KFSK Midday Magazine

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.

The commercial salmon season in Southeast Alaska is mostly done, and harvests were low for most species; Petersburg's borough assembly tonight will decide on changes to the budget; and a conversation with Petersburg Borough Assembly candidate, Bob Martin.

Southeast Alaska's commercial Dungeness crab fishery will have a full fall season; Juneau's school district is bringing back its free breakfast program; and the Petersburg High School swim season is off to a strong start.

Commercial trollers in Southeast Alaska have another chance to harvest king salmon this week; the Klondike Relay had its biggest year despite multiple obstacles; and Sitka's raptor center re-releases healed bald eagles into the wild after months of care.