The Alaska Seafood Task Force is concluding its series of meetings after discussing a variety of commercial fishing topics, including limited entry permits. Two of the five missing crew members from the wreck of the Wind Walker in Sitka have been recovered.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Republicans in the Alaska House have formed a 19-member minority caucus. President Joe Biden’s has announced the creation of a national monument to honor Native American boarding school survivors. And after a recount, ranked choice voting remains in place.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Nearly 180 researchers and other experts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks are in Washington, D.C., this week for an annual gathering of top geophysical scientists. A swarm of earthquakes shook Alaska's western Aleutian Islands yesterday. And A Sugt’stun language game is teaching children around the world about Sugpiaq culture.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Tribal members from Wrangell were introduced on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, where they blessed the Capitol Christmas tree. According to a study, building a pipeline between the North Slope and Southcentral Alaska would be cheaper than importing gas from other countries. And a new art installation opening in Homer is a wild ride through space, time – and textiles.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:There are expected to be a lot fewer people in Southeast Alaska by 2050. Six Republicans in the state Senate have announced that they’re planning to form a minority caucus. And the Kenai Peninsula school board mulls the best way to restrict student cellphone use,

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A tit for tat between China and the U.S. over sales of materials used for semiconductors could have wide-ranging implications for Alaska. Former House member Gabrielle LeDoux's election misconduct trial has ended with a deadlocked jury. And for the first time women make up most of Alaska's Supreme Court.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The lower Yukon River town of Russian Mission has been without piped water for three days. Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has a crucial position in the current Congressional makeup. And a report on Alaska's changing environment is getting an update.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A seiner capsized in heavy weather near Hoonah early Sunday morning. The power is off for good in Newtok. And the Glenn Highway Christmas Tree is lit up for the season.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Romig Middle School 8th grader Emily Brubaker won the first ever National Civics Bee in Washington D.C., last week. Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. And a Kwethluk man has been sentenced to serve 36 years in prison for kidnapping, assault, and a string of related charges.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Loons in Alaska are facing a number of human-caused threats. The Alaska Legislature has announced its committee chairs. And another flurry of shootings in Anchorage.