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Thursday, April 23, 2026Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Cover image for article: Assembly postpones developer's land deadline amid mobile home park dispute

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Assembly postpones developer's land deadline amid mobile home park dispute

The Anchorage Assembly voted 7-3 to postpone a decision on extending a developer's land deadline until May 12 after emotional testimony from South Park Estates residents facing displacement.

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Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Homer Council to Vote on HART Sales Tax Renewal for November Ballot

Homer City Council votes tonight on placing a 20-year renewal of the 0.75 percent HART sales tax before voters in November to fund road and trail maintenance.

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Homer

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

House panel hears confirmation for physician assistant to State Medical Board

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Sunday, April 26, 2026Sun, Apr 26, 2026

House panel hears bill to strengthen campaign finance disclosure

The House State Affairs Committee held an introductory hearing on HB 371, which would require groups making independent expenditures to maintain Alaska addresses and disclose non-resident funding sources.

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Alaska, USA

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The House Health and Social Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Norman Walker, a physician assistant appointed to the State Medical Board, and received a presentation from UAA College of Health on workforce programs.

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Cover image for article: House panel hears confirmation for physician assistant to State Medical Board

Sunday, April 26, 2026Sun, Apr 26, 2026

House panel hears bill requiring disclosure of out-of-state campaign funding

The House State Affairs Committee held an introductory hearing on HB 371, which would require independent expenditure groups funded primarily by non-Alaskans to disclose that fact in political communications and maintain Alaska addresses or registered agents.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska, USA

Cover image for article: House panel hears bill requiring disclosure of out-of-state campaign funding

Monday, April 27, 2026

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Valdez Fire Department Contains Late-Night House Fire on Gulkana Street

The Valdez Fire Department contained a late-night structure fire on Gulkana Street on April 27 with no reported injuries, though details on property damage and cause remain limited.

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Valdez, Alaska

Friday, April 17, 2026Fri, Apr 17, 2026

How to challenge your property assessment in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Property owners in Fairbanks North Star Borough have 30 days from the January assessment notice to appeal their property valuation, but must provide specific evidence and pay taxes on time even while the appeal is pending.

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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, USA

Cover image for article: How to challenge your property assessment in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Wednesday, April 29, 2026Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Fish and Game sets cleanup rules for herring pound structures

Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued rules for removing herring pound structures in Prince William Sound after spawn-on-kelp harvest to prevent disease and ensure orderly fishery closure.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Prince William Sound

Cover image for article: Fish and Game sets cleanup rules for herring pound structures

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

House Judiciary advances bill extending confidentiality to tribal advocates

The House Judiciary Committee moved forward legislation Monday that would extend confidentiality protections to tribal domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, closing a gap that leaves survivors served by tribal governments without the same privacy safeguards afforded to those served by other organizations.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: House Judiciary advances bill extending confidentiality to tribal advocates

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Alaska moves to standardize wildfire evacuation alerts statewide

The Alaska House Community & Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on legislation to codify a uniform 'Ready, Set, Go' color-coded evacuation system across the state, addressing confusion that arose during the 2022 Clear Fire when inconsistent local systems left residents uncertain about danger zones.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska

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Friday, April 17, 2026Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Two Variances, Denies Girdwood Deck Request

The Anchorage Zoning Board approved variances for two Eagle River properties with setback violations but denied a Girdwood homeowner's request to legalize an elevated deck encroaching 5 feet into the front setback.

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Anchorage, AK, USA

Cover image for article: Zoning Board Approves Two Variances, Denies Girdwood Deck Request

Wednesday, April 22, 2026Wed, Apr 22, 2026

School Board Reverses Course on Calendar After Community Backlash

The Anchorage School Board voted 7-0 to restore the original August 19 start date for the 2026-27 school year after community outcry over an earlier proposal that moved the first day of school to mid-August, conflicting with subsistence activities and family traditions.

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Anchorage, AK, USA

Cover image for article: School Board Reverses Course on Calendar After Community Backlash

Tuesday, April 21, 2026Tue, Apr 21, 2026

Commission Approves Explosives Storage Site for Avalanche Control

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing the Alaska Department of Transportation to build an explosives storage facility and heliport near Girdwood for avalanche mitigation operations along the Seward Highway.

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Girdwood, Anchorage, AK, USA

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Senate panel advances two nominees to Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board

The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended two gubernatorial appointees — Anna Cometa seeking a second term and Joel Hard, a new nominee with 40 years in law enforcement — for confirmation to the Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, which has seen a 32% increase in applications since 2022.

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Juneau

Cover image for article: Senate panel advances two nominees to Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Alaska expands background checks to all medical professionals

The Senate Health and Social Services Committee adopted changes requiring fingerprint-based criminal background checks for all physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, and physician assistants seeking Alaska licenses, not just those applying through interstate compacts.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Willow Woman Charged After 25 Sled Dogs Found Dead on Property

A Willow woman faces 26 felony animal cruelty charges after 25 sled dogs were found starved to death on her property following months of ignored complaints to Mat-Su Animal Control.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Willow

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

House panel advances travel insurance consumer protection bill

The Alaska House Transportation Committee moved HB 302 forward Tuesday, legislation that would modernize the state's travel insurance regulations to align with national standards adopted by 42 other states.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, AK, USA

Cover image for article: House panel advances travel insurance consumer protection bill

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Galena School District Shows Early Learning Drives Math, Reading Gains

Galena City School District demonstrates how grant-funded early childhood programs starting at 8 months, combined with extended school days and intervention blocks, are producing above-national-average results in math and literacy for students in early grades.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska, USA

$Cover image for article: Galena School District Shows Early Learning Drives Math, Reading Gains$

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Alaska Energy Survey Shows Strong Support for Renewables, Mixed Views on Nuclear

Researchers presented survey results showing Alaskans favor expanding hydroelectric, solar and wind power while opinions on nuclear energy remain divided, with support for a natural gas pipeline dropping when tied to higher costs.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, AK, USA

Cover image for article: Alaska Energy Survey Shows Strong Support for Renewables, Mixed Views on Nuclear

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Juneau committee weighs limiting short-term rentals to one per owner

The Assembly Lands, Housing and Economic Development Committee reviewed a draft ordinance that would cap short-term rental ownership at one property per person, with members divided on whether the restriction addresses housing availability concerns.

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CBJ Assembly

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Planning Commission accepts DOT concept for Tudor Road interchange redesign

The Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission accepted a concept report for the Alaska Department of Transportation's plan to rebuild the Seward Highway and Tudor Road interchange with improved pedestrian safety features and a tight diamond design.

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E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK, USA

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Alaska LNG Consultant Flags Potential 50% Return for Developers vs. $1B State Revenue

Legislative consultant Nick Fulford presented hastily-prepared analysis showing Alaska LNG midstream developers could earn roughly 50% annual returns by 2040-2050 while the state receives approximately $1 billion in combined taxes, raising questions about the proposed tax structure's fairness.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska, USA

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG Consultant Flags Potential 50% Return for Developers vs. $1B State Revenue

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Alaska lawmakers explore data center development as economic opportunity

National experts briefed Alaska House State Affairs Committee on data center economics, highlighting the state's potential advantages in cool climate and natural gas while noting growing national concerns about energy demands and tax incentives.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Alaska lawmakers explore data center development as economic opportunity

Friday, April 17, 2026Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Borough proposes $580K budget with new staff, building upgrades

The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly reviewed the FY 2027 budget proposal, which includes adding a construction management position, transitioning to electric heating, and planning ADA accessibility improvements to the borough building entrance.

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Kodiak, AK, USA

Cover image for article: Borough proposes $580K budget with new staff, building upgrades

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Alaska LNG Tax Bill Walks Tightrope Between Project Viability and Local Needs

House Resources Committee's revised tax structure for Alaska LNG reflects tension between competitive global positioning and community impact compensation that defines natural gas megaproject debates worldwide.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG Tax Bill Walks Tightrope Between Project Viability and Local Needs

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Senate panel advances property tax assessment cap bill

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee advanced legislation allowing municipalities to optionally cap annual property tax assessment increases between 3 and 10 percent, despite opposition from professional assessors who warned the measure would create long-term inequities.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Senate panel advances property tax assessment cap bill

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Alaska House panel hears retirement savings bill for small business workers

The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on HB 338, which would create an automatic IRA program for employees at Alaska businesses without retirement plans.

by Alaska News5mo ago

House Labor & Commerce

Cover image for article: Alaska House panel hears retirement savings bill for small business workers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Alaska's tribal school compact bill navigates sovereignty and public education law

Senate Bill 66 would authorize five-year pilot agreements allowing tribes to operate public schools under state funding while maintaining tribal governance, requiring new legislation to balance sovereignty with existing education statutes.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Alaska's tribal school compact bill navigates sovereignty and public education law

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Alaska LNG tax bill could swing state revenue by hundreds of millions

Department of Revenue warns that regulatory interpretations of Senate Bill 280's complex tax provisions could shift Alaska's annual revenue by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the bill creating new taxes while exempting the Alaska LNG project from property taxes.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG tax bill could swing state revenue by hundreds of millions

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Senate advances pension bill without updated actuarial analysis

The Alaska Senate advanced a retirement system overhaul to third reading despite lacking an updated actuarial analysis on the final version, relying on a legal opinion that last year's analysis meets statutory requirements.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Senate Floor Session

Cover image for article: Senate advances pension bill without updated actuarial analysis

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

House Finance considers multi-year school funding averaging bill

The House Finance Committee heard testimony on HB 261, which would shift Alaska's education funding to a three-year enrollment average instead of annual counts, giving districts earlier budget certainty but carrying a fiscal note approaching $1 billion over five years.

by Alaska News5mo ago

House Finance

Cover image for article: House Finance considers multi-year school funding averaging bill

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

House panel questions education fund proposal with no guaranteed revenue

Alaska House Finance Committee members raised concerns about a constitutional amendment that would create an education fund without any dedicated funding source or protections against future legislatures spending it down to zero.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: House panel questions education fund proposal with no guaranteed revenue

Tuesday, April 28, 2026Tue, Apr 28, 2026

House Finance hears $8.4M in governor's budget amendments

The House Finance Committee heard presentations on two batches of budget amendments totaling $8.4 million in unrestricted general funds, including union contracts and transportation project allocations.

by Alaska News5mo ago

House Finance

Cover image for article: House Finance hears $8.4M in governor's budget amendments

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Senate Finance Advances Agricultural Leasing Reform After Farmer Cites $9,000 Annual Fee

The Senate Finance Committee moved forward with legislation to make state agricultural land more accessible through below-market leases and merit-based selection after hearing testimony about prohibitive appraisal costs.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Senate Finance

Cover image for article: Senate Finance Advances Agricultural Leasing Reform After Farmer Cites $9,000 Annual Fee

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Alaska lawmakers hear warnings of rural fuel crisis, weigh loan program expansion

The House Energy Committee heard testimony about fuel supply challenges facing rural Alaska communities and discussed potential expansions to the state's Bulk Fuel Revolving Loan Fund.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska, USA

Cover image for article: Alaska lawmakers hear warnings of rural fuel crisis, weigh loan program expansion

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Senate panel adopts changes to health care compact bill

The Senate Health and Social Services Committee adopted a committee substitute for SB 281 that removes PA scope language, adds background check requirements, and revises the rural health advisory council structure.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Senate panel adopts changes to health care compact bill

Monday, April 27, 2026Mon, Apr 27, 2026

House panel debates $113M education funding formula shift

The House Finance Committee heard testimony on a bill that would change how Alaska calculates school funding, using a three-year enrollment average instead of a single October count.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska, USA

Cover image for article: House panel debates $113M education funding formula shift

Sunday, April 26, 2026Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Senate panel hears workforce plan for Alaska LNG pipeline

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee received a presentation on workforce needs for the Alaska LNG pipeline project, with consultants warning the state must act immediately to prepare workers for construction that could begin as soon as 2027.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Senate panel hears workforce plan for Alaska LNG pipeline

Sunday, April 26, 2026Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Municipal League urges local control in Alaska LNG tax negotiations

Alaska Municipal League Executive Director Nils Andreassen testified that local governments want the ability to negotiate individually with the Alaska LNG project developer rather than accept a one-size-fits-all tax structure.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska, USA

Cover image for article: Municipal League urges local control in Alaska LNG tax negotiations

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thu, Apr 16, 2026

House Labor Committee Advances Travel Insurance Bill, Hears Disaster Pet Plan

The House Labor and Commerce Committee voted to advance travel insurance legislation after adopting technical amendments, while hearing proposals to strengthen emergency planning for pets and clarify state authority over natural gas contracts.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: House Labor Committee Advances Travel Insurance Bill, Hears Disaster Pet Plan

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