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Alaska's US senators veer apart on shutdown votes; Shutdown puts strain on some Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations; Dunleavy appointee accused of lying about his credentials; Dunleavy appoints marijuana critic to pot board; State trooper charged with illegal use of computer; Sitka police chief asks assembly to raise officer salaries in response to turnover; Alaska notifies 87,000 people after computer security breach; Federal court employees to work without pay if shutdown extends to February; Sea lion bites fisherman's leg in Southwest Alaska; Cordova's Ice Worm festival to commence this weekend; Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate Theophany on icy Kuskokwim

Almost everyone who goes to prison will eventually be released, but without the proper support network, many will likely re-offend. Organizations, individuals, and the Department of Corrections are trying to change that. Listen Here

A House Republican introduces a sales tax bill he says is intended to be just one part of a long-term fiscal plan. Plus, the Fairview neighborhood in Anchorage was divided by the Seward Highway, but is now being re-envisioned with help from a federal grant.

How will the next governor affect Permanent Fund Dividends?; Young and Galvin soldier through the last days of the election; As Alaska’s elections come down to wire, ads test limits of campaign finance laws; Meyer, Call bring different backgrounds as lieutenant governor candidates; Absentee, other ballots could leave Alaska governor’s race undecided Tuesday; Controversial ruling brings attention to judges on the ballot; Marijuana industry backing cannabis-friendly candidates, favors Kawasaki over Kelly Listen now

This week on State of Art we're take a trip downtown to the Anchorage Museum to learn about their new exhibit "All Aboard: The Alaska Railroad Centennial." It covers the history, impact and people that made the railroad what it is today. We're joined by The Anchorage Museum's Aaron Leggett, senior curator and of Alaska history and indigenous cultures, who gives us a tour of some of the exhibits highlights. We hear about contributions of indigenous workers, Leggett's personal connections to the railroad and more.

Senate defies Walker’s call to weigh nominees; Trump to rescind Obama's 'permanent' Arctic leasing ban; Trump may have plans for Alaska, but not for its national monuments; US Postal Service blocks pot farm from shipping tax money; Labor issues loom for Alaska Airlines-Virgin America merger; Construction at area's Air Force installations to inject $1.5 billion into Interior economy; Coast Guard cleans up graffiti on World War II bunker as tagging investigation continues; Lake and Peninsula School District to have shorter calendar next year; Internet improvements bode well for location-neutral workers in Haines; Pollen and mold season upon Alaskans; Native Youth Olympics kicks off for 47th year Listen now

Lorri Wright has been weaving for years and first learned the craft at the Anchorage Weavers and Spinners Guild. At first, she...

Since the landmark women’s hormone study of 2002, even some doctors are intimidated by the prescription hormones used to balance levels and resolve these symptoms.

A coffee/drink shop in a school? It is possible, and even a reality in four Anchorage schools thanks to the mentorship provided by Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company. Find out more.

Stryker Brigade soldiers deploy from Fort Wainwright to Iraq to help train security officers. Plus, can a new Anchorage business help residents eliminate plastic waste?

The word 'lobbyist' is often paired with 'fat-cat'. But here in Alaska, it's not just the paid lobbyists who...