Alaska state government's executive branch, headed by the Governor and 15 cabinet departments. Oversees education, public safety, transportation, health, commerce, and natural resource management for the 49th state.
120 4th St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
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Suzanne LaFrance
“every federal or state dollar that we secure for construction reduces the impact of future shipping surcharges by about $2.50 down the line. When you add this $191.3 million settlement to the $25 million from the state and the $61.5 million in federal grants secured under my administration, The impact is massive. We are effectively protecting Alaskans from as much as $694 million in future surcharges on food, goods, and everyday supplies.”Governor Dunleavy: Press Conference: Port of Alaska · Jul 7, 2026
Mike Dunleavy
“this port has been a longstanding issue in terms of it being repaired and upgraded.”Governor Dunleavy: Press Conference: Port of Alaska · Jul 7, 2026
Dan Sullivan
“I was very much in the mindset that it's time to settle the litigation. As the mayor, as the attorney general said, this has been going on for more than a decade. We have won, and the federal government shouldn't just be dragging its feet. Enough is enough.”Governor Dunleavy: Press Conference: Port of Alaska · Jul 7, 2026
Dan Sullivan
“what I've been doing in my position as your senator is engaging. We've been engaging for years on this, but to really kind of up the tempo on engaging with the top people in our federal government that was the Maritime Administration Director, the mayor, and Administrator Steve Carmel, who— that was the direct litigation against the city. Secretary of Transportation Duffy, Attorney General Blanch, as he mentioned. And my message to all of them was, hey guys, come on, let's settle this.”Governor Dunleavy: Press Conference: Port of Alaska · Jul 7, 2026
Dan Sullivan
“what this settlement is going to do, it is going to dramatically help us bring down costs on everything from food and fuel that Alaskans need.”Governor Dunleavy: Press Conference: Port of Alaska · Jul 7, 2026
Suzanne LaFrance
“it's the largest settlement in the municipality's history. Every single dollar of this funding will go directly toward construction costs for the Port of Alaska modernization program.”Governor Dunleavy: Press Conference: Port of Alaska · Jul 7, 2026
New York hiker airlifted after head injury on Reed Lakes trail
David Lester, a New York resident, fell and struck his head on the Reeds Lake trail in Hatcher Pass on Friday afternoon. Alaska Wildlife Troopers hiked to him and flew him by DPS helicopter to a local hospital.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Soldotna man arrested after alleged robbery, assault at smoke shop
Alaska State Troopers arrested Jayson Sanchez, 27, on Saturday after he allegedly shoved a clerk and tried to steal cigarettes by force from Smoking Deals on Kalifornsky Beach Road, then threatened the clerk, returned to apologize, and called the store roughly seven times.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A slowdown on the Seward Highway this week
Alaska DOT&PF has imposed a 45 mph speed limit on the Seward Highway between mileposts 14 and 16 in both directions for roadside cleanup work running daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 15.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
For a roadless village, an airport lease is really about the lifeline
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities filed notice on June 24 to extend the FAA's airport land lease at Chefornak for 18 years at no cost, adding an automated weather observation system and a navigational aid that medevac and cargo flights depend on.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
The state made a plea deal, then broke it. A court just said no.
The Alaska Court of Appeals ordered a Point Hope man resentenced after a substitute prosecutor broke his plea agreement by arguing for the maximum sentence instead of the agreed term.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
A capsize, a night on the bank, and a morning-after airlift
Two people were airlifted to safety after their boat capsized on the remote, glacier-fed Killey River near Soldotna, spending the night on the bank before troopers reached them.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A man is charged with sexually abusing a minor near Soldotna in 2019
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation charged Jonas Perletti, 31, on Friday with Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree for alleged 2019 abuse in the Soldotna area, following a 16-month investigation that included a confession obtained after Perletti relocated to Utah.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min readKing Cove finally gets its road, and the lawsuits are still coming
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the last federal permit needed for the King Cove–Cold Bay road on July 10, clearing the way for construction to begin within 30 days after more than three decades of advocacy and litigation.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
The state must bridge the language gap before ending parental rights, court says
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled child-welfare workers must accommodate non-English-speaking parents before terminating parental rights, a protection rooted in the state's 20-plus Native languages.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
A tribal housing authority wants to build 40 affordable homes on wetlands
The Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority filed a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification request with Alaska DEC for the S'et Kanax_ Dut'en Subdivision, a 40-lot affordable housing project on Douglas Island that would fill 4.12 acres of wetlands. DEC's public notice opens a formal comment window for residents, tribes, and agencies.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Convicted child abuser killed by troopers after armed standoff near Whittier
Alaska State Troopers shot and killed Philip Phillips, a convicted child sex abuser wanted on a no-bail warrant, after he pointed a gun at officers from a boat near Whittier.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
In Alaska, the adult takes the ticket for a kid's line
Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a strict liability citation to Scott Cathey, 70, of California on Thursday after his 13-year-old grandson was found fishing in closed waters at the mouth of Crooked Creek. Intent is not a defense under Alaska law.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A Big Lake man is charged with assault after a report at a school parking lot
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Big Lake man Thursday after witnesses reported he assaulted his girlfriend inside a vehicle parked at Big Lake Elementary School. He is charged with Assault IV (Domestic Violence) and held at Mat-Su Pretrial.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Alaska is about to burn 54,000 acres on purpose, to grow more moose
Alaska plans a 54,000-acre prescribed burn in the Alphabet Hills north of Lake Louise this July to regenerate willow and birch browse for moose, with habitat benefits expected in 5 to 15 years.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Fatal crash at Glenn Highway S Curves slows Anchorage commute Thursday
A multi-vehicle collision at the Glenn Highway S Curves near the Anchorage Weigh Station killed at least one person Thursday morning, prompting lane closures and delays on a key corridor between the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
The sockeye are running strong on the Kenai, and the state just doubled your limit
Three ADF&G emergency orders issued in late June raised sockeye bag limits to six fish per day on the Kenai, Russian, and Kasilof rivers and expanded Kasilof dipnet shore access, backed by a 4.45-million-fish late-run forecast running 23 percent above the recent ten-year average.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A Kenai woman is mauled by a bear on her own front deck
A Kenai woman was seriously injured and airlifted to Anchorage on Thursday after a brown bear sow and two cubs entered her fenced yard and attacked her on her front deck. Authorities say bird feeders likely drew the bears and are asking residents to report sightings.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A thrown Tall Boy and a few punches: a 3:30 a.m. fight in Healy
Alaska State Troopers forwarded fourth-degree assault charges against both men to the District Attorney's Office after a 3:33 a.m. altercation Thursday in Healy, where one man threw a beer at a fellow passenger and the other responded with punches.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Homer man charged after woman reports repeated strangulation
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Homer man on 15 charges, including 11 felony counts, after a woman reported being strangled three times in one morning and disclosed a history of sexual and weapon-related assaults by her partner.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Selawik landfill fire smoke poses distinct health risk beyond wildfire haze
The Oblaron Fire near Selawik is suspected to have escaped the community landfill, and officials warn Wednesday that smoke from burning trash carries toxic pollutants especially dangerous for Elders, children, and people with respiratory conditions.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
The offshore fleet that sees Bristol Bay's salmon run coming
ADF&G issued its 10th Port Moller Test Fishery advisory on Wednesday as the monitoring window approaches its July 15 close, giving Bristol Bay commercial permit holders, crew, and processors one of their last data-driven signals before the index goes dark for the season.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A man is taking on Alaska's housing authority alone, and lost round one
Chief U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason on Wednesday denied a request to immediately halt an action by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, while granting the plaintiff's motion for expedited consideration. The underlying lawsuit continues to proceed.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Naknek River sockeye may fall short of forecast
ADF&G flagged in early July that the Naknek River sockeye run could return below its 3.89 million fish forecast, with Port Moller Test Fishery data showing the stock underrepresented and early run timing compounding the risk, context that explains why managers have been carefully parceling out fishing windows even as the Kvichak runs strong.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Bristol Bay's sockeye run is coming in stronger than forecast
The University of Washington Fisheries Research Institute raised its 2026 Bristol Bay sockeye in-season forecast 16% to 48.2 million fish on July 7, as ADF&G emergency orders show 579,000 fish harvested in the Naknek-Kvichak District on a single day and vessel registrations climbing toward 396; the season remains below the past four years and pink salmon is forecast 64 million fish below 2025.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
A busy week on the Kenai brings a run of fishing citations
Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited four anglers on the Kenai in one morning — three for keeping snagged sockeye at Bings Landing, one for dipnetting before the season opened.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Wasilla traffic stop surfaces two residents wanted on theft charges
A 3:33 a.m. equipment-violation stop in Wasilla on Wednesday led Alaska State Troopers to Thomas Fidler, 56, and Sabreena Brewer, 31, both wanted on active warrants for theft-related offenses. Both are held at Mat-Su Pretrial.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Yukon Chinook sonar count 34% below average; fall chum added to concern list
ADF&G's Summer Update No. 6 shows only 95,370 Chinook past Pilot Station sonar as of July 6, well short of escapement goals in Alaska and Canada, while fall chum salmon earn a Stock of Management Concern designation and new fish-wheel construction rules take effect across the drainage.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Convicted sex offender flees Palmer courthouse, departs Whittier by sailboat
Alaska State Troopers are seeking Philip Thomas Phillips, 58, of Wasilla, who fled the Palmer courthouse Monday after a guilty verdict on child sexual assault charges and departed Whittier on a sailboat early Tuesday, July 7. A no-bail warrant is active.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
State agency warns Girdwood Parks Plan shows unauthorized trails on airport land
Alaska DOT&PF formally objected to the Girdwood Parks Master Plan, saying maps depicting trails crossing Girdwood Airport property without approved contracts, easements, or agreements could imply state consent and conflict with FAA requirements.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Alaska National Guard completes 4 rescues over July 4 weekend
Six aircraft and crews from both the Air and Army Guard flew nearly 21 hours across Interior and Southcentral Alaska from July 2 through the holiday weekend, reaching four patients in remote areas where cell coverage is often unavailable.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Alaska's investment arm hands its director more power over public money
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority board approved a standing $4.5 million due diligence fund on Wednesday that resets annually and lets the executive director hire outside consultants to screen projects before any board vote, with quarterly reports that may be delivered in closed session.
by Melinda Communities.News2mo ago2 min read
A hiker lost his shoes in the snow near Snowbird Hut — in July
A 17-year-old lost his shoes in snowy terrain near Snowbird Hut on July 4, leaving his party stranded until the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group located them and walked them out. No injuries were reported.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read
So few kings are left in the Situk that the state closed their last pool
ADF&G is expanding the sport fishing closed area on the lower Situk River starting July 11, shutting down the popular Rodeo Hole through August 15 after only 100 large king salmon have passed the weir against a management target of 730.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Four ferries in the shop make for a lean Alaska winter
Coastal and island communities have until 5 p.m. AKST on July 22 to submit written comments on the Alaska Marine Highway System's draft winter 2026/27 schedule, with two virtual public hearings set for July 23, and the agency is specifically asking residents to flag local events so service can be planned around them.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Free Fairbanks streambank workshop opens July 15 for landowners and anglers
ADF&G and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting a free two-day Streambank Rehabilitation Workshop in Fairbanks on July 15-16, with pre-registration required; the workshop covers riparian habitat and hands-on bank stabilization techniques that benefit Interior salmon and resident fish.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Tanana River chum salmon sport fishery reopens as run exceeds forecast
ADF&G lifted its chum salmon sport fishing closure for the Tanana River drainage on Wednesday, citing a summer chum run larger than anticipated and well within escapement goals; anglers may keep up to three salmon other than kings for the rest of the year.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Tessera hiring event comes to Mat-Su Job Center July 29
Tessera, an employer focused on hiring people with disabilities and veterans, will meet directly with Mat-Su job seekers at the Wasilla job center on July 29 from noon to 3 p.m. Walk-in resume help is available before the event.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Delta burn permits suspended Wednesday as fire conditions worsen
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection suspended all burn permits in the Delta Fire Prevention Area on Wednesday, July 8, citing low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. Debris burning and burn barrels are prohibited with no set end date.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Metlakatla man sentenced in child exploitation case
Caleb Jametski, 32, of Metlakatla was sentenced Tuesday in Ketchikan to seven years with four suspended after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. He must register as a sex offender for fifteen years upon release.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Upper Copper River king salmon sport fishery closed through August 10
ADF&G is closing all Upper Copper River king salmon sport fishing, including catch-and-release, starting Friday after the 2026 run posted the lowest Miles Lake sonar count on record since 2019, threatening the drainage's escapement goal.
by Bill AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read