Scores of rural Alaska residents spent hours testifying about subsistence at a meeting in Anchorage this week; budget crunchers weigh in on Gov. Mike Dunleavy's plan to fix the state's fiscal problem; and scientists in Fairbanks are performing a series of studies on the aurora.

Alaska's construction industry sounds the alarm over missing federal matching funds for transportation projects; Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is joining the crowded race to be Alaska's next governor; and Petersburg will get $8 million toward mandatory wastewater treatment upgrades.

The federal government has begun a scoping process that could lead to wide-ranging changes to federal subsistence management in Alaska; the Alaska House of Representatives passed a bill that would tighten residency requirements for Alaskans buying hunting or fishing licenses; and Petersburg's varsity Vikings remain undefeated after two intense basketball games against Haines last week.

The US Forest Service plans to harvest five thousand acres of trees in the Tongass; one company is trying to bring fresh produce to Western Alaska; and the Lady Vikings took their first basketball wins of the season last week.

A small town on Prince of Wales Island hasn't had landline service for months; sled dog racing in Bethel is family-inspired for some young mushers; and a conversation about last weekend's basketball games in Craig with Lady Vikings head coach Matt Pawuk.

Unresolved Juneau teacher contract negotiations are impacting students; the case against a Haines man charged with animal cruelty is at a standstill; and Petersburg's boys varsity basketball team won their first home games of the season.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced bills he says will stabilize state finances; the rate of Alaskans dying from drug overdoses has declined; and Skagway students want their school district to be flexible with subsistence activities.

A conversation with the US Forest Service's new acting Alaska regional forester; this year's Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog race saw a historic finish; and Petersburg's Home Health office has moved locations.

One Ketchikan river may have a low Chinook run this year; young commercial fishermen learned industry knowledge in Juneau; and Petersburg's first MRI is finishing a state certification process.

Alaska congressman Nick Begich has a new challenger; the City and Borough of Wrangell arranged an agreement with American Cruise Lines; and a broadband venture building 3 communications towers in Petersburg has seen some pushback.