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Fisheries managers hope a long-term closure will help return king salmon to the Yukon River. Plus, Fairbanks adds an Indigenous voice to the school board. And, a climatologist explains why Juneau rain is so common, but not thunderstorms.

Moving King Salmon to the endangered species list could impact fisheries all over Alaska's coast. Plus, a lawsuit seeks to restore fishing rights for Alaskans on the state's only Native reservation. And, Kodiak residents rescue a sea lion tangled in plastic.

An Alaskan files a class action lawsuit against the state over long delays in approving Medicaid applications. Plus, Wildlife Refuge managers hope to protect permafrost in the Yukon Flats from wildfires. And, Celebration's youngest participants take center stage in the toddler regalia review.

Federal regulators say Alaska needs tougher limits on pollutants allowed to enter waterways. Plus, businesses in Downtown Anchorage say the city's struggles with homelessness have hurt their bottom line. And, Alaska's remoteness means a cyberattack on its infrastructure could cause big problems.

The Alaska gasline announces a step forward. But the project still faces significant hurdles and skepticism. Plus, researchers work to improve glacial flood forecasts in Juneau. And, students on the Robotics team in Bethel translate the lyrics from Yup'ik dances into English.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski shares her nuanced stance on abortion rights. Plus, Anchorage's famed white raven flies south for the summer. And, the Army's newest and largest child care center opens on Fort Wainwright.