A state disaster declaration is in effect for some Interior communities impacted by ice jam flooding, and a few Alaska farmers are determined to recruit the next generation.

The declaration covers areas near Chalkyitsik on the Black River and Hughes on the Koyukuk River, which were struck by rapidly rising water over the last week.

A Fairbanks woman has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her boyfriend over the weekend. // As the war in Iran stretches on, many veterans in Alaska are reflecting on their experiences in past wars. // The U.S. Marines Corps doesn’t have a big presence in Alaska, but more will be coming in the years ahead. // Legislation that seeks to make it easier for Alaskans to repair consumer electronics cleared the state Senate Monday. // The state Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a small fire in Esther this weekend that they believe was deliberately set.

Trump recently said the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support,” and thousands of U.S. troops who deployed to the region remain there.

Thousands of Golden Valley Electric Association members briefly lost power this weekend, and state wildlife officials have completed their investigation of an incident where a bear attacked two soldiers during a training exercise lat month.

Dan Bross and Rick Thoman talk about delayed green up, cool daytime temperatures and the challenge of predicting them.

Flood watches are in effect for several riverside communities around the Interior. // New survey results show Alaskans’ confidence in the economy is nearly at its lowest point in16 years. // The Alaska Senate passed its version of the state budget Thursday, setting the stage for final negotiations. // Legislation to help Alaska school districts get state funding cleared a big hurdle this week in the House Finance Committee. // The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision that dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former student against UAF. // Dozens of people gathered this week in Bethel to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and demand justice for victims.

Meteorologists say record cold temperatures this winter likely thickened river ice, which could make this year’s breakup more dangerous.

Breakup is in full swing, and ice is moving on Interior rivers.