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The debate over correspondence school allotments paid to private schools lands in the state Supreme Court. Plus, some Interior residents are told to evacuate their homes due to wildfire danger. And, an artist's photos from a now uninhabited Bering Sea island reemerge after 70 years.

Chugach Alaska Corporation says a proposed land exchange in Prince William Sound would right an old wrong. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks energy policy in Fairbanks. And, Kodiak welcomes drag performers as part of their Pride month celebration.

Hot, dry weather leads to more wildfires and a dense smoke advisory in the Interior. Plus, Anchorage's next mayor changes course and taps a homegrown cop to be the city's police chief. And, an Anchorage swimmer becomes the first Alaskan to complete the triple crown of open-water swimming.

Proponents of ranked-choice voting defend the measure in court. Plus, lightning and hot temperatures increase wildfire activity across the state. And, baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield is honored with a statue in Fairbanks.

Southwest tribes continue their fight against the Donlin gold mine, while supporters express confidence in the project. Plus, for the third time, a group of Sitkans is aiming to limit cruise ship tourism. And, maintenance crews deal with the impact of major weather events on Southeast hiking trails.

A high-ranking military officer was one of the two men killed in a Tuesday plane crash on the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, Angoon prepares to launch a hydro-electric project 40 years in the making. And, harvest projections are looking good for the chum fishery in Kotzebue Sound.