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Thursday, June 4, 2026Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Cover image for article: Begich bill to expand commerce in Alaska sea otter handicrafts gets first congressional hearing

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Begich bill to expand commerce in Alaska sea otter handicrafts gets first congressional hearing

A new bill in Congress that asks, what otter we do?

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A House bill on NOAA workplace safety is built on data from Alaska — where a third of fisheries observers report harassment or assault

A House bill to strengthen sexual harassment protections at NOAA is built on data from Alaska's North Pacific Observer Program, where nearly one third of the roughly 400 annual observers report harassment or assault.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026Thu, May 28, 2026

ConocoPhillips files amended Meltwater easement application

ConocoPhillips filed an amended application to renew a state easement for surface access to Meltwater infrastructure on the North Slope, with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources accepting public comment through its Permitting Section.

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Cover image for article: A House bill on NOAA workplace safety is built on data from Alaska — where a third of fisheries observers report harassment or assault

Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

DEC opens comment on Trans Alaska Pipeline spill plan renewal

Alaska's environmental agency opened public comment on the Trans Alaska Pipeline's spill-response plan renewal through March 5, covering the 800-mile system from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wed, May 27, 2026

Juneau arts council offers $2,000 for new logo design

Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is offering $2,000 for a new logo design, with submissions due July 1, 2026.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Juneau

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Alaska fire agencies open 10 wildfire investigations as Red Flag Warnings signal critical conditions

Alaska fire agencies opened investigations into at least 10 wildfires across the state between June 2 and June 5 as the National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings for critical fire conditions in multiple regions.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

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Cover image for article: Alaska fire agencies open 10 wildfire investigations as Red Flag Warnings signal critical conditions

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska fire agencies open 11 wildfire investigations statewide

Alaska fire agencies opened 11 wildfire investigations across the state between June 2 and 4 as the National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings for critical fire conditions.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska fire agencies open 11 wildfire investigations statewide

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wed, May 27, 2026

Federal job applications now require two-page resumes

Federal job applicants must now submit resumes of two pages or fewer through USAJOBS starting September 27, 2025, or face ineligibility for consideration.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Federal job applications now require two-page resumes

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Kenai limits tent camping to 2 tents per property, defines 3+ as campground

Kenai allows up to two tents on private property indefinitely, but three or more tents now require conditional-use approval and are classified as a campground.

by Lucas Brown3mo ago

Kenai

Cover image for article: Kenai limits tent camping to 2 tents per property, defines 3+ as campground

Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

DNR approves North Slope easement for Hilcorp drilling expansion

Alaska DNR approved a 71.91-acre easement amendment Monday allowing Hilcorp to drill new wells from its North Slope onshore pad through existing leases to reach offshore oil reserves in the Beaufort Sea, with drilling to begin this month.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

North Slope

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Kenai adopts $42.1M budget with swim team grant, airport upgrade

Kenai City Council adopted a $42.1 million budget for fiscal year 2027, approving $296,402 in amendments for a swim team grant, airport billing automation expected to recover $130,000 in missed revenue, and council chambers technology upgrades.

by Lucas Brown3mo ago

Kenai

Cover image for article: Kenai adopts $42.1M budget with swim team grant, airport upgrade

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Cordova holds property tax rate flat at 11.44 mills for 2026

Cordova City Council voted 7-0 to keep the property tax mill rate at 11.44 mills for 2026, holding steady despite rising city costs after residents warned that higher taxes would force fishing families out of town.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Cordova

Cover image for article: Cordova holds property tax rate flat at 11.44 mills for 2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska keeps veto power over LNG project despite 25% stake

Alaska keeps veto power over major Alaska LNG decisions despite owning only 25 percent of the joint venture with Glenfarne Group, including approval rights over contracts, capital requests, and rate structures that prioritize in-state gas use.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska keeps veto power over LNG project despite 25% stake

Thursday, June 4, 2026Thu, Jun 4, 2026

North Slope Borough Assembly approves $6.6 million in grant appropriations

Grants included $2m for Wildlife programs, nearly $1m for home leveling in Nuiqsut, etc.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Utqiaġvik, North Slope Borough, Alaska

Cover image for article: North Slope Borough Assembly approves $6.6 million in grant appropriations

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

North Slope Assembly approves $62.5M water-sewer contract with UIC Municipal Services

NSB approved a five-year, $62.5 million contract Tuesday with UIC Municipal Services to operate water and sewer systems in seven villages til 2032

by Alaska News3mo ago

Utqiaġvik, North Slope Borough, Alaska

Cover image for article: North Slope Assembly approves $62.5M water-sewer contract with UIC Municipal Services

Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Alaska suspends burn permits in Mat-Su, Kenai, Tok, Delta

Alaska suspended burn permits in Mat-Su, Kenai, Tok, and Delta from June 1-4 due to hot, dry, windy conditions that sparked multiple fires from escaped debris burns and unattended campfires.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska suspends burn permits in Mat-Su, Kenai, Tok, Delta

Saturday, May 9, 2026Sat, May 9, 2026

Alaska raises rural power subsidy floor, cutting support $3M

Alaska's Regulatory Commission proposed raising the Power Cost Equalization baseline rate nearly 10 percent, cutting rural electricity subsidies by about $3 million. • The subsidy shrinks when urban power costs rise because the baseline is tied to Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau rates. • Chugach Electric and Fairbanks power costs are climbing, driven partly by diesel dependence and higher gas prices.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

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Cover image for article: Alaska raises rural power subsidy floor, cutting support $3M

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Wasilla woman faces fentanyl, heroin charges after traffic stop

Alaska State Troopers arrested Wasilla resident Kristena Bannon, 42, on May 28 after finding fentanyl and heroin during a traffic stop, charging her with two counts of controlled-substance possession.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Wasilla

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Friday, May 22, 2026Fri, May 22, 2026

Alaska LNG nears Enstar supply deal as Cook Inlet gas declines

Alaska LNG is near a deal to supply North Slope gas to Southcentral Alaska homes and businesses through Enstar Natural Gas at prices below imported LNG, with pipeline construction set to start in early 2027 and gas delivery by late 2029.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG nears Enstar supply deal as Cook Inlet gas declines

Saturday, May 16, 2026Sat, May 16, 2026

Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes, up to 750 total

Trump said China agreed to buy at least 200 Boeing planes with a promise of up to 750 total, plus 400 to 450 General Electric engines, as part of trade deals made during his Beijing visit.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes, up to 750 total

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Southcentral utilities warn of steep rate hikes as Cook Inlet gas dwindles

MEA and ENSTAR told lawmakers Southcentral electricity and heating bills will jump $21 to $31 monthly starting in 2029 when Cook Inlet gas contracts expire and utilities switch to costlier imported liquefied natural gas.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Southcentral utilities warn of steep rate hikes as Cook Inlet gas dwindles

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Cook Inlet gas production drops 60% since 2010

Cook Inlet natural gas production has dropped 60% since 2010 to 200 million cubic feet per day, leaving winter demand unmet and forcing utilities to plan for costly LNG imports starting in 2033.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Cook Inlet gas production drops 60% since 2010

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Juneau gets clean audit despite control gaps, three-month delay

Juneau's audit passed but arrived three months late due to hospital delays and staff turnover, with auditors flagging two control gaps in debt review and harbor leases that finance staff have begun fixing.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Juneau gets clean audit despite control gaps, three-month delay

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska VA tech rollout faces staffing questions ahead of October launch

Alaska's VA converts to a new electronic health record Oct. 24 as the VA's IT chief acknowledges the department has lost experienced workers since the administration took office.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: Alaska VA tech rollout faces staffing questions ahead of October launch

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Southcentral Foundation offers cultural education classes in June

Southcentral Foundation's Traditional Healing Clinic offers Alaska Native cultural classes in late May and early June, including Ahtna language, traditional food prep, and craft skills like kuspuk sewing in Anchorage.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Southcentral Foundation offers cultural education classes in June

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Federal highway chief commits to King Cove Road action

Federal Highway Administrator committed to finalize the Road, an 11-mile project connecting the community to Cold Bay's airport, and will visit Alaska in late June.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: Federal highway chief commits to King Cove Road action

Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Peltola cites fuel costs as barrier to rural Alaska campaign stops

Democrat Mary Peltola wrapped a rural Alaska campaign tour by small plane and boat to reach villages where fuel costs exceed $6 a gallon, pressing affordability as her main message against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in the August primary.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Peltola cites fuel costs as barrier to rural Alaska campaign stops

Thursday, May 21, 2026Thu, May 21, 2026

Alaska training academy graduates 24 officers after 17-week program

Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy graduated 24 officers Wednesday after completing 17 weeks of training in Sitka, with recruits joining the State Troopers, Wildlife Troopers, State Parks, and municipal police departments across the state.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska training academy graduates 24 officers after 17-week program

Friday, May 22, 2026Fri, May 22, 2026

Alaska LNG developer says financing secured, eyes 2027 start

Alaska LNG developer says financing is secured and construction could start in early 2027, with gas flowing to Cook Inlet by late 2029, pending legislative approval of tax terms and regulatory sign-off on a gas supply deal.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Wednesday, May 27, 2026Wed, May 27, 2026

Bronson files to run for Alaska governor

Dave Bronson, Anchorage mayor from 2021 to 2024, filed to run for Alaska governor as a Republican, pledging to cut bureaucracy and boost resource development. The primary is August 18, 2026.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Bronson files to run for Alaska governor

Saturday, May 23, 2026Sat, May 23, 2026

Former state senator Lesil McGuire files for Alaska governor

Former state senator Lesil McGuire filed an APOC Letter of Intent for governor on May 29 and rounded out a Lesil McGuire and Elizabeth Rexford ticket by the June 1 deadline. The Alaska Division of Elections listed 17 governor and lieutenant governor tickets as of Monday evening, spanning Republicans, Democrats, and nonpartisan pairings. The August 18 primary advances the top four tickets to a ranked-choice general election November 3.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Former state senator Lesil McGuire files for Alaska governor

Saturday, May 23, 2026Sat, May 23, 2026

Five candidates file for Alaska governor in 2026

Five candidates had filed APOC Letters of Intent for Alaska governor through May 29: Tom Begich, Edna DeVries, Dave Bronson, Henry Kroll, and Lesil McGuire. By Monday evening, the field had grown to 17 governor and lieutenant governor tickets on the Alaska Division of Elections list. The August 18 primary advances the top four tickets to a ranked-choice general election November 3.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Five candidates file for Alaska governor in 2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026Sat, May 23, 2026

Five candidates file for Alaska governor in 2026 race

Five candidates filed to run for Alaska governor in 2026, including former senators Lesil McGuire and Tom Begich, former Anchorage mayor Dave Bronson, Mat-Su Borough mayor Edna DeVries, and author Henry Kroll. • Incumbent Mike Dunleavy is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term. • The nonpartisan primary is August 18, 2026, with the general election November 3, 2026.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Five candidates file for Alaska governor in 2026 race

Saturday, May 30, 2026Sat, May 30, 2026

Second Dan Sullivan files for Alaska U.S. Senate race

A Petersburg resident named Dan Sullivan filed to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 as an undeclared candidate against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who has raised $7.5 million and secured endorsements from Murkowski and Begich.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Saturday, May 30, 2026Sat, May 30, 2026

Sullivan raises $2.1M in Q1, lands labor and Native-corporation endorsements

Senator Dan Sullivan raised 2.1 million dollars in the first quarter of 2026 and won endorsements from Alaska Teamsters, laborers unions, fishermen, and Alaska Native regional corporations representing 145,000 workers and shareholders.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Sullivan raises $2.1M in Q1, lands labor and Native-corporation endorsements

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Sullivan: Russia flooding markets to drive down Alaska fish prices

Senator Dan Sullivan says a U.S. ban on Russian seafood protects Alaska fishermen from market flooding. • Reports show Russian fish still enters the U.S. through China, bypassing the ban. • Experts say global market factors also drive down Alaska fish prices.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Sullivan: Russia flooding markets to drive down Alaska fish prices

Saturday, May 9, 2026Sat, May 9, 2026

Dunleavy warns of 45-cent power without gas-line tax deal

Governor Dunleavy warned that without a gas-line tax bill passed in three weeks, Alaska could face power costs of 35 to 45 cents per kilowatt hour within five to 10 years.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Dunleavy warns of 45-cent power without gas-line tax deal

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska LNG tax bill ties $26.5B in revenue to volume, not value

Senate bill would tax Alaska LNG by volume instead of property value, generating $26.5 billion in state and local revenue. • The shift trades potentially higher property tax income for tax certainty to attract the project developer. • Mayors oppose the bill, saying municipalities would lose hundreds of millions in annual property tax revenue.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG tax bill ties $26.5B in revenue to volume, not value

Saturday, May 16, 2026Sat, May 16, 2026

Alaska job centers promote tax credits for hiring ex-felons

Alaska's 13 job centers promote federal tax credits and bonding insurance to employers who hire people with felony records, offering employers up to 40 percent of first-year wages in tax breaks.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska job centers promote tax credits for hiring ex-felons

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Haida fashion designer Dorothy Grant to sign career monograph at Alaska State Museum Friday

Haida fashion designer Dorothy Grant signs her career monograph at Alaska State Museum Friday from 4 to 5 pm during First Friday, with free museum admission from 4 to 7 pm.

by Melinda Communities.News3mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Haida fashion designer Dorothy Grant to sign career monograph at Alaska State Museum Friday

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