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Remains of two people missing in Marmot Bay found and identified; Fatal December plane crash ruled a suicide; Despite ongoing special session, legislators yet to return to Juneau in two weeks; Hollis French appointed to head Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; Alaska wildfires aren't heating up this year; Wrangell contract talks end, strike may resume; What enviros won by losing the pipeline battle; Free Tlingit workbook part of language revitalization; Summer SE Dungeness crab season shortened by three weeks; In Sitka: A mobile plant built to chill out the Bristol Bay fishery Listen now

Dunleavy says money set aside for Alaska schools is subject to veto. Lawmakers disagree.; Senators weigh splitting permanent fund draw between state and dividends — and limiting spending; AG Barr to visit rural Alaska; Experts say efforts by cruise ships to reduce air pollution may be causing water pollution instead; Alleged head of 1488 gang moved to Washington ahead of trial; Federal money for trails will no longer be shared with local communities by the state; Two men admit to stealing, cutting up 10,000-year-old mammoth tusk; Meet Alice Qannik Glenn, the podcaster who’s trying to get more young Alaska Native voices on the mic

Congregation Beth Sholom is again hosting Anchorage’s annual “Mitzvah Mall.” (Mitzvah is Hebrew for commandment and we are commanded to do good deeds) Think of this as a “bizarre bazaar.” There is a room filled with booths, but the “vendors” are nonprofit organizations. Instead of buying more material gifts, shoppers can donate to non-profit organizations on behalf of friends, family or others on their holiday gift list. They give a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Read more

A court ruled this morning that Southeast king salmon trollers can go fishing. Plus, Alaska leads the nation in drowning deaths, and while the state's cold water is a factor, so is human behavior.

More Alaskans than ever are now hospitalized with COVID-19. And, researchers and fishermen are puzzled by extremely low chum salmon numbers. Plus, what's the history behind Juneau's famous cloud formations?

Two local musicians in Anchorage are diving beards-first into the business of male grooming products. They're going for a style reminiscent of Don Draper mixed with well-groomed mountain man. I spent an afternoon at company – or apartment kitchen – headquarters to find out a little bit more. Download Audio

After budget cuts and crime spikes, Alaska prosecutors struggle to keep up; Juneau’s legal bills mount from cruise ship lawsuit; Wasilla city council votes to ban plastic bags, effective July 1; Alaska Airlines workers to get $1,000 bonuses after tax cut Trump signed; Harris Air lands in Haines; Ferry or scrap metal? Retired state ferry's future uncertain; Southeast ferries fall victim to weather, mechanical problems; Juneau’s eagle nest buffers scrapped on 5-4 vote; North Pole awards $52M water-system contract to Fairbanks firm; Sitka down to one hospital for childbirth Listen now

Art blockbusters don’t jump out in New York City the way they did several decades ago. That’s not all bad, as smaller venues don’t sport long lines.  In spite of a blustery mid-April week, husband Dave and I found good hunting, discovering a variety of art spaces. We also caught an ‘off-off’ and a ‘Times Square’ Broadway show and found a new place for dinner. So hop on public transportation with us as we explore springtime art in Gotham. Read more

My brother Lee and I were excited about the new big boat. Dad said "Let's get going," yet somehow we understood "I'll meet you there." Fifteen minutes later, a mile and a half from shore, Dad was so small waving his arms in his dark coat. I pointed and Lee looked, then we turned around. Read more

Over the counter pain and inflammation medicines such as ibuprofen are one of the leading causes of hospitalization for drug side effects. What do you need to know to use NSAIDs safely and wisely?

No online banking, no Amazon orders, no internet classes. A broken fiber optic cable buried far below the Beaufort Sea ice, north of Oliktok Point has brought internet service for a wide swath of Arctic communities to dial up speed or a complete halt. Repairs are still weeks away. How are schools, local governments and businesses coping with the lack of reliable online commerce? How much redundancy is there in the system now and will federal funds make it more robust and reliable? We discuss the need for modern communication connections in the far north, on this Talk of Alaska

Daysha Eaton hosts Anchorage School Board candidates in the KAKM studios. 3:00 David Nees, Seat E 16:00 Kathleen Plunkett (incumbent), Seat E 30:40 Tam Agosti-Gisler, Seat F 45:15 Richard Wanda, Seat F 58: 45 Natasha Von Imhof, Seat G 1:12:30 Starr Marsett, Seat G

As COVID-19 surges through state jails, some Alaskans are stuck inside. And, Alaska's suicide rate is holding steady, but drug overdoses are rising amid the pandemic. Plus, finding a new place to shelter Ketchikan's homeless population.

Feds say traffickers targeted Alaska's cities and far-flung communities. Plus, a price tag on the impacts of climate change in rural Alaska.