KFSK Midday Magazine

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has landed on a solution to stop glacial outburst floods in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley; Congress approved critical funding for rural schools; and Petersburg has seen over 2 feet of snowfall since yesterday morning.

Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed budget yesterday; a look at a Sitka man's nutcracker collection; and Petersburg's high school wrestling team has seen big growth ahead of regions.

Governor Mike Dunleavy intends to roll out a new state fiscal plan; the state has launched a new telehealth service for Alaskans with disabilities; and Mitkof Island received more than fifteen inches of snow this week.

Juneau's new hydroelectric utility has a contract to power a controversial ferry terminal; a sacred item is being returned to a Lingit clan; and the Petersburg Borough Assembly approved a handful of changes to the budget.

Ketchikan's school district owes the Ketchikan Gateway Borough millions of dollars, according to the district's auditors; teacher and principal turnover rates have increased in Alaska; and a look at Skagway School's shop class.

State officials say a federal heating assistance program will continue uninterrupted; the City & Borough of Juneau seeks ideas from residents on how to spend revenue from cruise ship passenger fees; and the owners of a sailboat share about why Wrangell is part of its legacy, now.

Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier is no longer touching Mendenhall Lake; the Chilkat Valley has seen high eagle counts this year; and a new documentary will feature Petersburg's unique food and community.

Southeast Alaska tribes have filed a judicial review over British Columbia transboundary mining; Juneau has resurrected its tourism task force; and Covid shots are available at Petersburg Public Health.

The Skagway Traditional Council has documented the history of a native boarding school in Skagway; as Juneau's population ages, interest in pickleball is growing; and Petersburg's high school varsity volleyball season may have ended, but the players took away valuable lessons.

Thousands of Alaskans who rely on the federal marketplace for health insurance are experiencing sticker shock; a discussion with Independent Representative Rebecca Himschoot on the bipartisan education taskforce; and four seats are up for election in the Petersburg Indian Association tribal election.