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• Small earthquake hits Prince William Sound region

  Valdez, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a small earthquake has hit the Prince William Sound region.

• Former Kayhi teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen

  Ketchikan, Alaska (AP) - A former high school teacher and pastor will be going to prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl at the school, a church and his home.

• Mayor and ACLU try to work out mishandled sexual assault cases

  Nome, Alaska (KINY) - Many Alaska Native women claim the Nome Police Department hasn't thoroughly investigated certain crimes.

• Cascade Point ferry terminal under consideration

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The ferry 30 miles north of the Auke Bay terminal would better serve the short range of the new Alaska Class ferries.

• Troopers investigate fatal crash in Fairbanks

  Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 60-year-old Fairbanks woman Saturday.

• Ranch life, climate change, and healing are focus of lecture

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Award winning author Pam Houston spoke about her life and career during a presentation at the APK Alaska State Libraries Archives & Museum.

• Fred Meyer embraces electric vehicles

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CBJ Mayor Beth Weldon proclaimed April 20 as Drive Electric Earth Day during a ribbon cutting for new charging stations at Fred Meyer.

• Kodiak museum to have new name, look when it reopens in May

  Kodiak, Alaska (AP) - Officials say the Baranov Museum in Kodiak will have a new name once an extensive renovation of its permanent exhibit space is complete.

• Marine pilots raise concerns over Royal Princess megaship

  Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Southeast Alaska marine pilots are concerned about the maneuverability of one of the four megaships cruise lines are expected to bring to the state this season.

• ACLU: Administration will respond next week in Bakalar, API suits

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A spokesperson for the ACLU is saying the State of Alaska has agreed to a deadline of next week to see a filing in a lawsuit against the state.

• Lena lot dispoals and dockless vehicles to highlight regular Assembly meeting

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An ordinance disposing of more city-owned lots at Lena Point is up for action at Monday evening's regular meeting of the Assembly.

• Child Care Committee finalizes recommendations

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The report now goes onto the full Assembly for review.