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.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski proposed a bill on improving forecast systems for natural disasters. New research is challenging thinking about why an endangered population of killer whales in Puget Sound continues to be in jeopardy. And the U.S. Coast Guard inked a deal last week to bring a third icebreaker into its fleet.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:People can now view a livestream feed of Cook Inlet beluga whales swimming in the Kenai River. More and more people are combining opioids with stimulants. And the U.S. Senate has been working late into the night to vote on President Biden’s nominees for federal judgeships before he leaves office.

On today's Midday Report with Host Terry Haines: we hear from a burn victim from the White Sands explosion, there's new waves of support for mariculture, and the majority owner of a mine in southeast handed off its share to a junior partner.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Ranked choice voting remains in Alaska, just barely. Nick Begich III is Alaska's new Representative. And Support Your Local News Hound!