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Trawlers say they're fishing legally, despite concerns from nearby residents. Plus, just one company bids for Cook Inlet oil and gas leases. And, a new book about legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly looks at his life and death.

Researchers study why salmon are showing up farther north in the Arctic. Plus, farmers welcome early-season precipitation to the Interior. And, a romance-themed bookstore opens in Anchorage as part of a nationwide trend.

Environmentalists say the federal government should reconsider the authorization of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. Plus, the family of an Anchorage man shot and killed by police asks to privately view the body cam footage. And, scientists use artificial intelligence to help track the resurgence of sea otters in Cook Inlet.

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.