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Alaska launches new online system to report elder abuse, harm
Alaska's Division of Senior and Disabilities Services has launched a new federally compliant online reporting system for vulnerable adult harm, critical incidents, and assisted living complaints, with the old system redirecting until May 22, 2026.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAIAlaska Marijuana Board schedules special session on Anchorage ordinance
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board has scheduled a special meeting for June 3, 2026, to address Anchorage Administrative Order 360, separate from its regular June meeting.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAINew Forensic Methods May Help Alaska Museums Identify Ancestors
Alaska State Museum and Sheldon Jackson Museum will host a virtual meeting on May 19, 2026, featuring a University of Alaska researcher presenting new forensic methods to identify ancestral remains and connect them to descendant communities as part of NAGPRA compliance efforts.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAINome subsistence salmon fishers face new weekly schedule, 25-fish limits
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has established a Wednesday-to-Monday subsistence fishing schedule and 25-fish household limits for Norton Sound salmon fisheries in 2026, prioritizing escapement and subsistence needs over commercial harvest.
by Alaska Newsadded 4mo ago3 min readAIInterior Secretary Burgum to address Alaska energy conference
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will address the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference while holding dual federal roles overseeing both regulatory authority and energy production advocacy.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Donlin Gold targets 2027 investment decision on $10B Alaska mine
One of Alaska's largest-ever mining projects is nearing a final investment decision within 18 months, with construction potentially starting in 2028 for a 27-year operation producing 1 million ounces of gold annually.
by Alaska News4mo ago4 min readAI
Gas Line Developer Warns Tax Hike Would Delay Project, Jeopardize 2029 Deadline
Glenfarn Alaska LNG told House Finance that the 15-cent volumetric tax in the Resources Committee version would delay the project's final investment decision and threaten the 2029 completion timeline, calling the rate economically unworkable.
by Alaska News4mo ago4 min readAI
Senate panel advances bill cutting sick leave for seafood workers
The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee advanced legislation Wednesday that would reduce paid sick leave for seasonal seafood processing workers from 56 to 48 hours annually and cap monthly usage at 12 hours.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska Legislature Passes Bill Recognizing Gold, Silver as Legal Tender
The Alaska Legislature has passed HB 1, which recognizes gold and silver as legal tender and exempts precious metal transactions from local sales taxes, with the bill now awaiting Governor Dunleavy's signature.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAIAlaska House doubles bulk fuel loan cap to $1.5 million
The Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation raising the bulk fuel loan cap from $750,000 to $1.5 million for communities under 2,000 people, responding to soaring fuel costs driven by overseas conflict and the coldest Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta winter in 15 years.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Senate passes cryptocurrency kiosk consumer protection bill unanimously
The Alaska Senate voted 20-0 Tuesday to pass legislation requiring licensing, transaction limits, and fraud protections for cryptocurrency kiosks after Alaskans lost over $26 million to online fraud in 2024.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska Senate passes bill to expand early intervention for delayed children
The Alaska Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday to expand access to developmental services for infants and toddlers by lowering the eligibility threshold, a change supporters say could save the state $38.9 million annually.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Railbelt power grid operator schedules three subcommittee meetings in two days
The Railbelt Transmission Organization will hold three subcommittee meetings in two days this week to advance work on technical standards, tariff structure, and financing for Alaska's largest power grid.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAIBering Strait School District holds second budget meeting in nine days
The Bering Strait School District scheduled its second Finance and Budget Committee meeting in nine days for May 13, 2026, as the board works through budget planning for 15 schools serving 1,800 students in remote northwest Alaska villages.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAIFederal Decision Keeps Chinook Management in Alaska's Hands
NMFS ruled that Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon do not warrant ESA listing, preserving Alaska's state control over fisheries management after a court-ordered review deadline.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAICraig, Klawock anglers face new ban on filleting fish at sea
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has banned marine anglers from filleting or de-heading certain fish at sea before returning to Craig and Klawock ports to enable creel sampling for fisheries management data.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAIUpper Copper River king salmon fishery requires new permit in 2026
Alaska Department of Fish and Game now requires a free individual permit for all anglers targeting king salmon in the Upper Copper River drainage, with mandatory harvest reporting by August 31, 2026.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAISitka cemetery caretaker Bob Sam honored after decades of quiet service
Bob Sam of Sitka received the 2026 First Lady's Volunteer Award for more than 30 years of quietly maintaining and restoring the community's cemeteries as he steps back from the work.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAIState to use fish pesticide in Sucker Lake to kill invasive pike
Alaska Department of Fish and Game will apply Rotenone fish pesticide to Sucker Lake in August 2026 to kill invasive northern pike, expanding a suppression program that has been limited to side sloughs since 2011.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAIState partners with Skagway startup to sell Alaska-made goods online
Alaska's Made in Alaska program has partnered with Skagway-based e-commerce platform Voyij to launch a free online marketplace for state permit holders starting June 1, 2026, connecting rural artisans with global customers through existing cruise line and airline partnerships.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAIAlaska Senate Passes Right to Repair Bill for Consumer Electronics
The Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 111 on May 11, 2026, requiring manufacturers to provide repair documentation, tools, and parts for consumer electronics to owners and independent technicians.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAIKetchikan charter operators to discuss new fishing rules May 21
Alaska Department of Fish and Game will meet with Ketchikan charter boat operators on May 21 to discuss new sport fishing regulations for the 2026 season.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAIAlaska schools face May 15 deadline for improvement plans, funding
Alaska school districts must submit three-year improvement plans and budgets by May 15, 2026, a deadline affecting designated schools statewide with potential funding implications.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAIMcCarthy Road opens for season with difficult conditions, 35 mph advisory
The McCarthy Road opened May 8 for the season with fair to difficult conditions including soft shoulders and wet roadway, prompting a 35 mph advisory speed limit on the 60-mile gravel route that provides sole access to McCarthy, Kennicott, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAIAlaska Conference Committee Advances 23 of 25 Supplemental Budget Items
A legislative conference committee Tuesday adopted most items in Alaska's FY26 supplemental operating budget, accepting Senate versions while leaving two items open for continued negotiation.
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Unalaska Council meets as city manages $50M fund, air travel crisis
The Unalaska City Council holds its regular meeting May 12, 2026, as the remote fishing community manages a $50 million infrastructure fund and ongoing air travel reliability issues.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAIHouse panel sets amendment deadline for civics education bill
The House Finance Committee heard testimony on SB 23, which would require high school students to complete civics coursework or assessments to graduate and create a diploma seal recognizing civic excellence, then set a Friday amendment deadline.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAI
Senate Panel Advances Bill Tying Hunting Rights to 180-Day Residency
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee voted 5-2 to advance legislation requiring residents to spend at least 180 days per year in Alaska to maintain hunting and fishing privileges, aligning those requirements with Permanent Fund Dividend standards.
by Alaska News4mo ago6 min readAI
Senate panel advances Whittier land transfer bill without objection
The Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee unanimously moved House Bill 216 forward Tuesday, advancing legislation that would transfer Alaska Railroad Corporation land to the City of Whittier.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska House panel advances penny-rounding bill to standardize cash transactions
The Alaska House State Affairs Committee unanimously advanced legislation requiring retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, addressing inconsistent business practices as pennies disappear from circulation.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAIHouse panel adopts fiscal note for Alaska Native languages task force bill
The House Education Committee unanimously adopted the fiscal note for House Bill 387, which would establish a joint legislative task force on Alaska Native language education.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Assembly Approves $64.8M Bond Appropriation for Capital Projects
The Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved appropriating $64.86 million in voter-approved bond proceeds for public safety, transit, fire protection, roads, parks and other municipal improvements.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAI
House Finance Advances Paid Parental Leave Bill
The Alaska House Finance Committee voted 7-4 to advance a paid parental leave bill that would create a new payroll tax and provide up to 12 weeks of benefits, despite warnings the fund could be depleted by 2040 and concerns about small business exemptions creating legal vulnerabilities.
by Alaska News4mo ago4 min readAI
Gas tax hike could net Alaska $590M over pipeline life, analysis shows
Department of Revenue analysis shows increasing the North Slope gas production tax from 13% to 17% would generate $590 million over 30 years without affecting in-state gas prices due to existing tax ceiling protections.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAI
Senate panel advances bill barring felons from school boards
The Alaska Senate State Affairs Committee unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit convicted felons from serving on school boards statewide and allow board members to substitute teach.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAI
Alaska House passes education funding reform despite split votes on transparency
The Alaska House passed HB 261, a major education funding reform using multi-year enrollment averaging, but narrowly rejected amendments requiring public meetings and website posting of mental health curriculum.
by Alaska News4mo ago4 min readAI
Alaska Senate panel advances autonomous vehicle restrictions despite industry opposition
The Alaska Senate Transportation Committee advanced a bill Tuesday requiring human safety operators in commercial autonomous vehicles over 10,000 pounds, drawing opposition from tech companies who warned Alaska would become the only state to effectively ban the technology.
by Alaska News4mo ago4 min readAI
Anchorage treatment facility debate exposes gaps in public process
The Housing and Homelessness Action Commission meeting became a forum for community concerns about a proposed True North Recovery treatment facility in Fairview, highlighting tensions between municipal funding requirements and neighborhood engagement.
by Alaska News4mo ago4 min readAI
Senate Finance exempts emergency management from contract payment rules
The Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill Tuesday that exempts Alaska's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management from new state contract payment requirements, giving emergency responders flexibility during disasters.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min readAI
Unalaska council to hear appeal in TSYS business dispute May 12
Unalaska City Council will hold a public hearing May 12, 2026, on a TSYS business appeal that could affect payment processing and merchant services in the Aleutian port community.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAI