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Nick Begich III is sworn in to Congress. Plus, a task force examining the child care crisis releases final recommendations.

The loss means Anchorage area mothers can only access one other birth center with certified nurse midwives.

The task force, convened by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in 2023, recently unveiled its final recommendations for addressing the state’s child care crisis.

New year, same forecast? A climatologist shares what weather to expect in Southcentral. Plus, educators in Ketchikan are concerned about dwindling resources for students learning English.

It’s not yet clear how much each Alaskan will receive from the state’s annual oil-wealth payment. That'll be set during the legislative session this spring.

For our Ask a Climatologist segment, Brian Brettschneider says this year was wetter than normal, particularly in the summer, despite a relatively snowless December.

How low can you go, really? That’s one question Alaska researchers are asking of a new grant-funded heat pump prototype this winter.

Wider eligibility for subsidies, faster processes for hiring caregivers and dual use of school spaces are among the recommendations for alleviating the child care shortage.

The disappearance of a Fairbanks man prompts criticism of the local police department. Plus, a decline in caribou populations is a takeaway from this year's Arctic report card. And, despite added publicity, Skagway officials don't want to bump heli-skiing capacity.

The races will start at Kincaid Park on Thursday. Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall says it's an opportunity for Alaska’s largest city to highlight its talent and winter trails.