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KNBA Top Stories: The Permanent Fund Dividend was up for debate in the House on Friday, with the latest budget offering a modest increase that left some lawmakers wanting more. In response to high oil prices, Alaska Airlines raises its baggage fees. A teacher killed in last year’s Bering Sea airplane crash is honored at a national memorial. The FAA has approved new flight paths for one Southeast Alaska airline to improve safety. The Kuskokwim River Ice Road is officially closed for the season.

KNBA's Top Stories: The Anchorage mayor extends police foot patrols in downtown through the end of the year. The Kenai City Council eyes the vacant Challenger Learning Center to house its police and fire departments. The arrival of more Alaska Air National Guard air refueling tankers coincides with more active duty service members assigned to Eielson Air Force Base. After years of fundraising, a Juneau boy has now undergone a potentially life-saving treatment for a rare genetic disease.

KNBA's Top Stories: The State Senate passed a capital budget that provides matching federal funds for state projects and money for urgently needed school repairs. State lawmakers hit the brakes on a big tax break for the natural gas pipeline. President Trump’s Energy Secretary gives a big thumbs up to Alaska’s pipeline project. Troopers arrest a Willow woman in the death of more than two dozen dogs. While the supplies last, the Anchorage Fire Department is handing out free bicycle helmets.

KNBA Top Stories: The Anchorage School District announces more lay-offs. The state legislature will hold public hearings this week on three upcoming ballot measures for this November’s election. A Wasilla woman died Sunday in a crash with a semi near Palmer. After 40 years of service, the Emmonak Women’s Shelter plans to retire its building and open a new one that's bigger and safer. A statewide program is helping rural Alaska kids get summer meals

KNBA Top Stories: The Senate Judiciary Committee questions the governor’s nominee for the Police Standards Council about her social media posts. National Democrats are moving big money into Alaska’s U.S. House race. After months without airline service, passengers from St. Paul Island are back with regularly scheduled flights. Budget cuts at East Anchorage High School hit close to home, as students lose their band director.

Some of KNBA's Top Stories: One day after the deadline for filing for political office, Alaska's political crystal ball is swirling with activity, And in Kodiak, constituents for Sen. Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich III are wondering why they were no-shows at a meet-and-greet planned during the crab festival. Also: Remembering North Slope statesman Jimmy Stotts.

Some of KNBA's Top Stories: Searching for answers at the MMIP Justice Summit that embrace the heart, as well as the mind. Former Governor Bill Walker is pondering a plunge into the already crowded governor's race. Thin ice causes problems for whaling crews on the North Slope.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff issued a message noting that violence isn't covered by free speech and that the breach of the U.S. Capitol was an assault on the government.

"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Messi will depart less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.

The company's third crewed spacecraft took off from Florida early Friday.