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Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Cover image for article: Alaska schedules three-day guide-outfitter exam sequence in December

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Alaska schedules three-day guide-outfitter exam sequence in December

Alaska schedules a three-day guide-outfitter exam in Anchorage in December, with applications due Oct. 26 for the first component.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

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Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

NMFS proposes removing economic data reporting requirements for BSAI trawl and crab programs

Federal fisheries managers proposed eliminating economic reporting requirements for Bering Sea trawl and crab harvesters, citing limited usefulness and cost savings.

by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago

Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, Alaska

Cover image for article: NMFS proposes removing economic data reporting requirements for BSAI trawl and crab programs

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Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Space Force nominee warns China's counter-space buildup is moving at 'breathtakingly fast' pace

A Space Force nominee told senators China is building anti-satellite weapons at alarming speed, justifying a proposed $71.1 billion budget that would nearly double the service's spending.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: Space Force nominee warns China's counter-space buildup is moving at 'breathtakingly fast' pace

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Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Anchorage Assembly to hear third version of public safety commission ordinance July 21

Anchorage Assembly will hear a third version of a public safety commission ordinance July 21, restoring an advisory forum vacant since January 2024.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

Cover image for article: Anchorage Assembly to hear third version of public safety commission ordinance July 21

Thursday, June 18, 2026Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Fairbanks subdivision stuck in limbo since 2018 seeks fourth extension, citing owners' divorce

Fairbanks Platting Board will decide July 15 whether to extend a subdivision's approval for a fourth time, after the owners' divorce halted road work needed to finish the eight-lot Nalak Subdivision.

by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago

Fairbanks, Alaska

Cover image for article: Fairbanks subdivision stuck in limbo since 2018 seeks fourth extension, citing owners' divorce

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Democrats challenge Sonderling on overtime rollbacks, education transfers at HELP hearing

Senate Democrats challenged Keith Sonderling's nomination as Labor secretary over his rollback of overtime protections for millions of workers and his transfer of education programs to his department.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: Democrats challenge Sonderling on overtime rollbacks, education transfers at HELP hearing

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

DNR proposes mandatory back-fees for unauthorized use of state land

DNR is making back-fees mandatory for unauthorized installations on state land, eliminating discretion to waive them and creating potential costs for utilities and pipeline operators.

by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: DNR proposes mandatory back-fees for unauthorized use of state land

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

A tiny Alaska post office runs out of a cabin, and the state wants to keep it

Skwentna's post office runs out of a private cabin at a fly-in airport, and the state just moved to renew the lease keeping it open.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Skwentna, Alaska

Cover image for article: A tiny Alaska post office runs out of a cabin, and the state wants to keep it

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Fairbanks weighs doubling a rec area and shifting trail approvals to staff

Fairbanks may nearly double the Isberg Recreation Area to 740 acres — and let future trails get built through staff review instead of public hearings.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Fairbanks

Cover image for article: Fairbanks weighs doubling a rec area and shifting trail approvals to staff

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alaska Zoo female brown bear transferred to solitary enclosure after June attack

Alaska Zoo moved a female brown bear to solitary housing after a June 14 fight with a male bear, sparking a petition for an independent review of the zoo's animal integration practices.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska Zoo female brown bear transferred to solitary enclosure after June attack

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Cyclospora cases nationally up sixfold; Alaska Department of Health urges produce washing

Cyclospora cases nationwide have jumped sixfold since May, and Alaska has recorded five cases this year; the CDC urges thorough washing of fresh produce under running water.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Cyclospora cases nationally up sixfold; Alaska Department of Health urges produce washing

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Snowpack flooding scatters Minto Flats pike, forcing anglers to adapt

Snowpack flooding at Minto Flats has scattered northern pike across wider habitat, forcing anglers to switch tactics and try alternative Interior lakes like Cushman and Little Harding.

by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago

Minto Flats, Alaska

Cover image for article: Snowpack flooding scatters Minto Flats pike, forcing anglers to adapt

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alaska Peninsula Bering Sea drainages: non-residents banned from keeping king salmon starting July 18

Non-resident anglers cannot keep king salmon in Bering Sea drainages starting July 18, while Alaska residents get a one-per-day limit.

by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska Peninsula

Cover image for article: Alaska Peninsula Bering Sea drainages: non-residents banned from keeping king salmon starting July 18

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Kodiak Borough holds public hearing on Ouzinkie tsunami shelter rezone

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held a public hearing July 16 on rezoning an Ouzinkie parcel to house the community's tsunami shelter and tribal offices.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Ouzinkie, Kodiak Island, Alaska

Cover image for article: Kodiak Borough holds public hearing on Ouzinkie tsunami shelter rezone

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

BLM opens comment window on Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans land allotment data collection

BLM is taking public comment by August 17 on renewing approval to process Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans' land allotment claims affecting over 1,000 eligible veterans and heirs.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: BLM opens comment window on Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans land allotment data collection

Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Chugach Electric proposes 3.5% rate hike to cover $11.2 million shortfall

Chugach Electric seeks a 3.5% rate increase to cover an $11.2 million shortfall, adding about $4.55 to typical monthly bills, with a decision expected by November 2026.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

Cover image for article: Chugach Electric proposes 3.5% rate hike to cover $11.2 million shortfall

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Anchorage's Assembly weighs censure — or removal — of George Martinez

The Anchorage Assembly votes Tuesday on two paths for George Martinez after a state ethics order — censure and close it, or launch removal proceedings. It's never done either in 50 years.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage's Assembly weighs censure — or removal — of George Martinez

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alaska Senate passes HB 381 oil and gas tax bill 11-8, with dissenters signaling more work ahead

Alaska Senate passed HB 381, the main bill enabling AK LNG, 11-8 Thursday, but dissenters flagged unresolved questions about a new income tax on oil and gas pass-through entities.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska Senate passes HB 381 oil and gas tax bill 11-8, with dissenters signaling more work ahead

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alaska lawmakers order audit of Board of Fisheries process

Alaska lawmakers voted unanimously to audit the Board of Fisheries' process after the Attorney General overturned five regulations citing ethics violations.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska lawmakers order audit of Board of Fisheries process

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Senate committee advances bill to give land to five landless SE Alaska Native communities

A Senate committee advanced a bill granting 115,000 acres to five landless Southeast Alaska Native communities. The wait is fifty years.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Southeast Alaska

Cover image for article: Senate committee advances bill to give land to five landless SE Alaska Native communities

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Conference draft keeps oil-and-gas pass-through tax, delays it to 2029

A House-Senate conference committee draft of HB 381 keeps a proposed income tax on oil-and-gas pass-through entities but delays collections to 2029.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Conference draft keeps oil-and-gas pass-through tax, delays it to 2029

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Alaska senators cast deciding votes to advance trade court nominee, 49-48

Alaska senators advanced a Trump trade-court nominee whose rulings could affect seafood exporters and the $90 million CDQ program supporting fishing communities.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska senators cast deciding votes to advance trade court nominee, 49-48

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Salmon River near Hyder still rising; road to Canada at risk

A glacial outburst flood is pushing the Salmon River higher near Hyder, threatening the community's only overland road out. Crest timing remains uncertain.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Hyder, Alaska

Cover image for article: Salmon River near Hyder still rising; road to Canada at risk

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

North Slope Borough approves $5M water and sewer increase after Point Lay freeze-up

North Slope Borough approved a $5 million increase to its water and sewer contract Monday after a village-wide freeze-up in Point Lay that has lasted since December 2025.

by Lucas Brown2mo ago

North Slope Borough, Alaska

Cover image for article: North Slope Borough approves $5M water and sewer increase after Point Lay freeze-up

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

North Slope Borough to seek $300K for second underwater rescue drone after Nuvuk response exposed gaps

North Slope Borough mayor seeks $300,000 for a second underwater rescue drone after a recent response left a volunteer behind due to equipment weight limits.

by Lucas Brown2mo ago

North Slope

Cover image for article: North Slope Borough to seek $300K for second underwater rescue drone after Nuvuk response exposed gaps

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Anchorage weighs $4M in park fencing as it works to hold reclaimed space

Anchorage votes July 21 on up to $4M in park fencing — a routine-looking contract that lands as the city works to hold parks it cleared of homeless camps.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage weighs $4M in park fencing as it works to hold reclaimed space

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Anchorage's landfill needs $1.9 million in new heavy equipment

Can you believe it equipment gets old! Womp Womp

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage's landfill needs $1.9 million in new heavy equipment

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alaska legislative auditor resigns after 34 years, replacement process underway

Alaska's legislative auditor Chris Curtis is resigning after 34 years, effective Aug. 30. The Legislature is hiring her replacement through a process that aims to seat a new auditor by August.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska legislative auditor resigns after 34 years, replacement process underway

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Tanana kings closed all season; chum fishing back open after run surges

Alaska closed all king salmon fishing in the Tanana River drainage through September 30 due to a weak forecast, but reopened chum fishing on July 8 after the summer run exceeded expectations.

by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago

Tanana River

Cover image for article: Tanana kings closed all season; chum fishing back open after run surges

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Copper River stays closed to commercial fishing as Chinook run tracks weak

Copper River commercial salmon fishing stays closed through at least Saturday as Chinook counts track weak, though subsistence fishers get a 12-hour window Thursday morning.

by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago

Copper River, Alaska

Cover image for article: Copper River stays closed to commercial fishing as Chinook run tracks weak

Monday, July 13, 2026Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Two Illinois men cited for unlicensed crewmember violations in Naknek-Kvichak Bay

Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited two Illinois men for employing unlicensed crew members during Bristol Bay salmon fishing on July 12, when new Board of Fisheries regulations took effect.

by Bill AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago

Naknek-Kvichak Bay, Alaska

Cover image for article: Two Illinois men cited for unlicensed crewmember violations in Naknek-Kvichak Bay

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Alaska LNG tax bill advances to floor on split conference committee votes

Alaska's Legislature advanced a revised LNG tax bill that replaces municipal property taxes with a state volumetric tax, redirecting an estimated $500 million in annual local revenue by 2033.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska LNG tax bill advances to floor on split conference committee votes

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Yukon Chinook count at Eagle stands at 1,633, a third of average; ADF&G launches telemetry study

Yukon Chinook salmon are running at one-third of normal, forcing subsistence closures, and ADF&G is tagging fish to find out why.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Yukon River, Alaska

Cover image for article: Yukon Chinook count at Eagle stands at 1,633, a third of average; ADF&G launches telemetry study

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

A downtown Anchorage race with trail miles and maybe a Denali view

Anchorage's Skinny Raven Half & 10K hits the Delaney Park Strip Sunday — trail miles, maybe a Denali view, and an easy one to spectate. Sign up before prices jump Thursday night.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

Cover image for article: A downtown Anchorage race with trail miles and maybe a Denali view

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

A Washington pharmacy fight could hit Alaska's military families hardest

Alaska is full of military families on TRICARE — and a D.C. fight over its pharmacy contract could hit here hardest, where losing a local pharmacy means a plane ride or unreliable mail-order meds.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: A Washington pharmacy fight could hit Alaska's military families hardest

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Peltola campaign opens grant program for Alaska artists

Mary Peltola's Senate campaign is offering grants to Alaska artists for new work, with applications due August 7 and selected pieces shown in an October 9 auction.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Peltola campaign opens grant program for Alaska artists

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Fairbanks rally targets data centers as Air Force pursues Eielson lease

Air Force is exploring AI data center leases at Eielson while a community group rallies Saturday against 15 proposed statewide data centers over power grid and revenue concerns.

by Melinda Communities.Newsadded 2mo ago

Fairbanks, Alaska

Cover image for article: Fairbanks rally targets data centers as Air Force pursues Eielson lease

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Anchorage police and fire overtime budgets built on 2010 math, OMB says

Anchorage police and fire overtime budgets are running millions over approved limits because the city has not updated the math since roughly 2010, OMB told the Assembly on Thursday.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Anchorage, Alaska

Cover image for article: Anchorage police and fire overtime budgets built on 2010 math, OMB says

Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wed, Jul 15, 2026

A collapsing salmon season could force Cordova to cut services this winter

Cordova's budget runs on fishing-fleet fuel taxes. With Prince William Sound's pink salmon a no-show, a council member is warning of service cuts this winter.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Cordova, Alaska

Cover image for article: A collapsing salmon season could force Cordova to cut services this winter

Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Hikers take two days. Crow Pass runners do it in hours

The Crow Pass Crossing sends 150 runners 23.5 miles across glaciers, brush, and a cold river Saturday, with no aid stations. Hikers take two days; the fastest finish in about three hours.

by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago

Girdwood, Alaska

Cover image for article: Hikers take two days. Crow Pass runners do it in hours

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