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On today's Midday Report with host Davis Hovey, a recap of the NPFMC decision on Bering Sea pollock quota, the latest update on a relief fund for Western Alaska's recovery after Typhoon Halong, Gov. Dunleavy releases his proposed budget with a full PFD and a large draw from savings, Alaska's senators both vote in favor of extending ACA subsidies, and a look at rare birds in Sitka ahead of the annual Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count.

This week we hear about tips for feeling better during winter blues from Alaska Public Media, Kodiak gets hit with about a foot of snow, 2020 Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod fishery disaster funds are being distributed to those who were impacted including the city of Kodiak, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council sets the Bering Sea pollock quota and Gulf of Alaska ground fish quotas for next year, and the KIBSD board of education has begun the budgeting process for next school year.

A beautiful winter wonderland, dancers lighting up the stage, and holiday bells. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Federal funding for libraries and museums has been reinstated nine months after the Trump administration sought to eliminate the agency that provides the money. The Western Arctic Caribou Herd is now at its lowest numbers in five decades. And the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has landed on a solution to put an end to glacial outburst floods in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Gov. Mike Dunleavy is dropping a longtime priority ahead of next year’s legislative session. Sen. Sullivan voted with Democrats on a failed bill to extend health care subsidies. And FEMA will reimburse the state for costs of housing the victims of typhoon Halong.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Troopers are still looking for a Toksook Bay man who allegedly kidnapped and fired multiple shots at a tribal police officer in the Nelson Island community. The latest federal report on the Arctic shows the region is still rapidly warming. And the state of Alaska is considering a new ferry terminal that would connect Alaska’s ferries to the Lower 48 without going through Canada.

On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we hear about a nearly two-day power outage in Chiniak, an update on the bear issues at the Kodiak landfill, the longtime owner of the 60-year-old Shelikof Lodge is selling, a Kodiak man originally from the Philippines had his toe amputated while in ICE custody, and KRBD in Ketchikan tells us about the upcoming first tribally-led addiction healing center in the state.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A federal grand jury has indicted two Alaska State Troopers shown on body-camera video beating, tasing and pepper-spraying a Kenai man in a case of mistaken identity. Representatives of the proposed Donlin Gold mine recently offered a status update on the project to the Bethel City Council. And Kodiak couple faces possible deportation due to error by the state.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The next legislative session is less than a month away, and lawmakers are preparing to return to Juneau. An Utqiaġvik woman has been charged with six felony charges for allegedly murdering her father. And tourism is expected to tick upward this winter.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The Matanuska-Susitna Borough must repay nearly $6 million to the federal government for the defunct Knik Arm ferry project. Advocates say an Anchorage-based permanent supportive housing program has proven its effectiveness after five years in operation. And celebrations around the state!