Katie Anastas, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

How first-time legislative candidates have approached their campaigns. Also, an Anchorage pastor encourages his congregation to vote. And a little bird born in Alaska recently flew all the way to Tasmania.

Political observers wonder if a coalition might take control of the Alaska Senate. Also, how statewide elections could impact Alaska's response to climate change. And a program in Homer brings violin lessons to students in nearby Anchor Point.

Political observers wonder if a coalition might take control of the Alaska Senate. Also, how statewide elections could impact Alaska's response to climate change. And a program in Homer brings violin lessons to students in nearby Anchor Point.

The new contract increases hourly pay and gives drivers more opportunities to pick up extra work.

The Anchorage Police Department and its officers' union are likely headed to arbitration over body-worn cameras. Election officials are struggling to hire poll workers in some parts of rural Alaska. And efforts to increase voter turnout among Alaska Native communities.

In a presentation to the school board Tuesday, administrators proposed leasing school buildings to charter schools, moving the district-wide gifted program online and ending all high school language immersion programs at the end of this school year.

What U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka says about the 2020 election. Also, how the state's election workers are dealing with skepticism from voters. And a nursing program in Bethel trains students to work in their communities.

Frequent texts from political campaigns are irritating some Alaska voters. Also, homeless service providers in Fairbanks say more and more people are coming from Anchorage. And a pet snake escapes a Dillingham classroom...twice.

U.S. Senate candidates debate campaign funding and abortion rights. Also, Ketchikan residents move one step closer to accessing rural subsistence status. And for the first time since the late 1800s, students in Angoon build a canoe.

The race between Democrat Donna Mears and Republican Forrest Wolfe is one of several close races that could impact the future of education funding in the state.