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Monday, June 8, 2026Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Cover image for article: AHFC board to vote June 24 on affordable housing award criteria

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AHFC board to vote June 24 on affordable housing award criteria

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation board votes June 24 on criteria for distributing tax credits and financing for affordable housing across the state.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Anchorage

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Saturday, June 6, 2026Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Hilcorp seeks state lease for 1,330-acre gas storage field in Kenai

Hilcorp filed Friday for a state lease to store natural gas in 1,330 acres of subsurface rock beneath Kenai, with public comments due July 7.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Kenai Peninsula

Cover image for article: Hilcorp seeks state lease for 1,330-acre gas storage field in Kenai

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Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Smokejumpers stop half-acre fire across Yukon River from Circle

Six smokejumpers stopped a half-acre wildfire burning across the Yukon River from Circle on June 12, using hose lines and coordinating water drops to protect the nearby community.

by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Circle

Cover image for article: Smokejumpers stop half-acre fire across Yukon River from Circle

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Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Alaska Board of Game proposes hunting, trapping rules for Ambler Road

Alaska Board of Game is proposing hunting and trapping restrictions in Game Management Units 23 and 24 if the 211-mile Ambler Road is built across the Brooks Range. Public hearings are July 22-23 in Fairbanks.

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

Fairbanks

Cover image for article: Alaska Board of Game proposes hunting, trapping rules for Ambler Road

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Smokejumpers deploy to Star Fire near Eagle on Taylor Highway

Smokejumpers deployed to the Star Fire burning 5 to 8 acres near milepost 149 on the Taylor Highway south of Eagle, with 12 jumpers constructing fireline Thursday evening.

by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago

Eagle, Alaska

Cover image for article: Smokejumpers deploy to Star Fire near Eagle on Taylor Highway

Friday, June 12, 2026

Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Alaska logs 13 new wildfire investigations in 72 hours

Alaska fire agencies opened 13 wildfire investigations in three days as a Red Flag Warning and burn permit suspensions took effect across Interior Alaska due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels.

by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska logs 13 new wildfire investigations in 72 hours

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Ambler landfill fire burns Native allotment, raises toxic smoke fears

A landfill fire that started June 4 in Ambler has burned nearly 1,500 acres including a Native allotment, with smoke from burning trash posing health risks to elders, children, and people with heart or lung conditions.

by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Ambler

Cover image for article: Ambler landfill fire burns Native allotment, raises toxic smoke fears

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Palmer faces blowing dust, 45-mph gusts as Gulf storm hits Sunday

Palmer and the Lower Matanuska Valley will face 45-mph wind gusts and blowing dust Sunday, creating hazardous driving conditions on the Glenn Highway.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Palmer, Alaska

Cover image for article: Palmer faces blowing dust, 45-mph gusts as Gulf storm hits Sunday

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Red Flag Warnings span Interior Alaska as fire season intensifies

Delta didn't start a fire. But it could be burning, cause the wind is churning.

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Red Flag Warnings span Interior Alaska as fire season intensifies

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

60 mph gusts forecast for Portage, Anchorage Hillside Sunday

Strong winds with gusts to 60 mph will hit Portage and Anchorage Hillside on Sunday, with potential for downed trees and power outages.

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: 60 mph gusts forecast for Portage, Anchorage Hillside Sunday

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

North Slope rivers expected to rise as snowmelt, rain combine

It's finally spring in the arctic

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

North Slope

Cover image for article: North Slope rivers expected to rise as snowmelt, rain combine

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Gale-force winds, 15-foot seas forecast for Yakutat waters this weekend

Gale-force winds and 15-foot seas will hit Yakutat waters Friday night through Sunday, with heavy rain expected to bring 2 to 4 inches to the area.

by Alaska News3mo ago

City and Borough of Yakutat

Cover image for article: Gale-force winds, 15-foot seas forecast for Yakutat waters this weekend

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Delta Junction faces back-to-back Red Flag days with 55 mph gusts

Delta Junction faces Red Flag Warnings Saturday and Sunday with 55 mph gusts, 20 percent humidity, and dry grass ready to burn. Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection urges residents to skip burning this weekend.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Delta Junction faces back-to-back Red Flag days with 55 mph gusts

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Anchorage School Board adopts class size policy under state mandate

Anchorage School Board voted unanimously to adopt state-mandated class size limits of 23 for elementary and 30 for middle and high school. • The board also adopted smaller evidence-based targets it cannot currently afford, requiring annual cost analysis to document the funding gap.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage School Board adopts class size policy under state mandate

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

GVEA updates rules for connecting generators 20 MW and larger

Golden Valley Electric Association filed rules for connecting large power plants to the Interior grid as the Fairbanks region lost access to cheaper outside power and now depends entirely on local generation.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: GVEA updates rules for connecting generators 20 MW and larger

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Alaska House passes new tax structure for Alaska LNG pipeline aimed at attracting investors

The Alaska House just passed the latest tax framework meant to finally install the LNG pipeline. Next, the Senate. Maybe. Pipeline still pending.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska House passes new tax structure for Alaska LNG pipeline aimed at attracting investors

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Eklutna subdivision wins road-deferral variance

Anchorage Platting Board approved road-deferral variances for Eklutna LLC to subdivide three tracts into two lots, including one for the future Eklutna Gathering Center, with conditions on paving standards and a 24-month deadline to record the plat.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Eklutna subdivision wins road-deferral variance

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Anchorage to issue $55.2M in bonds for roads, parks, fire equipment

Anchorage will issue $55.2 million in general obligation bonds in July for roads, parks, fire equipment, and transit, with annual debt service of $4.0 million paid by property taxpayers.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage to issue $55.2M in bonds for roads, parks, fire equipment

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Anchorage police to train 10 officers in mental-health crisis response

Anchorage police will train up to ten officers and dispatchers in mental health crisis response this fall using a $50,000 state grant and $1,100 in city matching funds.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage police to train 10 officers in mental-health crisis response

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Anchorage appropriates $2.5M in federal transit grants for bus fleet

Anchorage Assembly approved $6.6 million in federal and local funding on June 9 to replace aging buses, expand paratransit service, and maintain the People Mover fleet.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage appropriates $2.5M in federal transit grants for bus fleet

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Cook Inlet beluga population still declining 16 years after listing

NOAA Fisheries is hiring an Alaska woman-owned business to photograph and identify Cook Inlet beluga whales. Bids are due June 26 for a two-year contract starting September 2026. • The Cook Inlet beluga population has dropped 75 percent since 1979 to about 331 whales and is the only endangered beluga stock in Alaska.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Cook Inlet

Cover image for article: Cook Inlet beluga population still declining 16 years after listing

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Juneau aggregate firm settles EPA stormwater violations for $12,797

EPA settled stormwater violations with Juneau aggregate firm Colaska Inc. for $12,797 over missing inspection reports and documentation at its AggPro site that discharges into Lemon Creek.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Juneau

Cover image for article: Juneau aggregate firm settles EPA stormwater violations for $12,797

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Kotzebue Sound crab opener set for June 15 with no buyers registered

Alaska opens Kotzebue Sound red king crab fishing June 15 with a 10,000-pound limit, but no registered buyers, forcing fishermen to sell directly to dockside customers instead of processors.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Kotzebue Sound

Cover image for article: Kotzebue Sound crab opener set for June 15 with no buyers registered

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

JBER seeks contractor for youth sports officials after 6-month gap

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is hiring a contractor to provide certified sports officials for youth programs serving 1,240 games annually across six sports after operating six months without professional officiating.

by Alaska News3mo ago

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Cover image for article: JBER seeks contractor for youth sports officials after 6-month gap

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Both cranes on Cordova's Drive Down Dock are out of service at the height of Copper River salmon season

Bad timing for fishing season as Cordova Drive down dock crane is not up to snuff

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Cordova

Cover image for article: Both cranes on Cordova's Drive Down Dock are out of service at the height of Copper River salmon season

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Alaska Building Trades, LNG subsidiary sign worker hiring pact

8 Star Alaska, a Glenfarre LNG subsidiary, signed a hiring agreement with Alaska Building Trades Councils on June 11 to prioritize Alaska workers for the 800-mile pipeline and LNG terminal. • The Alaska Legislature is considering House Bill 381 to cut project taxes and cap gas prices at $16 per unit for state utilities.

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Cover image for article: Alaska Building Trades, LNG subsidiary sign worker hiring pact

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Petersburg fire training center relocation could cost $800,000-plus

Petersburg fire department must move its training facility from the airport by December 31, with relocation costs exceeding $800,000 and no confirmed funding source yet identified.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Petersburg

Cover image for article: Petersburg fire training center relocation could cost $800,000-plus

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Sitnasuak Buys the River the Gold Rush Left Behind

Land the gold rush claimed a century ago now belongs to Sitnasuak — permanently undevelopable, which lawyers may someday find interesting.

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

Nome

Cover image for article: Sitnasuak Buys the River the Gold Rush Left Behind

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Basher parking plan rises after city estimate showed need for more

Bashing in Basher, but can't unbash what's been bashered.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Basher Trailhead, Anchorage

Cover image for article: Basher parking plan rises after city estimate showed need for more

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Utqiaġvik records second-coldest May high in 105 years

Utqiaġvik recorded its second-coldest May high in 105 years at 29°F while most of the Arctic ran warm, triggering river ice jams that flooded Holy Cross and its airstrip in late May.

by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Utqiaġvik records second-coldest May high in 105 years

Thursday, June 11, 2026Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Cook Political Report shifts Alaska Senate race to Toss Up as Peltola leads Sullivan

Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan 49.4 percent to 44.2 percent in a new poll of Alaska's U.S. Senate race, but falls short of the 50 percent needed to win under ranked-choice voting.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Cook Political Report shifts Alaska Senate race to Toss Up as Peltola leads Sullivan

Thursday, June 11, 2026Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Coast Guard to station three icebreakers in Kodiak, Seward

The Coast Guard will station two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak and one in Seward once infrastructure is built, adding a fourth icebreaker to Alaska's fleet with first delivery expected in 2028.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Kodiak and Seward, Alaska

Cover image for article: Coast Guard to station three icebreakers in Kodiak, Seward

Thursday, June 11, 2026Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Coast Guard to homeport four icebreakers in Alaska

Coast Guard will homeport four icebreakers in Alaska, with two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak by 2028 and a third in Seward, following $3.5 billion in federal funding.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Coast Guard to homeport four icebreakers in Alaska

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Cook Inlet Housing breaks ground on 24 senior apartments in Anchorage

Cook Inlet Housing Authority will build 24 senior apartments in Anchorage by 2027. This project addresses a housing cost burden for seniors who spend over a third of their income on rent.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Cook Inlet Housing breaks ground on 24 senior apartments in Anchorage

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Kreiss-Tomkins tries to make up ground, launches six-figure ad buy in governor's race

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former Sitka legislator, launched a six-figure ad campaign across Meta, YouTube, and radio for Alaska's 2026 governor's race, focusing on schools, fisheries, and cost of living.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Kreiss-Tomkins tries to make up ground, launches six-figure ad buy in governor's race

Thursday, June 11, 2026Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Senate committee advances hydropower bill backed by Murkowski

Senate committee passed a bill backed by Senator Murkowski that eliminates federal approval requirements for routine hydropower maintenance in Alaska and speeds up permitting for small wave, tidal, and river-current energy projects.

by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Senate committee advances hydropower bill backed by Murkowski

Saturday, June 13, 2026Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Anchorage zoning board to review variance criteria changes

Anchorage's zoning board will review Thursday a draft ordinance that would change how the city evaluates requests for relief from setback and other dimensional zoning rules, with a recommendation to follow to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage zoning board to review variance criteria changes

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Petersburg police, fire face staffing crisis with 5 open positions

Petersburg police have three dispatcher and two patrol officer vacancies while fire and EMS rely on volunteers with limited actual response capacity, complicating plans to expand services to Thomas Bay.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Petersburg

Cover image for article: Petersburg police, fire face staffing crisis with 5 open positions

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Where Alaska's fire morels may pop next

Oh, Mushroom hunters / Information they kept close / Now for all to know

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Alaska

Cover image for article: Where Alaska's fire morels may pop next

Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Wasilla resource fair connects Mat-Su families with disability services

LINKS Resource Center hosts a free disability services fair June 18 in Wasilla with resource tables, activities, and food for Mat-Su families.

by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago

Wasilla

Cover image for article: Wasilla resource fair connects Mat-Su families with disability services

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