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The Alaska legislature approves spending more than a billion dollars in federal coronavirus aid. And, what data is influencing Alaska leaders as they move to reopen. Plus: a study of a potential COVID-19 treatment comes to Alaska.

Alaska's lawmakers pass bills to spend federal coronavirus funds. And, North Slope oil production creeps back up. Plus: Who was Joe Spenard?

A village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is in lock down after a confirmed case of COVID-19. And, some Alaska couples get married in spite of the pandemic. Plus: a seasonal worker that traveled to Dillingham tests positive for COVID-19.

An Alaska buyer hopes to scoop up Ravn's assets. And, high school seniors, and teachers, in Anchorage mourn the loss of a traditional graduation ceremony. Plus, A look back at the life of former Lt. Governor Byron Mallott.

State officials consider whether to maintain the 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors. And, more girls allege a Bethel elementary school principal abused them. Plus: some restaurants are choosing to remain closed to dine in customers.

An investigation sheds more light on a Bethel elementary school principal's inappropriate behavior. And, The Calista Corporation seeks to form a federally-recognized tribal government in the Yukon-Kuskowim Delta. Plus: New federal rules change Title IX regulations on college campuses.

Cities throughout Alaska hope there'll be enough CARES Act funding to go around. And, kids' summer camps adapt to a socially-distant reality. Plus: customers line up to get into Anchorage's bars as they slowly start to reopen.

The market for Alaska's seafood becomes more unpredictable as the salmon season starts. And, Alaska's tourism industry turns to in-state customers during the pandemic. Plus: Bars throughout the state can start to reopen, but will they?

How Alaska's correctional facilities are navigating the pandemic. And, Alaska Native leader and Former Lt. Governor Byron Mallot has died. Plus: How federal funds may be split across the state's transportation needs.

Alaska moves into the second phase of reopening. Plus: seasonal workers from around the world stick around Unalaska between fishing seasons. And, the Mat-Su Borough school board hears hours of testimony in response to its controversial decision to remove classic books from the district curriculum.

Teacher recruitment to rural Alaska is hampered by the pandemic. And, a Chilkat weaver reflects the pandemic in her art. Plus: A barge takes an unexpected trip down the Kuskokwim River.

State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.

State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.

Alaska dentists say new state guidelines for their industry are unnecessarily strict. And, Alaska college students prepare to graduate without the normal pomp and circumstance. Plus, the Alaska zoo reopens to visitors.

Over a million pieces of personal protective equipment have landed in Anchorage. And, as some businesses reopen, others close for good. Plus: A Juneau food cart owner adapts to a new socially distant reality.