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Mike Dunleavy
Governor · State of Alaska
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Mike Dunleavy is the 12th Governor of Alaska, first elected in 2018, and is focused on restoring trust in government and promoting new business and investment in the state. He is an American politician and educator who has served as governor since 2018.
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Gusts reached 111 mph on high ground near Metlakatla as storm cut power in Ketchikan
Wind gusts hit 111 mph near Metlakatla Thursday as the storm downed trees and knocked out power in northern Ketchikan.
Self-driving cars are coming to Alaska to practice in the snow
Waymo says it'll test self-driving cars in Alaska's snow this winter. The governor points to Fairbanks, where the snow stays and the sun barely shows up.
Anonymous texts push Eric Hafner, but no group has reported spending to support him
Alaskans got texts telling Democrats to vote for Eric Hafner, who's in federal prison. No group has reported paying to support him, and the texts don't say.
Dunleavy says signing off on a Peltola Senate win depends on his investigation
Asked whether he’d sign off on a Peltola Senate win, Dunleavy wouldn’t commit, saying his new investigation could affect whether the winner is seated.
Alaska's state farmland auction draws 55 bids on 19 parcels
“Getting these agriculture lands into production will help drive economic growth, fill Alaskans’ plates, and create lasting benefits for communities across the state for generations.”
Anchorage homes can now be framed with lumber graded at Alaska sawmills
Anchorage builders can now frame homes with Alaska wood graded by the sawmill that cut it, an alternative to stamped lumber from Canada and the Northwest.
Dunleavy orders state investigation after Times report on second Dan Sullivan
Days before the election, Dunleavy told DPS to investigate whether a reported effort to recruit Senate spoilers, including the second Sullivan, broke the law.
Alaska Energy Authority board votes Nov. 5 on a new look at the shelved Susitna dam
Alaska's energy authority votes Nov. 5 on a new look at the shelved Susitna dam, saying "time is of the essence" to catch tax credits worth up to half its cost.
Alaska barber and hairdresser board proposes dropping school size and inspection rules
Alaska's barber and hairdresser board wants to drop the notary on exam applications, a 1,000-square-foot school minimum and pre-license school inspections.
Alaska Airlines plans nonstop flights between Anchorage and Tokyo starting in May
“As the only U.S. domestic carrier serving Tokyo with scheduled service, the opportunities to see the Northern Lights or visit Denali National Park are closer than ever.”
Central Mat-Su firefighters will hand out free reflective treat bags Saturday
Central Mat-Su Fire Dept hands out free reflective treat bags Saturday, 1 to 7 pm, at five stations. • Ester holds a free Halloween festival Saturday, Kodiak runs a haunted house Friday and Saturday for food bank donations.
Alaskans won 81 pieces of state land, from $255,000 in Big Lake to a $7,500 cabin site
“Many Alaskans have built their lives around a deep connection to the land, and for eight years my administration expanded opportunities for residents to put down roots, invest in their future, and strengthen that bond.”
Alaska is in line for the third-largest share of federal grid money among states
Alaska is in line for $32.8 million more in federal grid money, third most of any state. Earlier rounds went to snow-sagged lines and sinking permafrost.
DNR commissioner says governor's office worked 'very closely' on land transfers to AIDEA
DNR's commissioner says the governor's office worked "very closely" on land transfers, including 20,000 free acres for AIDEA, after sending redacted records.
Alaska may drop 58 education rules, including a 90-day charter school deadline
The state school board wants comment on scrapping 58 education rules, including a 90-day charter school deadline and how library grants are split up.
Three candidates for governor pledge tribal affairs offices or liaisons at AFN forum
Three governor candidates told AFN delegates they'd add tribal affairs offices, advisors or liaisons to state government. Bernadette Wilson didn't take part.
Eric Forrer and former Rep. David Eastman sue Dunleavy and DNR in Juneau Superior Court
Eric Forrer and ex-Rep. David Eastman sued Dunleavy, the state and DNR in Juneau. What they want is anyone's guess; the complaint isn't online.
One person dies in a second-alarm fire at a gated Midtown Anchorage condo complex
One person died in a second-alarm fire at a gated Midtown Anchorage condo complex Thursday. Police evacuated residents door to door as 31 fire units responded.
Ketchikan's storm damage estimate tops $4 million as the state steps in
Ketchikan's storm damage estimate has topped $4 million, with a collapsed harbor storm drain added to the Ward Cove substation, and the state is helping pay.
State seeks help preventing falls that killed 74 older Alaskans in 2025
Falls led to 74 deaths among older Alaskans last year, the state says. It's now recruiting seniors, caregivers and clinics into a free prevention group.
Duffy announces $250 million federal grant to finish Port MacKenzie rail link
“this is over a $300 million proposition for Alaska”
State offices close Monday for Alaska Day, marking the 1867 transfer from Russia
“this momentous milestone in our State’s history”
State pays for Facebook and Instagram ads promoting Alaska's record under Dunleavy
Alaska has spent state money since Sept. 1 on Facebook and Instagram ads touting Gov. Dunleavy's record. The ads run weeks before Nov. 3, when Alaskans pick his successor and new legislators.
DOE awards ASRC subsidiary up to $49.8 million for Prudhoe Bay hydrate test site
The feds are paying an ASRC company up to $49.8 million to maintain a Prudhoe Bay methane hydrate test site and plan a possible second production test.
Anchorage weighs Eklutna water deals after utilities decline to back its bid for a vote
Anchorage tied its Eklutna water deals to Chugach and MEA backing its bid for a hydro vote. They declined, and the mayor wants the deals approved without it.
Dunleavy proclaims Charlie Kirk Day for a second year and Employment First Awareness Week
“by practicing civil dialogue, protecting the right of free expression, and preserving the liberty that defines our nation”
Copper Valley's first 20-year transportation plan lists $848 million in projects
The Copper Valley has no city or borough government, so its planning group wrote the region's first 20-year transportation plan. Comments are due Nov. 6.
Rule would require attorney general's OK for Alaska agencies to sue or settle
“This Order applies to DOR with respect to potential NRIs from the CBRF subaccount and to all state agencies generally with respect to engaging outside legal counsel.”
Driver strikes and kills man crossing East 15th Avenue in Anchorage
A driver struck and killed a man crossing East 15th Avenue at Medfra Street in Anchorage on Tuesday morning. The driver stayed, and no charges have been filed.
Murkowski joins bipartisan call for Trump to reverse decision allowing Russian diesel imports
Trump says Putin agreed to send diesel. Murkowski and six other senators say letting it in runs counter to a ban Congress passed 100-0 in 2022.
DEC plans to cut 20% of its discretionary rules by year's end under Dunleavy order
DEC plans to trim about 2,600 of its roughly 13,000 discretionary rules by year's end, including laser standards for a program it says it doesn't have.
Federal judge moves to restrict filings by plaintiff who brought 71 lawsuits in a year
A federal judge says one plaintiff filed 71 lawsuits in a year and moved to make her get court approval before filing anything else in Alaska federal court.
AIDEA takes over governor's energy conference with up to $400,000
Gov. Dunleavy leaves office in December. The energy conference he founded stays on: AIDEA's board approved up to $400,000 to run it in Anchorage in 2027.
Alaska labor agency scraps its rules for religious objectors to public unions
“Reduce the number of regulatory requirements by 15 percent by December 31, 2026”
State seeks consultant to design first formula for infant learning program money
Alaska is hiring a contractor to design its first structured formula for dividing Infant Learning Program grants among 15 regional programs, with a $200,000 contract and Oct. 28 proposal deadline.
State puts emergency erosion work on Talkeetna's only highway out to bid
The Susitna River has been chewing at the bank near the only highway into Talkeetna. The state wants erosion protection in place there by Dec. 15.
Dense fog advisories issued for Copper and Susitna valleys, with black ice risk
Fog and freezing temps raised black ice risk along the Richardson and Parks highways this week. It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week, fittingly.
Dunleavy proclaims Winter Weather Preparedness Week, urging safe driving and emergency kits
“Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death indirectly attributed to winter weather”
Anchorage Assembly takes up Eklutna water deals without RCA condition
Anchorage Assembly votes Tuesday on three Eklutna Lake water agreements after a condition Assembly members imposed in December became impossible to meet in court.
Navy commissions USS Ted Stevens in Whittier
“Senator Stevens understood something that remains just as important today: Alaska is central to America's security, not on the sidelines of it.”
Dunleavy approves first 20 groups for Alaska K-12 scholarships under new federal tax credit
“I’m pleased to approve this first round of 20 organizations so that Alaskan students can benefit from scholarship opportunities as soon as possible”
Anchorage sets Oct. 28 open house on Eklutna pumped storage options
“the Agreement does not provide any party the authority to unilaterally suspend or delay implementation of the Final Program”
Seoul protested U.S. Alaska LNG announcement, says investment remains under review
White House officials and Alaska leaders announced $50 billion-plus in Korean money for Alaska LNG. Seoul says it agreed only to review it, and protested.
Residential fires killed 14 Alaskans in 2025, governor's proclamation says
“We encourage all Alaskans to practice this year’s fire safety theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower!””
Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event
“He has been working on this gas line since 2012.”
Trump says South Korea will finance $50 billion of Alaska LNG; Seoul hasn't committed
“it's going to transform our great state for 50, 60, 70 years.”
Alaska seeks new public defender after Terrence Haas resigns from top post
Alaska is looking for a new public defender to lead the agency that represents people who can't afford a lawyer, a month after its last leader resigned.
Judicial Council tries again to fill Kotzebue and Nome superior court seats
Kotzebue and Nome are each without their only superior court judge. The Judicial Council is trying again to fill both, Kotzebue's for the third time.
Federal report puts Alaska's maternal death rate above the national rate but warns the count is small
Alaska's maternal death rate ran above the national rate in a new federal report, but it rests on 17 deaths and the report itself says to read it with caution.
Kenai Peninsula voters decide on school board term limits
Kenai Peninsula voters decide on school board term limits that would not keep anyone off a ballot until 2032. The assembly sent it to them 9-0.
