The last time the state added a judge to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough was in 2006, according to the court system, and in the meantime, the population has grown 40% and the number of cases filed has risen 55%. akpub.io/4kIDJ7R

Existing state law says that each state school district is “encouraged” to teach CPR; the new bill, if approved by the House and Gov. Mike Dunleavy, would change CPR to a requirement. (via Alaska Beacon || bsky @alaskabeacon.com ) akpub.io/4rIaKTW

Generally, gradually increasing the intensity, or the dose, of exercise, is what can help you build strength. akpub.io/4s8q3pp

His high school coach called him "the Michael Jordan of rural Alaska." akpub.io/4aeOHhN

The project would entail building a ferry terminal 30 miles farther north of Juneau than the current one in Auke Bay. That means passengers would have to drive or use a shuttle service to travel between the remote terminal and town. akpub.io/404VHb5

From Galentine’s shopping and anti-Valentine’s fun to an all-ages comedy show, Unangax dance, Chinese New Year celebration and the Iron Dog race kickoff — there’s something for everyone. akpub.io/3M5O4hu

The Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, with several Alaska athletes competing. Reporter Nat Herz joins Alaska News Nightly from the Dolomites with an update on their performance. Take a listen: akpub.io/4rfucaN

Here's what to know about the Anchorage School District’s $90M budget gap — and what comes next. akpub.io/3Mbx8pP

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: U.S. Rep. Nick Begich votes for legislation that would tighten voter ID laws. Plus, a father is suing the Alaska Department of Corrections for allegedly failing to protect his son from murder. Listen here: akpub.io/4r95SY6

As Alaska lawmakers reckon with a tight state budget and rising costs in the Department of Corrections, some are floating an uncomfortable idea: once again sending Alaska inmates out of state. akpub.io/4cqf99x

The highly debated – and long awaited – decision aims to protect declining salmon stocks while minimizing harm to pollock fisheries. akpub.io/4kBdgJr

From Galentine’s hangs to breakup anthems and winter racing, Anchorage is doing Valentine’s Day its own way. 💘❄️ This week’s Anchorage Weekender rounds up 9 ways to spend the weekend, romance optional. 📲 Read the full Weekender at akpub.io/4pvFNlH

Low snow conditions last year forced the race to start in Fairbanks, over 200 miles north, for the fourth time in history. akpub.io/4aU582n

The Association formed in Anchorage started with about a dozen families in 1976, but has grown to over 200 according to the association’s website. akpub.io/4tBiEjM

Contango Ore owns some or all of two mines already operating in Alaska – 30% of the Manh Cho gold mine near Tok and all of the Lucky Shot project near Willow. akpub.io/4rgDxPA

The extension allows the state to continue spending money from its disaster response fund as it continues cleanup and repair efforts from two storms in October. (via Alaska Beacon || bsky @alaskabeacon.com ) akpub.io/4axveYD

Many surveys and audits show illegal voting by noncitizens is rare. Democrats say what the SAVE Act will really do is prevent millions of eligible people from voting. akpub.io/4aU6f23

AML stopped shipping electric vehicles to Alaska last year due to the fire risk posed by lithium ion batteries. akpub.io/4aPg42b

Dog teams in the Yukon Quest Alaska 750 are well into the second half of the race, resting where the Dalton Highway crosses the Yukon River. akpub.io/4tC2IO2

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: This Valentine's Day Eve, the story of how a Petersburg couple stayed married for 75 years. Listen: akpub.io/4auJLEq