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A reporter breaks down state legislative dynamics in the wake of Alaska’s general election.

Rodrigo Gonzalez, 33, fired a handgun during a struggle with an officer before a second officer fatally shot him on Oct. 29, according to the city’s police chief.

A state report says last year’s growth followed a five-year decline, with harvesting jobs hitting an all-time low in 2024.

Need a break after midterm elections? Once you’re finally done recycling that mountain of political mailers, we have eight local events for you — from arts to science and everything in between.

Democrats ran on lowering costs and stamping out corruption. Now that they’ve won, party leaders will have to unite a sometimes fractious caucus to fulfill those pledges.

Anchorage Republican Cathy Giessel announced as next Alaska Senate President, with some key races still undecided.

The head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

“Folks that have been here for decades plus are bailing,” one Fairbanksan said.

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator.” Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will. (Image credit: Alberto Pezzali)

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami’s summer bop became a sweeping indictment. (Image credit: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)