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The 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is over, and we left off in our last episode with a lot of loose ends. So here's to tying up loose ends, maybe a minor correction and hoisting the Red Lantern and other awards we failed to mention earlier! Also: We play "Can't Let It Go," because, frankly, we can't get over -- or done with -- the Iditapod. See you next year!

The Department of the Interior cancels the state's oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, Indigenous healers are featured in a new museum exhibit in Anchorage. And, generations of Nulato women carry on the tradition of summer fish camp, despite declining salmon runs.

KSKA: Friday, June 30 at 2:45pm Blue Chair Productions presented their first play last summer, and this June 30 through July 9 at Cyrano's Theatre Company, they will be mounting their second--Theresa Rebeck's provocative comedy about four young writers who are taking a 10-week seminar with an international literary figure: Seminar. Listen to Stage Talk this week to hear actors Aaron Wiseman, Isaac Kumpula and actor/producer Colby Bleicher go into depth about their roles. LISTEN HERE

"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 Jeff George, from Miami. Thanks for listening!

Will Senator Murkowski change her approach, without the threat of a primary challenge? And, an Alaska Native artist achieves a historic win. Plus, Skagway businesses prepare for what could be another season without tourists.

Bethel police say couple dies in residential fire; Police believe they found body of missing Palmer teen; State looks to federal government to help sustain insurance market; Community of Stebbins experiencing 'water crisis'; Juneau police shooting victim arrested following hospitalization ; Taxi industry in for a few changes in Anchorage; Pedestrian safety highlighted in Alaska's darkest months; Charting new courses: Student mariners prepare to navigate a warmer Arctic; Energy audit aims to cut costs for fishermen; Galena to hold recall election for school board Listen Now

The president is visiting Alaska, and it's more than just a fuel stop this time. On the next Talk of Alaska, we’re taking a trip into the annals of presidential history in the Last Frontier. FDR and Jimmy Carter went fishing during their visits here. Reagan hosted the pope. And Clinton popped downtown for a sandwich. What will Obama's visit be remembered for? APRN: Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 10:00 a.m. Download Audio

Alaska's congressional delegation on the latest test of Republicans' support for the president. Also: An investigation of PFAS water contamination expands from drinking water to fish.

The first cruise ship of 2023 docks in Juneau. Plus, researchers are collecting hair from humans to study mercury levels in fish. 

Charter school principals weigh in on a new state option to approve charters. Plus, Alaska students are waiting longer to hear about aid.

This week on State of Art we're hearing from Chad Reynvaan. His musical fingerprints are all over the Anchorage music scene, whether he's playing in a band or recording one at his own Wattage Studio. He tells us about his new album "21st Sensory," the appeal of vintage gear and his tendencies towards dad-rock. We also check out his new track "Permanently Lost."

Foster said his business has grown so fast, it's sometimes difficult to keep up.

The Anchorage School Board passed their budget last night with one amendment restoring some counselors. The Board heard final public testimony then passed budget passed 6-1.

Indie Alaska features Hardrick's story of growing up in the racially divided South and his passion for foraging with his family in Alaska.

Alaska senators fault Trump for going easy on Putin; Alaska’s LNG project looking for private contractor to help with federal permitting; Inupiaq woman criticizes use of her image in Dunleavy ad, campaign deletes footage; NTSB: The F/V Destination sank after accumulating ice in heavy freezing spray; Iditarod adds four new board members amid criticism; Alaska National Guard turns over rural armories for public use; Commercial company conducts rocket exercise at Kodiak launch facility; State's only coal mine celebrates 75th anniversary; When traditional banking isn't an option, try this out instead; Looking to fill niche and begin enterprise, Anchorage teen opens streetwear store Listen now

It’s hard to believe that September is already here. Every summer I rush around trying to get as much accomplished as I can before the growing season is over, and every summer seems to fly by. This years garden has a lot more successes then failures, however, and it has me excited for the future! Read more.