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Plans for a new state ferry in Alaska have hit a potentially serious roadblock. State transportation officials this week said they were told they cannot use federal money for the vessel without more environmental review. That means the Alaska Class Ferry project could lose about half its funding. But supporters hope to make up the difference with state money.

A few hundred civic and business leaders from around the region are gathered in Petersburg this week for the annual meeting of Southeast Conference. Officials kicked off the three days of meetings and planning sessions Tuesday morning.

Petersburg’s efforts at forming a borough are gaining a bit more momentum. The Mayor and City Council are now reviewing the latest revision to the draft borough petition. They’ve also appointed members for a new borough committee.

The lifecycle of Coho salmon may be more complicated than once thought. Researchers are finding that some fish may grow up in more than one stream. Melati Kaye have more from the Tongass Rainforest festival in Petersburg.

The City of Petersburg’s largest workers union says management needs to revise its latest contract offer before its members will vote on it. Matt Lichtenstein has an update on the half-year old labor dispute: