A new cultural tourism initiative in Juneau - plus, a cultural tourism conference in Sitka. Turnover in Mary Peltola's office. A dark and disturbing trial wraps up in Anchorage.

The Ketchikan Indian Community pushes for subsistence rights, an Alaskan actor reflects on her role in a popular HBO series, and state legislators introduce a bill to increase disaster aid.

Ketchikan gets blanketed with over a foot of snow and more might be on the way. Juneau greenlights major construction on the Eaglecrest Ski area. A Petersburg grocery store takes home an international award. A mythical mammal caused a stir in Denali. 

A Kayhi alum designs art for this year’s Celebration. SEARHC employees threaten to organize. A group in Juneau rallies around a ceasefire in Gaza. Updates from this weekend's sled dog races.

An Alaska Native group says the Canadian government is violating their human rights, Governor Dunleavy casts doubt on the future of a nearly-unanimously passed education bill, and a Southeast state representative discusses why she thinks that same bill would be a huge win for Alaska schools.

Takeaways on housing from Sen. Sullivan's Saxman visit today. Gov. Dunleavy takes aim at protesters. Sport fishermen are delighted by the return of winter kings to some parts of Southeast, while others mourn their summer counterparts. 

Juneau considers how to spend the money raised from cruise ship fees; Senator Dan Sullivan suggests attacking Iran’s navy ahead of his visit to Ketchikan tomorrow; the state considers how to improve food stamp processing; and a Sitka scientist uses kelp to predict the future.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game bars fishing for coveted hooligan in the waters around Ketchikan; state legislators consider the governor’s order for the Alaska Marine Highway Board; the Sitka School District hopes for additional state funding; and the U.S. Forest Service is building recreational cabins in Southeast Alaska.

Hometown U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski pushes for landslide preparedness, a new study questions the effectiveness of fishery surveys, the city of Sitka adds staff positions, and an Alaska company uses recycled fishing line to make handwoven rugs.

The Ketchikan City Council raises utility rates. Metlakatla Indian Community argues for fishing rights in federal court. And Petersburg educators struggle to fund schools.