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Wednesday, October 21, 2026Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Cover image for article: In Alaska's Senate race, political ads are borrowing the look of local news

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In Alaska's Senate race, political ads are borrowing the look of local news

Peltola's campaign, Republican groups supporting Sullivan and a national progressive nonprofit network are running Senate race messaging through Alaska news-style brands.

by Cale Green1d ago

Alaska

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

Fish and Game sets cleanup rules for herring pound structures

Fish and Game issued cleanup rules April 28 for herring pound structures in Prince William Sound, requiring commercial operators to remove them after harvest to prevent disease spread.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Prince William Sound

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Saturday, April 25, 2026Sat, Apr 25, 2026

Alaska Senate passes wildfire evacuation color-code system

Alaska Senate unanimously passed a bill establishing a statewide color-coded wildfire evacuation system, green for ready, yellow for set, red for go, to replace confusing local variations.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate passes wildfire evacuation color-code system

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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

House Judiciary advances bill extending confidentiality to tribal advocates

The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to grant tribal victim advocates the same legal confidentiality protections as other state programs.

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

Alaska is moving to standardize wildfire evacuation alerts statewide using a three-tier Ready, Set, Go system after confusion during the 2022 Clear Fire left residents uncertain about danger zones.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska moves to standardize wildfire evacuation alerts statewide

Tue, May 26, 2026

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DNR grants 4.55-acre public easement through state land in Trapper Creek

Alaska DNR approved a public easement across state land in Trapper Creek, giving landowner Troy Church legal road and utility access to his property while keeping the half-mile corridor open to the general public.

by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago

Trapper Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Cover image for article: DNR grants 4.55-acre public easement through state land in Trapper Creek

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Assembly transfers nine riverfront parcels to state for erosion control

Alaska borough transfers nine riverfront parcels to the state to build erosion barriers before the Matanuska River threatens the highway.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Mat-Su Borough

Cover image for article: Assembly transfers nine riverfront parcels to state for erosion control

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Mat-Su Assembly blocks sales tax proposal before public hearing

Mat-Su Assembly blocked a 1.5% sales tax proposal before public hearing, voting 6-3 to remove it from the agenda. • Assemblymember Nowers wanted to pair the tax with a $75,000 property tax exemption for homeowners. • Opponents said it added taxes rather than replacing them. A different 6.5% sales tax proposal remains scheduled for June 16 hearing.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Mat-Su Borough

Cover image for article: Mat-Su Assembly blocks sales tax proposal before public hearing

Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026 · From May 20

Juneau Assembly Finance Committee cuts Travel Juneau budget in 5-4 vote

Finance Committee cuts Travel Juneau marketing budget by 400,000 dollars, dropping funding 31 percent to close city deficit. • Executive director warns cut will remove Juneau from visitor marketplace for two to three years. • Full Assembly votes on budget June 8, must decide by June 15.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Juneau Assembly Finance Committee cuts Travel Juneau budget in 5-4 vote

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

Commission approves subdivision, rezone for Native Village of Ouzinkie tsunami shelter

Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a subdivision and rezone allowing the Native Village of Ouzinkie to take ownership of land holding a tsunami shelter.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Kodiak, Alaska

Cover image for article: Commission approves subdivision, rezone for Native Village of Ouzinkie tsunami shelter

Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Mat-Su Borough Platting Board approves Bartlett Hills subdivision with road waiver

Matanuska-Susitna Borough approved a four-lot subdivision near Montana Creek and waived the requirement to build an improved road, allowing access only by existing pioneer road and trail.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Mat-Su Borough

Cover image for article: Mat-Su Borough Platting Board approves Bartlett Hills subdivision with road waiver

Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Chugach Electric wins easement for power line at Community Park Loop

Chugach Electric won an easement from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to realign a power line at Community Park Loop in Anchorage.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Anchorage, AK

Cover image for article: Chugach Electric wins easement for power line at Community Park Loop

Friday, May 8, 2026Fri, May 8, 2026

Cordova Council approves $181,000 school funding increase, defers payment decision

Cordova Council approved $181,000 school funding increase, half the district's request. • Council delays payment decision until May 20, debating mill-rate increase. • District needs to split 36-student seventh grade class and hire math teacher. • Cordova High School ranked Alaska's top high school two consecutive years.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Cordova

Cover image for article: Cordova Council approves $181,000 school funding increase, defers payment decision

Friday, May 8, 2026Fri, May 8, 2026

Petersburg Medical Center receives state approval for MRI service

Petersburg Medical Center won state approval to offer MRI scans and plans to install the machine within 30 to 45 days in its new Work Building.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Petersburg

Cover image for article: Petersburg Medical Center receives state approval for MRI service

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

Ketchikan Council approves pursuit of $23M federal grant for electric grid upgrades

Ketchikan Council votes to apply for $23M federal grant to upgrade electric grid and enable shore power for cruise ships. • Project replaces aging transmission lines, increasing capacity from 20 to 35 megawatts over four years. • Department of Energy covers $17M, city matches roughly $6M with possible state funding. • Application deadline is May 17.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Ketchikan, Alaska

Cover image for article: Ketchikan Council approves pursuit of $23M federal grant for electric grid upgrades

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

Kenai Parks Commission approves master plan, sends to City Council

Kenai Parks Commission unanimously approved a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan on May 7 and sent it to City Council, which will review it May 20 and vote in June.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Kenai

Cover image for article: Kenai Parks Commission approves master plan, sends to City Council

Friday, May 15, 2026Fri, May 15, 2026

Planning commission approves variance for multifamily housing on corner lot

Kenai Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing two multifamily buildings 10 feet from Cacnew Way instead of the standard 20 feet on a corner lot, citing safety improvements and housing demand.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Kenai, Alaska

Cover image for article: Planning commission approves variance for multifamily housing on corner lot

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wed, May 20, 2026

Mat-Su Planning Commission approves Deshka River watershed land classification

Mat-Su Planning Commission voted May 18 to classify borough-owned land along the Deshka River as watershed to protect cold-water salmon habitat, forwarding the resolution to the Assembly for final approval.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Cover image for article: Mat-Su Planning Commission approves Deshka River watershed land classification

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

Ketchikan Council selects Glenn Adams as new city manager

Ketchikan City Council voted 6–1 to hire Glenn Adams as city manager and utilities director. Adams has 26 years of military experience managing large facilities and previously led cities in Virginia and Texas.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Ketchikan

Cover image for article: Ketchikan Council selects Glenn Adams as new city manager

Thursday, May 14, 2026Thu, May 14, 2026

Cordova Planning Commission approves temporary RV for construction site

Cordova Planning Commission unanimously approved a temporary travel trailer to house construction workers at an industrial park lot for up to four or five months, with the trailer connecting to city water and sewer.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Cordova

Cover image for article: Cordova Planning Commission approves temporary RV for construction site

Thursday, May 14, 2026Thu, May 14, 2026

Tour operator reports 10 guests fell from Berth 3 dock; harbor board urges safety barrier

Tour operator reports 10 guests fell from unprotected Berth 3 dock. Ports and Harbors Board voted to recommend city install safety barriers where passengers disembark. Operator also disputes electrical bill that jumped from $250 to $1,600 monthly after city changed billing method.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Ketchikan

Cover image for article: Tour operator reports 10 guests fell from Berth 3 dock; harbor board urges safety barrier

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Juneau Assembly votes 8-1 to end gondola deal, repay Goldbelt $12.2M

Juneau Assembly votes 8-1 to end gondola deal with Goldbelt. • City must repay $12.2 million, including $10 million principal plus interest. • Rising costs made the project financially infeasible with public funds. • City can still explore future partnerships with Goldbelt or others.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Juneau Assembly votes 8-1 to end gondola deal, repay Goldbelt $12.2M

Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Platting Board approves Settler's Bay Unit 11 subdivision

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Platting Board approved a preliminary plat for Settler's Bay Unit 11.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Settler's Bay

Cover image for article: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Platting Board approves Settler's Bay Unit 11 subdivision

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

Alaska, Forest Service sign 20-year shared stewardship timber deal

Alaska and Forest Service signed a 20-year timber deal to jointly manage federal lands and boost restoration work. • State aims to harvest young growth forests in Southeast Alaska for 400 to 500 million board feet annually. • Current harvest is only 100 to 120 million board feet per year, down from nearly a billion three decades ago.

by Bill AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska, Forest Service sign 20-year shared stewardship timber deal

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

House suspends rules to carry gas pipeline bills into special session

Alaska House voted 28-10 to let two natural gas tax bills continue into special session alongside the governor's competing bill, overriding objections that lawmakers should focus only on the governor's proposal.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: House suspends rules to carry gas pipeline bills into special session

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

Alaska House approves three day recess for Memorial Day weekend during gas line special session

Alaska House votes to recess two weeks during special session on gas line taxation, allowing members to leave for Memorial Day weekend. • Opponents warn the break could delay the gas line bill, which they call the state's most urgent issue. • House also approves carrying over two companion bills on natural gas pipeline property taxes into the special session.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska House approves three day recess for Memorial Day weekend during gas line special session

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

Anchorage health facility secures federal approval for land transfer to expand services

Senate approved 3.37 acre land transfer to Southcentral Foundation to expand mental health services for Alaska Native people. • Committee advanced eight tribal land bills nationwide for housing and wildfire management. • Administration proposed major cuts to tribal services including 32 percent reduction to Indian Education bureau.

by Maggie AlaskaNews5mo ago

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: Anchorage health facility secures federal approval for land transfer to expand services

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

Alaska House concurs on health care and telehealth bill

Alaska House approved telehealth bill requiring insurers to pay same rates for remote visits as in-person care. • Bill removes geographic limits on telehealth use statewide. • Repeal of two state medical assistance programs included. • Measure now goes to governor.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Cover image for article: Alaska House concurs on health care and telehealth bill

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

Alaska House passes pay-card wage bill after fee provision removed

Alaska House passed a bill allowing employers to offer pay cards as an alternative to paychecks, with protections against merchant fees and free cash withdrawals. A provision to stop credit card companies from charging fees on restaurant tips and taxes was removed during committee review.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska House passes pay-card wage bill after fee provision removed

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

Dunleavy vetoes transit plan, calls special session on gas pipeline tax

Governor Dunleavy vetoed a statewide transit bill and called a special legislative session to address natural gas pipeline taxation, with Senate Finance Committee hearings beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Dunleavy vetoes transit plan, calls special session on gas pipeline tax

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

Alaska House passes corporate income tax bill for digital-era businesses

Alaska House approved a bill updating corporate income tax rules for digital businesses, passing 28-11. The measure lets Alaska collect revenue from out-of-state companies that operate without physical locations in the state.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Cover image for article: Alaska House passes corporate income tax bill for digital-era businesses

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

Alaska Senate rejects healthcare compact bill in 11-9 vote

Alaska Senate rejected a bill allowing out-of-state healthcare providers to practice through interstate compacts, voting 11-9 against it. Opponents worried providers would lack experience with Indigenous populations and Alaska's specific healthcare needs.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate rejects healthcare compact bill in 11-9 vote

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

Alaska Senate passes $13.9B operating budget with $200 energy relief

Alaska Senate approved $13.9B budget with $200 energy relief per person added to Permanent Fund Dividend. • Budget passed 17-3 and includes $11M for heating assistance and $29.1M in school fuel grants. • Operating budget maintains $44M surplus and now goes to House for final vote.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate passes $13.9B operating budget with $200 energy relief

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

Alaska Senate passes special education funding and Palmer judge bills

Alaska Senate unanimously passed bill increasing special education funding by 16 percent per student. • Senate also approved adding a fifth Superior Court judge in Palmer to reduce case backlog from 680 to 540 cases per judge.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Palmer

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate passes special education funding and Palmer judge bills

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

Alaska Senate rejects health care licensing compact bill

Alaska Senate rejected a health care licensing bill that would have let out-of-state providers practice in Alaska, voting 9-11 on concerns they lack Alaska-specific training and knowledge of Indigenous communities.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate rejects health care licensing compact bill

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

Alaska Senate passes bill for deaf and hard of hearing students

Alaska Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday requiring schools to better identify and support deaf and hard of hearing students, with no new state funding attached.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate passes bill for deaf and hard of hearing students

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

Alaska Legislature passes physician associate, pharmacist bill

Alaska Legislature passed a bill renaming physician assistants to physician associates and expanding pharmacist services like opioid overdose drug prescriptions without doctor referrals.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Cover image for article: Alaska Legislature passes physician associate, pharmacist bill

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

Alaska House passes bill repealing inactive state funds

Alaska House passed Senate Bill 163 unanimously Wednesday, repealing three inactive and empty state funds including the Public Access Fund and the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games Reserve Fund.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska House passes bill repealing inactive state funds

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

Alaska House passes bill aimed at software vendor lock-in

Alaska House passed a bill 26-13 to stop software vendors from forcing state and local governments into specific cloud platforms or locking them into expensive contracts.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

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

Alaska House passes bill removing tax-remittance deductions

Alaska House passed a bill removing tax-collection deductions for motor fuel, tobacco, and tire fees, expected to raise nearly $500,000 yearly.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

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

Alaska EMS Compact Folded Into Omnibus Bill, Passes Senate 13-7

Alaska Senate passed SB 256 on May 20, joining an interstate compact that lets EMTs and paramedics work across state lines without separate licenses in each state, while Alaska keeps full authority over discipline and scope of practice.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

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