KFSK Midday Magazine

An Alaska Senate committee wants much smaller tax cuts for a high-profile gas project; Juneau's cold weather emergency shelter will be open year-round; and Petersburg's Borough Assembly approved a lease agreement with American Cruise Lines.

A stalled proposal to raise Alaska's age of consent has a new life; Ketchikan's proposed substance abuse healing center is closer to being a reality; and Petersburg's Borough Assembly will sell two parcels to a local developer.

People in Southeast Alaska are invited to share feedback on management of the Tongass National Forest; Juneau's assembly has delayed demolishing a downtown neighborhood; and Petersburg's Borough Assembly has two public hearings tonight.

Petersburg anticipates a historic canoe unveiling; Juneau and Gustavus are trying to figure out options for processing septic waste; and students in Kodiak connect with local hatcheries by dissecting salmon.

Petersburg's local tribe has a new canoe, Gustavus is looking for options to dispose of septic waste, Kids in Kodiak connect with salmon with help from local hatchery

Ketchikan's school board voted to close two elementary schools because of debt and budget issues; the Alaska House approved its version of the state budget yesterday; and Alaska Seaplanes can use new departure and arrival paths in communities across Southeast.

The governor signed a fast-track budget bill yesterday; the partial government shutdown is impacting the Coast Guard; and Petersburg's fire department has a new Emergency Services Coordinator.

Hundreds of musicians are performing this week in Juneau for Alaska Folk Festival; State lawmakers disagree on a proposed super-sized Permanent Fund dividend; and Petersburg's school district brings fresh food to student school lunches.

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowkski paid a visit to Sitka last week; Wrangell and Ketchikan are joining forces to revitalize their maritime industries; and fishermen in Southeast Alaska will be able to harvest 70,000 more king salmon than last year.

Juneau's cold weather emergency shelter will be open year-round; Ketchikan's movie theater reopens its doors; and Petersburg's Wright Auditorium got some new equipment.