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
Alaska LNG could cost $70 billion; state's 25% stake faces dilution
The Alaska State Senate Finance Committee heard Wednesday that the Alaska LNG project's capital costs could reach $70 billion rather than the commonly cited $46 billion, and that the state's 25% equity stake faces potential dilution when new investors join the project's three sub-companies.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
AGDC tells House Finance that Alaska property tax is 10 times higher than competing LNG projects
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation testified to the House Finance Committee that Alaska's property tax structure would impose costs roughly 10 times higher than competing LNG projects, with potential annual taxes exceeding $800 million compared to $50 million at the next-highest jurisdiction. AGDC officials said property tax restructuring has been identified as a critical economic lever since 2020, though they acknowledged waiting until late March 2026 to bring legislation forward was a timing mistake.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
Tick found after Flattop hike shows Alaska's changing tick reality
A tick found on an Anchorage pet after a Flattop hike highlights Alaska's evolving tick situation as state researchers track non-native species arrivals and urge residents to submit ticks for identification.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
Alaska Native children under 10 had double the national rickets rate during 2001–2010, state report shows
Alaska Native children under 10 experienced nearly double the national rickets rate during 2001–2010, with incidence climbing sharply at higher latitudes, according to a 2017 Alaska Division of Public Health report summarizing the state's vitamin D research and supplementation guidance.
by Maggie AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
ADF&G to issue 10 mountain goat permits in Seldovia on June 10
ADF&G announces 10 mountain goat permits for Unit 15C, distributed in-person in Seldovia on June 10 in a two-hour window.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
JAG Marine takes over Ketchikan Shipyard after state ends Vigor's 20-year run
AIDEA terminated Vigor Alaska's operating agreement for the Ketchikan Shipyard in March 2025 after citing poor performance, then selected JAG Marine Group as the new operator in November 2025 following failed reconciliation talks and worker layoffs.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago2 min read
AIDEA attacks environmental group before report release
AIDEA preemptively attacks SalmonState environmental group before anticipated report release, calling the group biased and funded by left-wing donors.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago1 min readDEED seeks Interior, Northwest parents for migrant education council
DEED recruitment for State Title I-C Parent Advisory Council vacancies in Interior and Northwest regions
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min read
Alaska closes cow caribou hunting in Western Arctic as the herd hits 121,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed cow caribou hunting in Units 22, 23, and 26A Southwest after the Western Arctic Caribou Herd declined to 121,000 animals with zero harvestable surplus for cows.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Energy consultant tells House Finance that property tax makes Alaska LNG unfinanceable
House Finance Committee hears testimony on Alaska LNG property tax reform
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
State confirms narrow lanes, pilot-car delays on Seward Highway through summer
Construction-related traffic control on the Seward Highway is creating bunched traffic and elevated crash risk during peak summer travel season.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
State identifies man, officers in fatal Utqiagvik police shooting
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation identified the man killed and the two officers involved in a May 23 officer-involved shooting in Utqiagvik following a domestic violence call.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Teen dies after vehicle goes into lake near Pasagshak
A 17-year-old driver died after a vehicle went into Lake Rose Tead near Pasagshak on Kodiak Island on May 25.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Alaska DOT restricts truck weights on Central Region roads starting June 1
Alaska DOT&PF imposes seasonal weight restrictions ranging from 50 to 100 percent of legal axle load on Central Region roads starting June 1 to protect pavement during spring thaw.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Kenai River king salmon fishery closed through mid-August 2026
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed all Kenai River king salmon fishing, including catch-and-release, from May 1 through August 15, 2026, under emergency orders aimed at protecting weak salmon runs.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Alaska expands free quit support to iqmik, nicotine pouches
Alaska's Tobacco Quit Line has expanded free cessation services to include iqmik and nicotine pouches, with healthcare providers able to refer patients through online forms, fax, or electronic health records.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Eagle River king salmon fishery closed for 2026 season
ADF&G has closed all king salmon sport fishing in the Eagle River drainage from May 1 through July 13, 2026, under Emergency Order 2-KS-2-2-26, citing conservation concerns and poor stock productivity.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Mat-Su king salmon fisheries closed amid conservation concerns
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed all Matanuska-Susitna Borough waters to king salmon sport fishing through three emergency orders, restricting gear for anglers targeting other species as part of conservation measures for weak king salmon stocks.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
DNR grants 4.55-acre public easement through state land in Trapper Creek
DNR approved a 4.55-acre public access and utility easement over state land in Trapper Creek, formalizing a half-mile corridor that serves a private parcel and remains open to public use, raising questions about cumulative development pressure in the area.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Glenn Highway bridge closure forces Birchwood detour through June 2
The northbound Glenn Highway bridge closed April 18 for 45 days of deck preservation work, routing all traffic onto the southbound span with reduced speed limits and shifting lane configurations. The closure also shut the Birchwood Loop Road on-ramp through June 2, forcing drivers to detour via Old Glenn Highway.
by Alaska Newsadded 4mo ago1 min read
Alaska reports increase in heart valve defect, decrease in abdominal wall defect
Alaska Department of Health releases 2018–2022 birth defects surveillance data showing statistically significant changes in two conditions
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago1 min read
Dunleavy declares disaster for Interior spring flooding
Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster Monday for spring breakup flooding affecting Interior communities including Kycook, activating assistance programs with registration open through July 11.
by Maggie AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Alaska DOT faces continued budget shortfall despite partial restoration
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will continue operating under financial strain in fiscal year 2027 after the Legislature restored only half of a $5 million operating budget cut, leaving the agency to manage equipment fleet, utilities, and fuel costs through continued cost-saving measures.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Chugach Electric wins easement for power line at Community Park Loop
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority granted Chugach Electric Association a term non-exclusive easement to realign an electrical run at Community Park Loop in Anchorage.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min read
Data center project promises rate relief amid public concerns over noise, power
Petersburg Borough Assembly heard Tuesday that a proposed 2-megawatt cryptocurrency data center at the former Ocean Beauty cannery site could stabilize electric rates and generate millions in annual revenue, but residents questioned impacts on power availability, noise levels, and future community growth during extended public testimony.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago3 min read
Sullivan-backed federal work drives Alaska shipyard training deal
AIDEA, JAG Marine Group, and Generations Southeast announced a workforce training partnership to prepare Alaskans for shipyard jobs tied to federal icebreaker and Coast Guard maintenance contracts.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago2 min readTanana Chiefs warns Dalton corridor transfer threatens subsistence lands
Tanana Chiefs Conference raised concerns Monday about the federal transfer of Dalton Utility Corridor acreage to Alaska, warning the decision could threaten subsistence lands and culturally significant areas as development pressures increase.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago2 min read
Assembly transfers nine riverfront parcels to state for erosion control
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly unanimously approved transferring nine borough-owned parcels along the Matanuska River to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to enable faster erosion protection construction and more flexible emergency response.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago1 min read
Person dies after officer-involved shooting in Utqiaġvik
A person died Saturday following an officer-involved shooting in Utqiaġvik, with Alaska State Troopers now investigating the incident.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Seven Western Alaska typhoon evacuees graduate from Anchorage schools
Seven students displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong in October 2025 graduated from Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Monday, completing a senior year split between their Lower Kuskokwim School District home and Anchorage. A video shown at the school board meeting identified six students; Superintendent Jarrett Bryant put the total at seven.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago1 min read
Alaska seeks federal approval to regulate carbon storage wells
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is preparing to submit its primacy application to the EPA by the end of May 2026, seeking authority to permit and regulate Class VI carbon storage wells in Alaska.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Nenana pioneers Alaska's first biochar boiler for municipal heating
Nenana has installed Alaska's first biochar-producing biomass boiler that burns green wood and certain waste materials at 2,000 degrees, offering a potential model for rural communities seeking alternatives to diesel heating while addressing waste management challenges.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Alaska eyes $3B carbon revenue from 600,000 burned acres
Alaska has regulatory framework in place to lease state lands for carbon offset projects that could generate over $3 billion in revenue over 20 years from approximately 600,000 acres of previously forested interior lands suitable for reforestation, a panel discussion Wednesday revealed.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Alaska Proposes $4.4 Billion Synthetic Aviation Fuel Refinery Using Beetle-Killed Trees
State transportation officials presented a $4.4 billion synthetic aviation fuel refinery proposal at a Saturday conference in Anchorage, positioning Alaska's woody biomass and cargo-hub geography against national SAF development trends and federal financing constraints.
by Bill AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago3 min read
Alaska seniors lost $8M to scams as programs expand to meet growing population needs
Alaska seniors reported the highest rate of fraud complaints in the nation in 2024, losing $8.17 million primarily to tech support scams that used cryptocurrency to transfer funds.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Alaska gas line faces economic challenge even with tax breaks
The Alaska LNG project would struggle to compete in global markets even under the governor's proposed tax relief, with breakeven prices at the high end of current futures markets, according to state modeling presented to the House Finance Committee on Thursday.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
House Resources gas line bill would cost municipalities $13B under governor's plan
The Alaska House Finance Committee heard Thursday that the governor's version of HB 381 would reduce municipal property tax revenue from the Alaska LNG project by over $13 billion compared to current law, while the House Resources version would actually increase municipal revenue by retaining property tax on the gas treatment plant and LNG facility.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
Alaska LNG Project Shifts Focus to In-State Gas, Delays Export Phase
Glenfarne Group CEO says Alaska LNG project now prioritizes in-state gas supply over international exports, with no timeline given for the export phase.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
Ice Flows Delay Miles Lake Sonar, Chitina Dipnet Season in Limbo
Ice flows from Miles Lake are preventing the Alaska Department of Fish and Game from fully operating its salmon-counting sonar, creating uncertainty about whether the Chitina Personal Use dipnet fishery will open as tentatively scheduled on June 10, 2026.
by Bill AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
Alaska Senate opens special session on natural gas tax overhaul
The Alaska Senate convened Thursday to begin work on Senate Bill 2001, a comprehensive natural gas taxation package that addresses pipeline property taxes, municipal tax limits, and a new volumetric tax system.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read