Starting Thursday, people from across the state are attending the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention that celebrates the 60th anniversary this year. Indigenous leaders say it is the time to learn from each other on such prominent topics as subsistence – but also, to enjoy the reunion.

Logging in Tongass National Forest; restrictions on pink and chum hatcheries.

Early voting began; AFN convention and Elders & Youth conference are here this week.

Friday in Alaska: Sullivan and Peltola clash in a Senate debate, Interior Dept. eyes AI data centers, Juneau advances elder care plans, Kipnuk in limbo after Halong storm, and an Unalaska couple receives a top Orthodox honor.

Today's Stories: Rep. Nick Begich and challenger Bill Hill clash on health care and resource development. El Niño could bring a warmer, less snowy Alaska winter. Many Kwigillingok families remain displaced a year after Halong. Native scholars gather in Juneau for a research exchange.

As President Donald Trump backed Sen. Dan Sullivan and other GOP candidates in Wasilla, both supporters and protesters turned out. Also, a year after a devastating storm, Kipnuk’s future remains uncertain.

Today's Stories: Trump rallies in the Mat-Su, rural heating fuel hits a record high, political texts flood voters' phones, Western Alaska marks one year since Typhoon Halong, and a stranded baby walrus gets a second chance.

Today's Stories: Will South Korea back a $50B Alaska gas pipeline? How do boarding schools still impact Native families? How is APU marking Indigenous Peoples Day? And one year after the Halong floods, what has changed?

Today’s stories: What Alaska campaign stop is on Trump’s schedule next week? What sparked the sharpest clash in the governor’s debate? Why is ASD’s superintendent leaving? Can a rare albino caribou survive and what are Sitka birders looking for?