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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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Monday, May 11, 2026Mon, May 11, 2026

Wrangell Assembly adds mystery item to May 12 agenda at last minute

Wrangell Assembly added an unexplained agenda item with less than 24 hours notice before its May 12 meeting, giving residents little time to prepare comment.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Wrangell

Sunday, May 10, 2026Sun, May 10, 2026

Senate panel advances bill adding faculty member to university board

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Halibut Landings Lag 80% Behind Quota as Prices Hit $7/lb

Halibut landings lag at 18 percent of quota by early May as dock prices hold strong at $6 to $7 per pound, while sablefish catches outpace expectations.

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Alaska Senate Finance Committee unanimously advanced a bill to add a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents, with implementation delayed to February 2027.

by Alaska News5mo ago

State Capitol

Cover image for article: Senate panel advances bill adding faculty member to university board

Sunday, May 10, 2026Sun, May 10, 2026

Anchor River Chinook Peak Shifts Two Weeks Later, Data Shows

Anchor River Chinook salmon now peak about two weeks later than they did 25 years ago, shifting from early June to late June or early July, according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game weir data.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Kenai Peninsula

Senate Finance advances early intervention services expansion

Alaska Senate Finance Committee approved legislation to expand early intervention services for children with developmental delays, giving the state more time to update its Medicaid plan.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Senate Finance advances early intervention services expansion

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

Douglas man to share journey building traditional Inupiaq qayaq

Douglas resident Lou Logan presents his year-long project building a traditional Inupiaq qayaq at the Alaska State Museum on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m., free admission.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Thursday, May 7, 2026Thu, May 7, 2026

Senate panel advances compromise on fish processor sick leave

Senate panel advanced a compromise limiting paid sick leave for seasonal fish processors to 48 hours per year, with a 30-day waiting period, modifying voter-approved requirements.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Senate panel advances compromise on fish processor sick leave

Wednesday, May 6, 2026Wed, May 6, 2026

Interior transfers 1.4 million acres in Dalton corridor to Alaska

Interior transferred 1.4 million acres along the Dalton Corridor to Alaska, completing 96% of the state's statehood land entitlement, though some Alaska Native tribes have sued over the selections.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tue, May 5, 2026 · From Apr 19

Rural Alaska faces fuel crisis as prices surge, shortages loom

Rural Alaska fuel prices could double this year, with gas hitting $17.50 per gallon in some villages and diesel potentially reaching $6 per gallon, threatening heating and power during winter.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Rural Alaskans

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tue, May 5, 2026

Recent High School Graduate Appointed to Alaska State Medical Board

A 19-year-old high school graduate with no medical background was appointed to Alaska's State Medical Board, which licenses physicians.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, Alaska

Cover image for article: Recent High School Graduate Appointed to Alaska State Medical Board

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tue, May 5, 2026

19-year-old homeschool graduate appointed to State Medical Board

Alaska Senate committee questioned 19-year-old Hannah Milkey's qualifications to serve on the State Medical Board, noting she has no medical training, CPR certification, or investigative experience.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: 19-year-old homeschool graduate appointed to State Medical Board

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tue, May 5, 2026

Engine Trouble Strands Columbia Ferry at Whittier Dock for Four Hours

Engine trouble stranded the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia at Whittier for four hours on May 5, delaying hundreds of passengers and dozens of vehicles headed to Prince William Sound.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Whittier

Friday, February 13, 2026Fri, Feb 13, 2026

Fairbanks Borough mails 2026 property assessment notices

Fairbanks Borough mailed 2026 property assessment notices in late January, and values may have risen even if your home hasn't changed, based on neighborhood sales and market conditions.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Fairbanks North Star Borough

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Thursday, February 26, 2026Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Airport firefighting trucks fail, leaving Juneau one flat tire from losing all flights

Juneau's airport nearly lost all commercial flights this month when two firefighting trucks failed simultaneously, leaving it dependent on a borrowed truck from Gustavus that must return by May 1.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

CBJ

Cover image for article: Airport firefighting trucks fail, leaving Juneau one flat tire from losing all flights

Thursday, April 30, 2026Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Alaska DOT files five equipment bids for snow blowers, paint trucks, road maintenance gear

Alaska DOT filed five equipment bids for snow blowers, paint trucks, tractors, and other road maintenance gear, likely planning ahead for the 2026-2027 winter season.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Thursday, March 12, 2026Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Mat-Su Parks Recruiting Summer Trail Crew, Campground Workers

Mat-Su Borough Parks is hiring seasonal trail crew and campground workers for summer 2025, with positions offering training in sustainable trail building and facility management.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, USA

Cover image for article: Mat-Su Parks Recruiting Summer Trail Crew, Campground Workers

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

House panel hears bill to extend confidentiality to tribal victim advocates

House Bill 384 would grant tribal victim advocates the same legal confidentiality protections currently held by nonprofit and military counselors.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: House panel hears bill to extend confidentiality to tribal victim advocates

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

Mat-Su Emergency Services Certifies 25 Responders in Trench Rescue

Twenty-five Mat-Su emergency responders earned trench rescue certification this week, spreading specialized rescue skills across the borough where collapses happen regularly.

by Alaska News5mo ago

MAT-SU

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

Alaska Universities Report 73% Jump in Teacher Pipeline Enrollment

University of Alaska teacher pipeline enrollment jumped 73 percent, with the university awarding over $1 million in scholarships to 109 candidates as the state works to fill 324 teacher vacancies.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, AK, USA

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

House panel advances travel insurance consumer protection bill

Alaska House panel advanced HB 302 to update travel insurance rules for the first time since 2013, joining 42 states with stronger consumer protections.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, AK, USA

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

Galena School District Shows Early Learning Drives Math, Reading Gains

Galena School District's early learning programs show students performing above national math and reading norms, but most programs depend on grants that may not be sustainable long-term.

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

Survey shows 70% of Alaskans support renewable energy and natural gas pipelines, but backing drops if costs rise or state investment is needed. • Rural Alaska faces energy crisis. Fairbanks burned 250,000 gallons of diesel daily last winter when natural gas power became unavailable. • Nuclear awareness grew from 25% to 40% between 2023 and 2025, with support rising as residents learned about microreactors.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Juneau, AK, USA

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

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

Nenana pioneers Alaska's first biochar boiler for municipal heating

Nenana installed Alaska's first biochar boiler for municipal heating, burning wood chips and waste at 2,000 degrees, but a city official warned the system demands daily monitoring and every-other-day refills, not a hands-off solution like oil heat.

by Bill AlaskaNews5mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Nenana pioneers Alaska's first biochar boiler for municipal heating

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

Utqiaġvik tribal college buys land for permanent campus

Iḷisaġvik College, Alaska's only tribal college, has purchased land in Utqiaġvik to build a permanent campus after operating without one.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Utqiaġvik tribal college buys land for permanent campus

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

Oklo targets 2030 for Alaska's first small nuclear reactor at Eielson

Oklo builds Alaska's first small nuclear reactor at Eielson Air Force Base, starting 2027, operating 2030. • 5 megawatts electricity plus steam for base heating needs. • Over 300 construction jobs, 70 to 80 permanent positions. • Based on proven fast reactor design with 400 years global experience.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Eielson Air Force Base

Cover image for article: Oklo targets 2030 for Alaska's first small nuclear reactor at Eielson

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

Alaska LNG project secures financing proposals, targets 2027 construction start

Alaska LNG secured private financing to build 800-mile pipeline from North Slope to Cook Inlet, targeting 2027 construction start and 2029 gas delivery. • Needs tax stabilization law and utility regulator approval to proceed. • Export facility would sell 20 million tonnes of LNG yearly, mostly to Asia. • Project addresses Cook Inlet gas shortage and aims to lower Alaska energy costs.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG project secures financing proposals, targets 2027 construction start

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

Alaska Launches Mobile Benefits App in State With Spotty Rural Internet

Alaska launched a mobile app May 20 for residents to apply for eight public assistance programs including Medicaid and SNAP, though paper and phone options remain available for those without reliable internet access.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska Launches Mobile Benefits App in State With Spotty Rural Internet

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

Alaska LNG Project Targets 2029 Gas Delivery as Developer Reports Major Contract Awards

Alaska LNG project targets 2029 gas delivery after awarding major construction contracts, but needs legislative approval of a 6 cent per MCF tax rate within three weeks to reach final financing.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG Project Targets 2029 Gas Delivery as Developer Reports Major Contract Awards

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

Pikka field begins oil production on Alaska's North Slope

Pikka field on Alaska's North Slope began oil production this week and is expected to add about 80,000 barrels per day to state output.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Monday, May 18, 2026Mon, May 18, 2026

Alaska deploys $272M rural health program through regional meetings

Alaska is holding regional planning meetings to decide how to spend a $272 million federal rural health program, with sessions scheduled in Mat-Su Valley on June 4 and Anchorage on Sept. 22.

by Maggie AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

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

Deadhorse Airport fence project reaches 3,500 feet of installation

Crews installed 3,500 feet of fence at Deadhorse Airport. • Work continues on 24 Northern Region road and bridge projects. • Travelers should check 511 for ongoing construction delays.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Northern Alaska

Wednesday, May 13, 2026Wed, May 13, 2026

State partners with Skagway startup to sell Alaska-made goods online

Alaska's Made in Alaska program launches a free online marketplace with Skagway startup Voyij on June 1, giving permit holders access to 10 million cruise and airline customers at no upfront cost.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Alaska

Friday, May 1, 2026Fri, May 1, 2026

Generations Southeast brings CDL simulator training to Juneau, Prince of Wales

Generations Southeast installed virtual driving simulators in Juneau and Klawock so residents can train for commercial driver licenses without leaving Southeast Alaska.

by Alaska News5mo ago

Southeast

Cover image for article: Generations Southeast brings CDL simulator training to Juneau, Prince of Wales

Thursday, April 2, 2026Thu, Apr 2, 2026

Tlingit & Haida building two education campuses on Prince of Wales

Tlingit & Haida is building two early education campuses on Prince of Wales Island, opening summer 2026, to expand Head Start and childcare access with Tlingit and Haida language immersion.

by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago

Prince of Wales

Cover image for article: Tlingit & Haida building two education campuses on Prince of Wales

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

Governor Dunleavy touts gas pipeline, credits Trump for reversing federal limits

Governor Dunleavy said the Alaska gas pipeline project has momentum now that the Trump administration has reversed federal restrictions, and he called on Congress to streamline permitting and limit legal challenges to projects.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Governor Dunleavy touts gas pipeline, credits Trump for reversing federal limits

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

Alaska Senate urges apprentice hiring goals for veterans on defense projects

Alaska Senate unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress to set hiring goals for apprentices and veteran apprentices on U.S. Defense Department construction projects.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate urges apprentice hiring goals for veterans on defense projects

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

Senate Republicans link Cook Inlet gas decline to rural power costs

Senate Republicans warn Cook Inlet gas decline will raise rural power costs through state subsidy program. • Caucus calls energy shortage an existential crisis and pushes Legislature to build gasline instead of importing liquefied gas. • Three priorities set for special session: cut energy costs, create jobs from pipeline, manage resources for public benefit.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

JUNEAU

Cover image for article: Senate Republicans link Cook Inlet gas decline to rural power costs

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

Alaska energy conference closes with call to protect economic freedom

Dunleavy and business author Wade say Alaska must cut regulations to compete for investment and jobs. • Wade argued over-regulation keeps poor nations poor, citing special economic zones as a model. • Dunleavy said a major energy project awaits legislature approval and could create thousands of jobs. • Wade told energy industry reliable, affordable power is essential to human flourishing.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska energy conference closes with call to protect economic freedom

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

Alaska's Off-Grid Communities Face Rising Diesel Costs as Governor Promotes Solar Alternative

Alaska Governor Dunleavy urged the state's 220-plus off-grid communities to adopt solar power paired with batteries and diesel backup to cut fuel costs as diesel prices rise for winter orders.

by Maggie AlaskaNews5mo ago

Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska's Off-Grid Communities Face Rising Diesel Costs as Governor Promotes Solar Alternative

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

Begich cites $163M Alaska oil lease sale as proof federal certainty drives investment

Rep. Nick Begich cited a record $163 million Alaska oil lease sale as evidence that federal policy certainty drives energy investment, and called for faster permitting to unlock Alaska's oil, gas, and geothermal resources for national security.

by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

Cover image for article: Begich cites $163M Alaska oil lease sale as proof federal certainty drives investment

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