Alaska

Fairbanks job fair Oct. 29 brings 27 employers, from Doyon and the FAA to Panda Express

Fairbanks job seekers can meet 27 employers in one room Oct. 29, from Doyon and the FAA to Panda Express and Jiffy Lube. Bring a résumé, and a firm handshake.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read

Planners back a permanent permit for Linda's Place shelter as neighbors raise concerns

City planners say Linda's Place should be a permanent shelter. The city and the shelter's paperwork give different schedules for its security walks.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Fish and Game opens registration Nov. 12 for $25 Trapping 101 class in Fairbanks

Fish and Game will teach you to trap for $25, which happens to be what a resident trapping license costs. Registration for the Fairbanks class opens Nov. 12.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

LaFrance budget would add seven city plow operators, cut $1 million in snow contracts

Anchorage's 2027 budget would add seven city plow operators and spend $1 million less on snow contractors, nudging plowing toward city crews.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Air Guard flies two people hurt in avalanche near Eklutna Lake to Anchorage hospital

Air National Guard rescuers flew two people injured in an avalanche near Eklutna Lake to an Anchorage hospital Saturday. Officials urge avalanche gear and a buddy system as the season begins.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read

Anchorage proposal would give tax-exempt property owners 90 days to certify they qualify

Anchorage's tax-exemption audit could run into 2032. One proposed fix: spread out the certification paperwork instead of letting it pile up in March.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Anchorage officials want to keep private plan review rules but warn of a conflict

Nearly all new homes in Anchorage's building safety area get plan checks from private reviewers. Officials want the rules kept but warn contractors pick them.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min read

Juneau weighs Kensington mine rock and charter use for North Douglas ramp

Juneau may study building a bigger North Douglas boat launch from Kensington mine waste rock, and ask whether charter boats and tour buses should use it.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Senate committee votes to subpoena DNR commissioner over AIDEA land transfers

One invitation declined, another still pending. Senate Resources voted to subpoena DNR Commissioner John Crowther for Oct. 26 over free land transfers to AIDEA.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago4 min read

Follows: Giessel says governor kept DNR commissioner from legislative hearing on AIDEA land transfers

Alaska's EMS clinicians gather for 50th symposium after a year of licensing changes

Alaska's EMTs head to Girdwood for their 50th symposium with a new compact, fingerprint checks coming and, in some places, a struggle to keep volunteers.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Fish and Game lets tenders into Kodiak's herring B season with less than two weeks left

Kodiak's summer-to-fall herring season is finally letting tenders in, with less than two weeks to go. The B season opened July 1 and closes Oct. 25.

by Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

AlaskaCare retirees can ask the state about dental, vision coverage Thursday

AlaskaCare retirees get a call with the state Thursday on their dental, vision and hearing plan. They pay the full premium, and it went up in January.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read

Anchorage Assembly approves Tozier Tract land swap with nonbinding housing targets

Anchorage agreed to trade the Tozier Tract, land it spent decades trying to get, for four downtown parking lots. Its housing targets are only recommendations.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min readFrom Oct 6

Follows: Anchorage proposes trading the Tozier Track to the state housing agency for downtown parking lots, with housing required

Federal board declined to start Unit 13 moose closure early as rule stays unpublished

A federal board voted in April to reserve some Unit 13 BLM land for subsistence moose hunters. The closure still isn't in effect, and an early start was denied.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

North Slope Assembly backs next step for roads linking three Slope communities

The North Slope Assembly backed moving roads to link Utqiaġvik, Atqasuk and Wainwright toward review. The mayor wants them paid for alongside an oil-area road.

by Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min read

Nome mayor breaks tie to grant cab license city denied over decades-old felony

Nome's mayor broke a 3-3 tie to grant a cab license that staff denied over a decades-old felony. The clerk said city code left him no choice.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min read

National Weather Service extends dense fog advisory for Fairbanks area until 7 am Wednesday

National Weather Service extended its dense fog advisory for Fairbanks and nearby areas until 7 am Wednesday. Visibility may drop to a quarter mile, making travel hazardous.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read

Golden Valley lifts first energy emergency alert, warns supply problems will continue

Golden Valley's first-ever energy emergency is over. A unit outage Monday left the co-op with one generator of backup; by Wednesday it was back to normal.

by Alaska News1mo ago3 min read

State commission again proposes letting Cook Inlet setnetters fish beach seines

The Board of Fisheries put Cook Inlet setnetters on beach seines. Their permits don't cover seines. The state's permit commission is trying to change that.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Follows: East side Cook Inlet setnetters must prove recent fishing to stay in the fishery

House candidate Sheldon Prout amends disclosure to describe 2025 advance work for vice president

Kodiak House candidate Sheldon Prout amended his disclosure, calling his 2025 vice president office work a seven day advance job. Rival Kathy Simpler has outraised him nearly five to one.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min read

After ending builder's contract, Mat-Su weighs $573,155 to finish Academy Charter design

Mat-Su terminated the contractor on Academy Charter's new high school in August. Now it wants to pay the designer $573,155 to finish the job's plans.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Nome council asks utility board to move its meetings from the power plant to City Hall

Nome's council asked the utility board to move its meetings from the power plant to City Hall, citing poor audio and low turnout. The board takes up the request next Tuesday.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Cordova Planning Commission approves permit for rental cabin built without a permit

Cordova commissioners approved a permit for a rental cabin built without one. Owners must connect to city utilities by Nov. 2 and fix unapproved septic systems to keep the structure standing.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

AFN's 60th convention brings candidates, subsistence and resolutions

AFN marks 60 years at its Oct. 22-24 convention in Anchorage, with Alaska's congressional delegation, a candidates forum and resolutions on the agenda.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min read

LaFrance appoints deputy Loren Crawford as Anchorage's municipal treasurer

Anchorage has a new treasurer, or will once the Assembly signs off. Loren Crawford has been running the office as acting treasurer since August.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Kodiak Electric's 20-year Coast Guard energy contract is worth $31.3 million

Kodiak's electric co-op will upgrade the Coast Guard base's heat, lights and water over 20 years. Price tag: $31.3 million. Competition: none possible.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Follows: Kodiak Electric signs 20-year contract to upgrade energy systems at Coast Guard Base Kodiak

Petro Marine seeks state water quality sign-off to rebuild its Ketchikan fuel dock

Ketchikan's only fuel supplier, by its own account, wants to rebuild its aging Tongass Narrows dock. First it needs DEC to sign off on water quality.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readFrom Oct 7

Utqiaġvik lagoon death prompts questions on rescue training

After a young man died in an Utqiaġvik lagoon, an assembly member questioned fire training and equipment. The mayor said training is being rebuilt.

by Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Mat-Su Assembly weighs $2.5 million grant to refrigerate the ice at Big Lake rink

Mat-Su Assembly holds a hearing Oct. 20 on accepting $2.5 million to refrigerate Big Lake Lions rink's ice. A week of 45 degree weather can melt the natural ice now, pushing teams elsewhere.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Juneau seeks new purpose for stalled $1 million tourism loan fund

Juneau set aside $1 million in cruise fees for clean-tech loans to tour operators, then couldn't figure out how to lend it. Now it's asking for ideas.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Kodiak parks fees rise to $6 a session for adult swimming, skating and racquetball

A swim, a skate or an hour of racquetball in Kodiak now costs adults $6, a dollar more than before. Renting the whole pool or rink went up a lot more.

by Alaska News1mo ago2 min read

Wasilla man wins a federal design patent for his fish bonker after a 3½-year wait

Wasilla's Cody Christopher now holds a federal design patent on his fish bonker, protecting the club's look for 15 years after a 3½-year wait.

by Alaska News1mo ago1 min read

State proposes logging about 950 acres near Fairbanks, including along the Chena River

The state wants to log about 950 acres near Fairbanks, including clearcuts along the Chena River. The sales have names like Chili Bean Mixed and Birchnanza.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min readFrom Oct 8

Kratom coalition hires Frank Bickford to lobby Alaska lawmakers and agencies

A kratom group is paying Frank Bickford $30,000 a year to lobby Alaska. It backs banning concentrated 7-OH, not the leaf. So does a draft Anchorage ordinance.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Healy shooters likely to lose gravel pit range to state road work next summer

Healy shooters are losing their gravel pit range to state road crews. Now residents are talking about a sportsman's club and a real range instead.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

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.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Trump pardons two Anchorage diesel shop owners onstage at Wasilla campaign rally

Trump pardoned two Anchorage diesel shop owners onstage in Wasilla. He said they faced 10 years for fixing an engine. The charge maxed out at five.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Rule would require attorney general's OK for Alaska agencies to sue or settle

A proposed rule would make state agencies get the attorney general's OK to sue, settle, appeal or hire lawyers. Does it cover the Permanent Fund? Law won't say.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read

Kenai parks director hopes to bring mural costs and artist options in January

Kenai wants murals on its blank walls. Step one: get the artist to call back. The parks director hopes to have costs and options by January.

by Alaska News1mo ago2 min read

Two regulators object as RCA lets Fairbanks, Juneau power cost cuts stand

Regulators let lower power cost charges in Fairbanks and Juneau stand. Two commissioners objected, saying they belong in the utilities' pending rate cases.

by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readFrom Oct 8