how to safely open their doors again during a pandemic.

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.

Bristol Bay communities face balancing health concerns with a lucrative fishing season. Plus: an Anchorage toy store owner provides distractions during tough times. And, Bethel's close-knit community turns to videochats during a time of social distancing.

Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan defends coronavirus aid for Alaska Native Corporations. Plus: Clean-up crews run into difficulties in Valdez as an oil spill grows. And, Alaskans take their haircuts into their own hands.

With the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in Southwest Alaska, state and tribal health officials are working to provide adequate supplies for...

Limited or no road access means many rural Alaska communities face challenges in delivering health care. With the additional strain COVID-19 is putting on local health care providers, how is rural Alaska preparing to stop the spread of coronavirus in their small, isolated communities?

Officials debate when and how to reopen Alaska's economy. Plus: Thousands of Alaskans depend on a cruise ship season that may not exist this summer. And, A Juneau forest guide turns a walk in the park into therapy.

Alaskans have been under orders to shelter-in-place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But many still have questions about how coronavirus spreads. So we invited to two doctors to answer them.

This week on State of Art we're hearing from Juliana Osinchuk, founder of the award that ultimately became the Ted Stevens Young Alaskan Artist Award. Organized by the Anchorage Festival of Music, the award goes to an Alaska classical musician ready to take their next step into the professional world. We learn about the classical-music-focused award and how to apply. We also hear a track from Anchorage artist Duke Russell's musical project, the Shirt Tuckers, called "Spiritual Poptart."

This week on State of Art we have a poem from local author, Don Rearden, called "Listen and Learn." We also get a glimpse into the Anchorage Museum's virtual First Friday featuring composer Mathew Burtner and his piece "Nuiqsut Bell" for the museum's Listen Up: Northern Soundscapes series. Finally, we hear a bear story from Arctic Entries from earlier this year.

Every American institution and most aspects of everyday life are impacted by efforts to quell the spread of the coronavirus. Public schools are closed....

Inmates at a Juneau correctional center worry about the spread COVID-19. Plus: An Anchorage barber describes riding out the pandemic and his hopes for the future. And, Alaskans are getting more comfortable with telemedicine during the pandemic.

With the stress of sheltering in our homes and a daily barrage of worrisome news about the global pandemic, it’s important to find time to decompress, relax and find hope for the future.