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Bill would shift 3% of state's ANWR revenue to Native corporations; Two men deceased after Katlian Bay plane crash; Report highlights long-standing issue of VPSOs with criminal convictions; Iditarod board approves rule changes for dog deaths in race; Supreme Court denies Schaeffer Cox request for appeal of conviction; Elders look on with pride as younger generations step up at Celebration 2018; Ironworkers help men prep for life outside of Goose Creek Correctional Center; Bethel family and community gathers to remember Y-K Delta legend John Active Listen now

Here’s the Saturday June, 9th 2018 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman.

Conoco’s big plans for NPR-A are getting even bigger; Can a Northeast Chinese city be Alaska's next big trading partner?; Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation votes to support Yes for Salmon; An Alaska geologist returns from the lava scene on Hawaii's Big Island; Anchorage police investigating chlorine powder near homeless shelter; Sitka man takes plea deal in murder of girlfriend; will serve 45 years; AK: The tucked-away Icy Waves Surf Shop on the island of Yakutat; 49 Voices: Nellie Vale of Yakutat Listen now

Working with families in crisis is stressful and social workers have a high burn out rate. A new program within the Office of Children's Services aims to help OCS field workers by providing mentors who can help them learn the skills they'll need to not only survive, but thrive in a challenging occupation. How will that ultimately help children and families? LISTEN HERE

The town of Whittier is surprisingly close to Anchorage. With luck on hitting the tunnel schedule, you can be there in an hour. That hour puts you on the edge of one the the world’s largest and modest spectacular marine recreation areas, Prince William Sound. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’re going to talk about going to Whittier. It’s not just for tourists, it’s a threshold to the ocean and the wilderness.

This week we're hearing from Nellie Vale who arrived to Celebration 2018 in the Yakutat canoe. 10-year-old Vale decided to introduce herself with her Tlingit name. Listen now

Summer is here and with it, the siren call of the ocean waves. That’s certainly the case in Yakutat, home of the Icy Waves Surf Shop. 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 Riva and Jon, from Canada. Thanks for listening!

Interior announces “Readiness Project” for ANWR; Alaska officials dispute some findings in election memo; Donlin Gold advances in permit process; New UAF research could help scientists develop an early; Kachemak Selo School bond proposition up for voter approvalwarning system for earthquakes; No bids on controversial old growth timber sale… again; Alaska’s regulatory authority OKs Hydro One acquisition; Gillnet disposal underway in Wrangell; Fairbanks airfields convert to alternative firefighting foam over contamination concerns; Weavers share traditional knowledge, stories behind textiles; Special Olympics Summer Games foster independence and inclusiveness Listen now

Professional actors and teachers Shelley Virginia and Ty Hewitt are starting a new theatre company in Anchorage called Cazart (ku-'zart) and will be presenting their premier production of Duncan MacMillan's Lungs in August. Today, both Ty and Shelley drop by Stage Talk to give us some background on the company and their plans for the future. Thanks for listening!

Sweeney nomination wins committee approval; US, Russia agree on shipping standards for Bering Strait; Special audit finds Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority violated multiple state laws; Legislative ethics bill will keep issue off fall ballot; New Anchorage fire chief is first woman to lead the department; Anchorage Assembly member Tim Steele announces resignation due to 'serious health issue'; Newest megaship docks in Juneau for the first time; Totem pole represents long-delayed healing for descendants of Douglas Indian Village; Social media post criticizes Trident Seafoods, Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet for halibut bycatch Listen now

Special audit finds Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority violated multiple state laws; Controversial former Anchorage LIO building to become new APD headquarters; Police question 2 in pedestrian death on Anchorage sidewalk; State saw 19 wildfires yesterday; Gara latest Alaska lawmaker to announce retirement plans; Alaska agency to review discrimination lawsuit; Prices are up, but commercial salmon harvests and forecasts are down; New UAF project to investigate North Slope heavy oil extraction; Sterling Highway renovations approved; Larsen Bay struggles with the prospect of losing its school; Canoes arriving is unofficial kick off for Celebration Listen now

Interior sees first wildfire of note this season; Seaton files to run as independent in Democratic primary; ‘Little slice of heaven’ Juneau subdivision threatened by river erosion; UA Regents defer consideration of Haines timber sale plan; How hard is it to find an electrician in Bethel?; Remembering our friend, Native media pioneer John Active; Turning a temporary stay into long-term stability, 30 days at a time Listen now

Here’s the Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

Begich and Treadwell throw their hats into Alaska Governor's race; In AOGA gubernatorial debate, Dunleavy and Hawkins grill Walker on China, gasline prospects; Three Democrats running to unseat Don Young; Former House District 38 Rep. Zach Fansler to plead guilty to harassment; Alaska businesses find a niche: helping oil companies cope with climate change; Fast ferry’s future sailings uncertain; Breakfast, horses, and other wisdom from retiring uber-reporter Ed Schoenfeld; AK: Safari Quest returns to Petersburg; 49 Voices: Marin Lee of Homer Listen now

The state health care system has been stretched thin by rising rates of addiction, a growing need for more mental health treatment beds and Medicaid expansion. These needs were under the budget lens during the legislative session. How will health care providers meet the challenge of treating sick Alaskans during the funding crunch? LISTEN HERE

On the next Outdoor Explorer we have a variety of stories about organized sports and kids. We’re starting with a discussion of Ultimate Frisbee. If you thought it was a disorganized hippie activity, you have much to learn. We’ll also talk about biking for girls, a triathalon that benefits a sick child, and much more.