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Fishing jobs were down in Alaska last year, again. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demolishes a former nuclear power plan near Fort Greely. Plus, tuition is going up at University of Alaska schools next year.

After federal guidance changes again, Alaska says it's limiting payments to SNAP recipients. A federal agency seeking to streamline permitting backs a proposed gold mine in Western Alaska. Plus, a legislative education task force visits Kenai Peninsula schools.

Alaska State Troopers are seeking information from people who witnessed a multi-vehicle collision north of Kenai on Monday. University of Alaska President Pat Pitney will retire next year. Plus, the state considers creating an agriculture cooperative for Alaska farmers and ranchers.

Kenai Peninsula school board members greenlight a new K-12 charter school in Nikolaevsk. Plus, scientists ask for Alaskans' help studying whale sounds.

Hometown musician returns from national tour opening for Blues Traveler

A new federal offshore drilling proposal would offer nearly all of the oceans off Alaska to potential leasing. The State of Alaska wants to know what you think about designating a state forest on the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, Alaska’s auditor says state government is increasingly failing to keep up with state and federal legal requirements.

The state transportation department used drones during the response to ex-Typhoon Halong. An energy consulting firm makes policy suggestions to state lawmakers. Plus, a Lingít and Dena'ina writer takes home her fourth Emmy award for "Molly of Denali."

Strong sockeye salmon runs almost doubled the value of Upper Cook Inlet's commercial fishery this year. Plus, do Alaskans really import 95% of the state's food supply?

Students at Chapman Elementary School in Anchor Point evacuate after a gas leak. The company spearheading work on the Alaska LNG Project estimates it will need 7,000 workers at peak pipeline construction. Plus, a new series from Alaska Public Media offers tips for making the most of life in the Last Frontier.

A former Kenai church leader accused of sexual abusing underage girls dies in the custody of the Alaska Department of Corrections. Plus, Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier is officially no longer touching Mendenhall Lake.