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ConocoPhillips on Thursday announced it netted $115 million in Alaska last quarter — almost double what it earned in the third quarter. But the Houston-based company is still grappling with a multi-billion dollar global loss. Listen now

Iditarod could move back to Fairbanks for a third time; Murkowski says she'll vote 'no' on DeVos; Sullivan to vote 'yes'; Wandering bison that "captured the hearts" of Western Alaska poached near Quinhagak; State health officials concerned for Medicaid following ACA repeal; Alaska authorities investigate fatal shooting of urban moose; Bristol Bay Forever bill sees first hearing in Juneau; Cumbersome process slows rate for examining sexual assault kits; As APU seeks fiscal sustainability, tribal college transition possible; Army Aviation unit’s deployment reduces military role in remote civilian rescues; Ask a Climatologist: Calculating wind chill, then and now Listen now

Traveling MusicShonti Elder2-5-17 Upcoming Concerts: Willie Nile Sat. Feb. 11, 7:30 PM, Tap Root, AnchorageSun. Feb. 12, 6 PM, Vagabond Blues in…

The wind chill dropped to -77 in Arctic Village last week. That’s the coldest wind chill recorded this winter in a populated spot in Alaska. 77 below may sound bitterly cold, but climatologist Brian Brettschneider said its not even close to record territory. Listen now

Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage is weighing its options to become more financially sustainable. Among its top prospects: to seek tribal college status. Listen now

Federal agencies and scientists both inside and outside government endured a roller coaster of a week as President Donald Trump’s new administration took the reins. Many worry that funding for science and environmental research could be on the chopping block under the new president, along with public communication about climate change. Listen now

Three people aboard a plane that crashed near the Kenai Peninsula on Sunday have been found. Listen now

After a three-year hiatus, the Kenai Peninsula’s Tustumena 200 sled dog race was finally able to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend. Iditarod veteran Cim Smyth of Big Lake took first place, followed closely by Girdwood musher Nicolas Petit. Listen now

Sen. Lisa Murkowski issued a statement on President Trump’s controversial refugee ban that avoids both endorsement and criticism. Meanwhile, Sen. Dan Sullivan supports the president's order, and Rep. Don Young's office put out a supportive statement. Listen now

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:TitleArtist / Composer (if known or if…