Gravel pit zoning and regulation has come back up before the KPB Assembly, and the "graying" of dockhands poses a problem for busy Alaska ports. Expect snow to persist into the weekend, with higher amounts towards Ninilchik. The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty.

Discussion over the use of the city of Homer's road fund in order to purchase heavy road equipment got quite a bit of debate at Monday night's city council meeting. A slate of regulation changes for gravel pits is back on the table at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.

Budget philosophies clash at Homer City Council meeting, and Tonga's got nothing on Novarupta. Expect clouds and snow developing.

Emilie Springer talks with someone who was present at the creation of "Kids Don't Float". Liz Ruskin reports on a coalition of conservation groups that are petitioning the federal government to do more to save the declining Cook inlet beluga whale population.

The Biden Administration has OK'd disaster relief funds for Alaska's stricken fisheries. SKP residents denied in-person assembly meeting. And one town is digging out from over 8-feet of snow that fell in December. Look for rain and a little snow over the weekend.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce is joining a crowded field of candidates for Alaska governor. Alaska Covid-19 infections have jumped dramatically in the past week.

Hospital employees are again mandated to vaccinate. ASMI's latest study shows good news for fishermen, and in Juneau, a new guide to whales. Expect snow overnight.

A NOAA scientist asks fishermen how climate change is affecting them, and Alaska's senators are against ending the filibuster. Look for clearing skies overnight.

KBBI's Jay Barrett talked with MAPP facilitator Hannah Gustafson about the organization and today's Coffee Table. Next Wednesday there will be Operation Homeless Connect fairs in Homer and Anchorpoint. KHNS' Mike Swasey reports on last summer's blue mussel die-off in Skagway.

We preview tomorrow's Coffee Table with the facilitator of MAPP of the SKP. Project Homeless Connect will happen next week in Homer and Anchor Point. Look for snow developing tonight, changing to rain Wednesday.