Katie Anastas, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat discuss partisan politics. Also, how state House candidates are talking to voters about public education funding. And in Kenai, one man's trash is another man's treasure.

A project to build a new homeless shelter in Anchorage is put on hold. Also, how Republicans running against other Republicans are approaching this year's election. And why the value of Southeast Alaska's Dungeness crab dropped this year.

Lieutenant governor candidate Edie Grunwald drops out of the race. Subsistence rights hinge on the definition of a rural community. And activists in Petersburg work to prevent domestic violence.

A former Kenai Peninsula Borough employee accuses former mayor and current gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce of sexual harassment. Also, AFN hosts a forum for U.S. House and Senate candidates. And an unexpected predator attacks a North Pole woman's dog.

Investigators say two float planes that crashed this month, leaving both pilots dead, had holes in their floats. Also, why some voters think the way Alaska selects judges should change. And a half-million dollar grant will help restore the bus from "Into the Wild."

The minimum wage is adjusted annually, based on how much the consumer price index for urban consumers in Anchorage increased the previous year.

Alaska Native advocates rally for climate action in Anchorage. Also, AFN hosts a session on reporting hate and racism. And students join a last-ditch effort to stop a 300-acre clear cut in Whale Pass.

Opponents said the policy would increase feelings of isolation for transgender students and likely be struck down in court.

State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin said an omicron wave in Germany is showing the importance of getting boosted.

Weather and terrain slows the investigation into an air taxi pilot's death. Also, closing schools in Anchorage could ease the district's budget and staffing problems. And Alaska's superintendent of the year says teacher retention is critical.