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The first shipment of a COVID vaccine should be on it's way to Alaska soon. And, Haines residents navigate the aftermath of a a flood and massive landslide. Plus, what it's like being a contact tracer in Alaska.

As record rains threaten to set off more landslides, more Haines residents are forced from their homes. And, Anchorage advocates see some success with a new approach to fighting homelessness. Plus, more details on the plan for distributing a COVID vaccine in Alaska.

The Trump administration sets a date for a lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. And, the search continues for two Haines residents missing after yesterday's landslide. Plus, an Akiak woman shares her experience losing a relative to COVID-19.

After a torrential downpour, a landslide rips through a neighborhood in Haines. And, expiring coronavirus relief programs will leave 40,000 unemployed Alaskans in limbo. Plus, unable to reach a hospital due to weather, a Pilot Station man dies of COVID-19.

Inmates at the Goose Creek prison and their loved ones grapple with a growing coronavirus outbreak. And, some Bristol Bay residents cheer the denial of a permit for the Pebble Mine, others are disappointed. Plus, one of Alaska's oldest standing churches gets an upgrade.

What do we know about race-related health disparities in the pandemic? And, Shipping company Matson agrees to deliver food for free to food banks in Alaska. Plus, a social media campaign brings donated dog food to Yukon River mushers.

An Anchorage ER nurse discusses being one of many healthcare workers getting sick with COVID-19. And, a college student from the village of Noorvik wins the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Plus, Kenai Peninsula business owners struggle to enforce mask wearing without an official mandate.

The Trump administration denies a key permit for the Pebble Mine. And, Alaska's food banks see an influx of people in need. Plus, the island village of Kake moves closer to energy independence.

Health officials say the state's healthcare system is cracking under the weight of the pandemic. And, Southeast Alaska communities explore the idea of tourism bubbles. Plus, Alaskans look for covid-safe ways of socializing this winter.

Will oil companies participate in a lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? And, a look at Alaska's newest legislators. Plus, Anchorage restaurants see demand for take-out Thanksgiving dinners.

Public records suggest an Alaska agency has been collaborating with the Pebble Mine on its permit application. And, hard-hit Anchorage restaurants prepare for more restrictions as case counts soar. Plus, Anchorage health officials say contact tracing has become too difficult.

What will it take to get a coronavirus vaccine to Alaska's rural and remote communities? And, a shipwrecked fisherman gets an unexpected rescue. Plus, college students join a Sitka program to take in-person classes.

The Anchorage Daily News learns more about what Alaska officials knew of the former attorney general's misconduct. And, the electric school bus in Tok survives a cold snap earlier this month. Plus, Pollock move north, threatening Alaska's billion dollar industry.

Governor Dunleavy issues several health orders under a new disaster declaration. And, a Sitka science teacher wins one of the highest honors in her field by featuring traditional knowledge. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly extends the city's emergency declaration.

Former Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and other Alaska Republicans sick with the coronavirus. Congressman Don Young was released from the hospital yesterday. And, how Alaska health officials are preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, Alaska's elite skiers weigh the risks of international competition this season.