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Monday, Jul 20
Anchorage cited 36 for-hire drivers for unlicensed operation, denied 9 licenses for barrier crimes
Anchorage cited 36 for-hire drivers for operating without valid licenses and denied 9 applicants for crimes including sexual assault and drug offenses between 2025 and July 2026.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Juneau quarry seeks bigger blasts and longer hours through 2036
Juneau's Planning Commission will decide July 28 whether to let Stabler Point Quarry in Auke Bay blast bigger, run longer hours, and operate through 2036.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Juneau commission to review Chilkat Vistas Phase IV plat for seven Robbie Road lots
Juneau Planning Commission will review a proposal July 28 to create seven single-family lots on Robbie Road, completing a development cap set by a 2018 settlement agreement.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
DNR extends geoduck farm lease near Ketchikan; comment period open
Alaska extended Tom Carruth's geoduck farm lease near Ketchikan for two more years, opening a 30-day public comment period that started June 23.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Seward Highway closed both directions at Mile 69 after collision
Seward Highway closed both directions at Mile 69 after a collision early Tuesday morning, with delays expected to last at least one hour.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Kreiss-Tomkins documents $20 milk, absent law enforcement in 11 Yukon River villages
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins documented $20 milk, $12 gas, scarce law enforcement, and collapsed salmon runs across 11 Yukon River villages in a four-day boat tour.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Sullivan campaign ad features veteran the VA told to leave Alaska for care
Sen. Dan Sullivan's campaign features a retired Marine who says the VA initially told him to move to Seattle for care, arguing Alaska veterans lack reliable access to specialized treatment at home.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Fairbanks trails commission to weigh commercial vehicle rules Monday
Fairbanks trails commission meets Monday to weigh rules on commercial vehicles on borough recreational trails, part of a larger dispute over who uses the system and how.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
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Kawerak extends RFP deadline for construction management services in Bering Strait Region
Kawerak extended its deadline to July 31 for construction management firms to bid on transportation projects across the Bering Strait Region.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago1 min read
Anchorage planning boundary dispute unresolved between Assembly and state
Anchorage and the state have not resolved a dispute over the Metropolitan Planning Area boundary, and they must agree by December 29, 2026, or the region loses federal transportation funding.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Mat-Su Platting Board approves Primrose Point Phase 4 preliminary plat despite unresolved driveway questions
Mat-Su Platting Board approved Primrose Point Phase 4 subdivision despite unresolved driveway access for five lots, deferring the question to a later engineering meeting.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Mat-Su Platting Board approves Starlight Subdivision master plan over neighbor objections
Mat-Su Platting Board approved the 184-lot Starlight Subdivision master plan Thursday despite neighbor complaints about traffic, mail delivery, and drainage on the roughly 200-acre Knik Fairview site.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Chugiak High softball wins second state title in four years
Chugiak High softball won its second state title in four years despite playing only 11 games before playoffs, with more than half the roster batting above .400.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Fairbanks: Old Chena Ridge Road and Transfer Site access close July 27 for season
Old Chena Ridge Road and Transfer Site access close July 27 through the construction season for roundabout work at the Chena Pump Road intersection, part of a $3 million safety project.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Anchorage Disability Pride celebration set for Saturday at Delaney Park Strip
Disability Pride Alaska hosts a free celebration Saturday at Delaney Park Strip from noon to 4 p.m., marking 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Kotzebue chum fishery opened Sunday, but only one buyer is registered to purchase fish
Kotzebue chum fishery opened Sunday with five fishing windows, but only one buyer is registered to purchase fish this season.
by Bill AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
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About Alaska
Alaska is a United States state spanning Arctic, subarctic and coastal regions. Its communities range from Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau to Kodiak, the North Slope and villages such as McGrath and Adak that sit off the road system.
The Legislature, the governor's office and state agencies set policy on oil and gas, fisheries, transportation and public lands, and state boards such as the Board of Fisheries and the AIDEA board decide on catch rules, loans and investments. Cities and boroughs keep their own budgets, taxes, liquor licenses and planning decisions.
Questions that recur across the state include local budgets and tax rates, fishery catch limits, air service and ports for remote communities, and decisions on state land. Federal agencies and courts also shape life in Alaska, from air service contracts for rural towns to the certification of statewide election results.
More from Alaska
Peltola challenges Sullivan for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat
Mary Peltola, Alaska's first Alaska Native in Congress, challenges Republican Dan Sullivan for his U.S. Senate seat Nov. 3, with mid-2026 polls showing her ahead by five to seven points.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Rockfall risk added to Anchorage flood watch as second rain round targets Monday commute
Heavy rain expected Monday morning in Anchorage may trigger rockfalls on the Seward Highway and flood Chester and Campbell creeks through Tuesday.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
DEC issues proposed final APDES permit for Hilcorp's Prudhoe Bay discharge
DEC issued a proposed permit allowing Hilcorp to discharge 12.4 million gallons of treated seawater daily into Stefansson Sound near Nuiqsut, reviving an authorization that expired in late 2022.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Flood Watch expands to Anchorage and Kenai Peninsula as atmospheric river intensifies
Flood watch expanded Sunday to Anchorage and Kenai Peninsula as atmospheric river brings 2 to 4 inches of rain and 55 mph winds through Monday. • Yentna River in Susitna Valley forecast to crest above flood stage by Tuesday, threatening cabins at two lodges. • River users warned to expect higher water levels and monitor forecasts closely through midweek.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
PRC benefits cover hearing aids, vision care, and travel for eligible Noatak residents
Noatak residents can use Purchased/Referred Care to cover hearing aids and vision care, plus travel help for specialty referrals. • Must get prior authorization and submit bills quickly to avoid delays or uncovered costs.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago1 min read
Wrangell-St. Elias subsistence permits open July 20 for Units 11 and 12
Subsistence permits for moose, goat, caribou, and sheep in Wrangell-St. Elias opened July 20 at Copper Center and Slana through September 20 for federally qualified rural Alaska residents.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Five Nome-area tribes sue Army Corps over Safety Sound gold dredge permit
Five Nome-area tribes sued the Army Corps of Engineers to block a gold dredge in Safety Sound, saying the agency approved the project without required environmental review.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago1 min read
ADEC proposes final discharge permit for Kodiak landfill leachate plant
Alaska regulators issued a proposed final permit allowing Kodiak Island Borough to discharge 288,000 gallons daily of treated landfill leachate into a wetland draining to Monashka Bay.
by Melinda Communities.News3mo ago1 min read
BLM sets August 17 deadline to protest Alaska survey plat filings
The BLM Alaska State Office set August 17, 2026, as the deadline to file written protests against survey plats, after which objections will not be considered.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Five dipnetters cited at Kenai personal use fishery for recordkeeping violation
Five people were cited July 18 at the Kenai dipnet fishery for failing to record salmon catches in ink before hiding or moving the fish, a violation that can cost future fishing privileges.
by Bill AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Roald Amundsen brings 530 passengers to Kodiak on August 2
Cruise ship Roald Amundsen docks in Kodiak on August 2 with 530 passengers for a nine-hour port call.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Sunday, Jul 19
Anchorage Assembly set to approve $1.4M fire engine with 900-day wait
Anchorage Assembly votes July 21 on a $1.4 million fire engine that won't arrive for roughly 900 days due to nationwide manufacturing delays.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Anchorage Assembly set to approve $1.53M landfill loader replacement
Anchorage Assembly will vote Monday to spend $1.53 million replacing the landfill's main wheel loader, which is too expensive to keep repairing.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Seven straight months below normal: what drove Alaska's chilly first half of 2026
Alaska's seven-month cold streak through June 2026 was its longest since the mid-1970s, but climate analysis shows it reflects short-term weather variability, not a reversal of long-term warming.
by Melinda Communities.News3mo ago2 min read
The SAVE Act now rides on the defense bill Alaska wants
The SAVE Act is now attached to the defense bill carrying Alaska's military money — putting Murkowski's opposition against Sullivan's biggest win in one vote.
by Alaska News3mo ago2 min read
Kennicott River rising after Hidden Creek Lake drains; crest expected Monday
Hidden Creek Lake is draining into the Kennicott River near McCarthy, expected to crest Monday with fast-moving water and debris. • Dangerous conditions extend downstream to the Chitina and Copper Rivers, putting boaters and subsistence fishermen at risk. • This annual glacial flood is called a jökulhlaup; NWS warns against parking, camping, or crossing near riverbanks.
by Alaska News3mo ago2 min read
Alaska voter registration deadline is today for August 18 primary
Alaska's voter registration deadline for the August 18 primary is today, July 19. Register at voterregistration.alaska.gov or check your status at myvoterportal.alaska.gov.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
Landslide closes Ninilchik Beach Access Road near Mission Ave through July 28
A landslide closed Ninilchik Beach Access Road near Mission Avenue through July 28, blocking access to the beach.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Alaska Zoo female bear moved to solitary enclosure after June attack; ADF&G release came 32 days later
A female brown bear at the Alaska Zoo was moved to solitary housing after an altercation with a male bear in June; both animals recovered, but the state did not announce it publicly until July 16.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
TCC seeks contractor for new Rampart health clinic, proposals due August 21
Tanana Chiefs Conference is seeking a general contractor to build a new health clinic in Rampart, with proposals due August 21 and construction expected to finish by the end of 2027.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Brown bear injures hiker on Bear Valley trail above south Anchorage
A brown bear injured a hiker on a social trail above Bear Valley in south Anchorage on Saturday, prompting Fish and Game to post warning signs and urge hikers to travel in groups and carry bear spray.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago2 min read
Southeast Alaska pink salmon counts fall far below average for fourth straight week
Pink salmon catches in Southeast Alaska have plummeted to 5 to 10 percent of normal for four weeks, prompting Fish and Game to consider cutting commercial fishing openings.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Anchorage landfill contract hits $16M after starting at $30,004
Anchorage Assembly votes Tuesday on a $983,510 amendment to its landfill contract, pushing the total to $16.1 million since the deal started at $30,004 in 2021.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
ADEC permit delay forces Anchorage to extend drainage contract, adding $500K
Anchorage Assembly will vote July 21 on a $500,000 contract extension with AWR Engineering to maintain stormwater services while the state finishes renewing the city's pollution discharge permit.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min read
