A state senator wants stronger oversight and changes to state oil and gas taxes; the Alaska Board of Fisheries is considering limits to hatchery production; and the Petersburg School District is asking for budget feedback with an online tool.

A closely-watched budget bill in the Alaska Legislature is back in the air; some Juneau residents say they don't think the city is doing enough to mitigate tourism impacts; and Petersburg's borough assembly will consider allowing limited seafood processing at a cold storage facility.

The Alaska Senate moves forward with a high-profile budget bill; an octopus in Sitka has a new name; and the Petersburg Borough looks to start rewriting parts of its zoning code for implementation outside of town.

The state's transportation department and a Southeast Alaska nonprofit are partnering to plan for the region's future; Borough staff and businesses in Haines prepare for a backcountry ski competition; and Alaska's U.S. Senators nominated a Wrangell High School senior to join the Merchant Marine Academy.

Alaska Congressman Nick Begich III urged the state legislature to encourage resource development; Juneau social service providers are worried about potential cuts to critical funding; and Petersburg basketball coaches reflect of the regional tournament that concluded the teams' seasons.

An animal shelter in Anchorage is struggling to manage the huge number of animals seized in a neglect case; the City of Craig is asking residents how they would like to see tourism exist in the community; and the Alaska Senate passed a bill that could mandate a high school civics course graduation requirement.

Three Southeast Alaska fishermen have been charged with intentionally sinking boats near Sitka and Petersburg; the federal government is suing a Juneau resident for nearly $1 million spent removing his sunken derelict vessel; and Petersburg's Katie Holmlund is one of Alaska's top Forty under 40 awardees.

Researchers are documenting black seaweed across seven communities in Southeast Alaska; Alaska's snowshoe running team prepares for the upcoming Arctic Winter Games; and the Petersburg Borough will enter a 10-year agreement with a public safety equipment provider.

Alaska lawmakers are considering another boost to per-student funding for public schools; British Columbia is proposing to limit U.S.-based Tribes from government consultations related to environmental projects; and Petersburg's only movie theater has received a $30,000 grant from a local private nonprofit.

Alaska lawmakers urge fiscal caution as war in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher; Wrangell is partnering with a marine fabrication company to begin building and repairing large vessels; and a piece of borough-owned tidelands in Petersburg where a cruise line wants to build a dock is getting zoned.