Industry leaders talked about the importance of modernizing the fishing industry at Southeast's annual economic conference; plans for a casino-like gambling hall near Juneau may be in jeopardy; and Petersburg's high school cross country team has qualified for the state championship.

Southeast Alaska communities weathered a big wind storm last Friday; Inspired by the bears of Katmai National Park, Sitkans start "Fat Pothole Week"; and researchers studied an oyster farm in Juneau to understand the conditions for growing shellfish in Alaska.

Thousands of Alaskans will lose health insurance subsidies unless Congress steps in; hurricane-force winds are supposed to hit central and southern Southeast Alaska late tonight; and a conversation with high school swim coach Andy Carlisle about last weekend's home meet.

Power has been restored to part of Elfin Cove after it was hit by wind and landslides Monday; a Tlingit artist and filmmaker reflects on her 3-month journey of eating only Native Alaska foods; and a new federal grant will help support youth reading programs in Petersburg.

No injuries were reported after a landslide in Elfin Cove yesterday; the state filed criminal charges against a Chilkat Valley resident for animal cruelty; and researchers study the sounds of humpback whales at the Five Finger Lighthouse.

This year's Permanent Fund Dividend will be exactly $1,000; Sitka's new marine haulout is open for business; and the printing press at the Petersburg Pilot is one of the rare few operated by a woman — and it has been for decades.

Unusually warm temperatures attracted tuna to Sitka's waters; kids in Petersburg got a chance to see the town's big trucks up close; and a conversation with Petersburg Borough Assembly candidate Donna Marsh.

There are not enough young people in Southeast Alaska to fill its growing job market; the public can comment on the proposal rescinding of the Roadless Rule law, through tomorrow; and a conversation with Petersburg Borough Assembly candidate Jeff Meucci.

A digital safety expert is in Petersburg to promote internet-savvy advice; the state is overhauling plans for three state forests to boost revenue from carbon credits; and a conversation with Petersburg Borough Assembly candidate Raleigh Cook.

The Alaska Legislature is one step closer to suing Governor Mike Dunleavy over an executive order; scientists are studying the impact of heatwaves on killer whales; and a conversation with Petersburg Borough Assembly candidate Tony Vinson.