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Dunleavy says he plans to stay governor, ending speculation about possible Trump appointment

Dunleavy was seen as a possible candidate to join the Trump administration. He sought to blunt the speculation on Monday.
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3 Anchorage shootings leave 1 man dead, 2 severely wounded

Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect on murder charges Saturday, as well as a 25-year-old assault suspect Monday.
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What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump’s ‘border czar’

Homan was the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from January 2017 to June 2018, where he was a key architect of the Trump administration's controversial family separation policy.

Baffled by health insurance costs and choices? We want to hear your questions.

Email us or fill out a form to help shape our reporting and topics for interview shows like Line One.
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Experts offer advice as Alaskans head deeper into respiratory disease season

It’s important to stop the spread of disease but make sure kids can be in school and parents can work.
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60 Years of the Wilderness Act | Outdoor Explorer

Over the past 60 years, Congress has designated millions of acres as Wilderness, including over 57 million acres in Alaska.
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Alaskans are increasingly abusing multiple drugs, complicating treatment

Combining drugs increases risk of overdose and makes withdrawal and getting medication assisted therapy more complex.
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Why Alaska’s U.S. House race is one of the most expensive in the nation

Candidates Mary Peltola and Nick Begich have raised more than $13 million, yet other groups have raised far more to influence the outcome.
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ACLU raises concerns as Alaska department of corrections works to keep fentanyl out of jails and prisons

Fentanyl is so concentrated that it poses new trafficking challenges. But new screening tactics raise red flags with the ACLU of Alaska.
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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

The "click-to-cancel" rule aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue the FTC overstepped its authority.

Hey, Alaska, what’s on your mind this election season?

We asked Alaskans how they're thinking about the key issues in the 2024 election. Here's what they told us.
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A deep dive into fungi facts and mushroom magic | Hometown, Alaska

Learn about fungi, mushroom cooking tips and more as host Kim Sherry explores the world of mushroom cultivation and foraging in Alaska.
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How are you spending your 2024 PFD? We want to hear from you.

The 2024 PFD will drop into Alaskans' bank accounts next month. And we want to know: What do you plan to do with your check this year?
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Sitka tourism documentary ‘Cruise Boom’ to debut on PBS

A documentary examining the impact of cruise tourism's explosive growth in Sitka will debut this weekend on national television.
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Exploring the history of early Anchorage crimes and criminals | Hometown, Alaska

Learn about the earliest criminals of Anchorage and why their stories are still filled with intrigue 100 years later.
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The unseen factor driving Alaska’s migration losses

It's not about the leavers. New arrivals are staying away in droves, driving Alaska to an unprecedented 12th year of net negative migration.

In Valdez, the city hopes it’s found a solution to the affordable housing crisis

City officials in Valdez are pursuing an all-of-the-above solution — and they’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities.

As climate change alters berry production in Alaska, communities find ways to adapt

Researchers at UAF have been collecting berry data over the past two decades and communities are using that to help guide interventions.
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Psychedelic experts will discuss therapeutic potential at Anchorage conference

Alaskans have limited access to medicinal and recreational psychedelics, but an upcoming conference, called Arctic Visions, will address ethical, cultural, and logistical approaches to psychedelic practices.
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What we’re learning from early primary results in Alaska House and Senate races

Results are rolling for Tuesday’s primary election, voters' first chance this cycle to weigh in on races for the Alaska House and Senate.