So how was April in SE AK? Precipitation was the standout feature, or rather the lack of it in some places. Ketchikan in particular was over 5" below normal for the month only getting 5.01" of rainfall when their normal is around 10.25".

House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million, reports James Brooks (@AK_OK) of the @AlaskaBeacon: alaskabeacon.com/202… #akleg

Good morning SE AK! Rain showers are set to continue to start the work week. A gale force system is set to bring elevated winds and rain Tuesday night, with another system following behind on Wednesday night. Stay up to date with the latest forecast: weather.gov/ajk #akwx

A leak suggesting improper actions related to management of the Alaska Permanent Fund are occurring by a board member is resulting in a special meeting of the board Wednesday — with the apparent focus being on the leak itself rather than the allegations. www.juneauempire.com…

The first meeting of the conference committee on the operating and mental health budgets is today at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the committee is to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget bills. Watch live at ktoo.org/gavel. #akleg

Local air carrier adopts new tech with aim to make travel in Southeast Alaska safer, more reliable, reports Claire Stremple (@clairestremple) of the @AlaskaBeacon: buff.ly/4bff2du

A bill by Juneau state Rep. Andi Story adding four Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list, giving the state a total of 23, unanimously passed the state Senate on Monday, positioning it to be sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy before the session ends. www.juneauempire.com…

Signs, photos and stories about people that participants wished could be at an event they wish didn’t have to take place were shared by more than 50 people during a rally Sunday at the Capitol on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. www.juneauempire.com…

Doesn't matter if its through meditative walks by a river or bagginʼ peaks all summer, nature affords us space to strengthen our connection to the land and water. What experiences make you feel most connected to nature? #SEACC #protectwhatyoulove #naturelovers #unplug #alaska

Alaska House nears vote on big increase for public school maintenance statewide, reports James Brooks (@AK_OK) of the @AlaskaBeacon: buff.ly/3UMjuec #akleg

The capital budget is on today’s House floor calendar. alaskabeacon.com/202… #akleg

Five talented young artists reel in first, second, and third place awards for their creative sockeye salmon submissions into the annual Fish Art Contest™. 🐟Grades 4-6, Second Place – Margot Madson News release www.fs.usda.gov/deta…

As Alaska overdose deaths mount, state leaders launch new education effort, reports Yereth Rosen (@YJRosen) of the @AlaskaBeacon: buff.ly/3UuCNav #akleg

It's public service recognition week. I can think of no better way to reward our hard-working public servants than to deliver a modest pension benefit by the end of this session. Food for thought, #akleg. #SB88 #AFSCME @ASEALocal52 www.forbes.com/sites…

“We can shoot 13 miles, so if you look out at the horizon anything is within our capability," says a crew member aboard the U.S. Navy’s USS William P. Lawrence, which is offering tours until its scheduled departure from Juneau on Wednesday. www.juneauempire.com…

Still a few places left in Sunday’s fish skin medicine pouch workshop, led by Yup’ik artist Amber Webb. This special workshop is offered in association with the Juneau opening of the exhibition, Protection: Adaptation & Resistance. To sign up: (907) 465-8187 #MMIWG #MMIWG2S