KFSK Midday Magazine

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan met with Wrangell city officials and discussed the town's economy; Sitkans bond over music in a community choir program; and a conversation with Petersburg High School's head volleyball coach about this year's team.

Out-of-state undergrad students at University of Alaska Southeast will see lower tuition rates starting next fall; a small plane emergency landed on Kupreanof Island and moth occupants are okay; and a conversation with Petersburg High School's head swim coach about last weekend's meet in Sitka.

The state of Alaska is studying what it would take to build a road to connect Juneau, Haines, and Skagway; One of Juneau's elementary schools finally has a functioning library after three years; and the Petersburg election results for mayor, assembly, and more.

Lawmakers say they're investigating why $50 million from the state's primary savings account was invested in an outside private equity fund; over 600 Petersburg residents have already voted in this year's municipal election; and Petersburg's high school cross country team brought home another state title.

In Juneau, a gathering to remember indigenous children sent to residential schools focused on healing and remembrance; Wrangell's chamber of commerce has seen high turnover rates; and former Anchorage mayor Dave Bronson is running for governor.

A lawsuit challenging a key part of Alaska's homeschool system moved ahead this week; a Pennsylvania man allegedly attempted to steal the PFD's of seven Alaskans; and Petersburg joined other Southeast communities in asking for stronger Sea Otter management.

The Fairbanks Assembly is pushing for the return of a woman held in a lower 48 immigration detention center; the new champion of fat bear week has been announced; and residents across the Panhandle are still cleaning up some damage after last week's storm.

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.