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State seeks contractor for diesel power upgrades in four Y-K villages
Alaska is soliciting bids for diesel generator and electrical system upgrades in power plants serving four remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska PT/OT Board Schedules Emergency Meeting for May 22
The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy has called an emergency meeting for May 22 without disclosing the urgent issue requiring immediate action.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
Alaska marijuana testing group meets June 11 to review lab standards
Alaska's marijuana testing working group will meet June 11 to review laboratory standards that could affect compliance requirements for all state cannabis licensees.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport4 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Sterling sewage disposal permit
The state is accepting public comments through June 15 on a permit application for a sewage solids disposal facility in Sterling that would handle dewatered septage from a treatment plant on the same property.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSterling, Alaska4 viewsAI
State may join contract for electrical and security equipment
The state is considering joining a national contract for electrical, lighting, data communications and security equipment, with public comments due May 22, 2025.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
State seeks contractor for Vine Road reconstruction in Wasilla
The state is seeking a contractor to handle property work for the Vine Road reconstruction project in Wasilla, with proposals due May 28.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readWasilla3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on fiber optic cable from Juneau to Cordova
The state is seeking public input on a proposed easement for a subsea fiber optic cable that would connect Juneau to Cordova and four other Southeast Alaska communities.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSoutheast Alaska3 viewsAI
Alaska Aerospace seeks contractor for launch tower corrosion study
Alaska Aerospace Corporation is requesting proposals for a corrosion study of its Kodiak launch tower to assess structural condition and plan future maintenance.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readPacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska, Kodiak, Alaska3 viewsAI
Fairbanks Borough mails 2026 property assessment notices
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assessing Department sent annual property assessment notices to all property owners at the end of January, showing current and previous year values that may increase based on neighborhood sales prices.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readFairbanks North Star Borough3 viewsAI
State renews Arcticom communications site lease near Tanaina
The state has renewed Arcticom's 10-year lease for a communications site in the Talkeetna Mountains near Tanaina.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTanaina, Alaska2 viewsAI
State Broadband Advisory Board to Meet June 8 via Teleconference
The Statewide Broadband Advisory Board will hold a public teleconference meeting on June 8 to conduct regular business.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks engineer to review Alaska broadband grant projects
The Alaska Broadband Office is seeking a professional engineer to verify broadband grant recipients are meeting their network construction commitments, with proposals due May 22, 2026.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Fairbanks transportation committee to score community grant applications May 7
A Fairbanks transportation planning committee will meet May 7 to score applications for a new community grant program and recommend funding awards.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks, AK2 viewsAI
Fairbanks transportation board to discuss Chena Lakes road project May 8
The Fairbanks transportation planning board will meet May 8 to discuss a road construction cost increase and grant awards, with options to attend in person or online.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min read100 Cushman Street, Suite 215, Fairbanks, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks contractor to run Alaska Tobacco Quit Line
The Alaska Department of Health is soliciting proposals to operate the statewide tobacco quit line that helps residents stop using tobacco and nicotine products.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Alaska Board of Nursing to meet May 6-8 via Zoom
The Alaska Board of Nursing will hold its regular three-day meeting May 6-8 via Zoom to conduct routine licensing and regulatory business.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
State seeks bids for online training services, proposals due April 28
Alaska is seeking contractors to provide online training services for state employees, with bids due April 28.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on cybersecurity contract through May 4
The Alaska State Legislature is accepting public comments through May 4 on a contract for cybersecurity assessments of state computer systems.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks bids for dust control materials at two rural airports
The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 7 for dust control materials to be delivered to airports in Chignik Lake and Karluk.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readChignik Lake, Karluk, Southcoast Region, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks engineering firm to fix leaky roof at Creamer's Field bunkhouse
Alaska is seeking an engineering firm to design roof repairs for a leaky historic bunkhouse at Creamer's Field used by Fish and Game offices.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readFairbanks4 viewsAI
State seeks contractor for education materials design and writing
The Alaska Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide graphic design and content writing services for department communications, with proposals due May 12.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Fairbanks transportation planners to review Chena Riverwalk, road projects
The Fairbanks transportation planning committee will review road safety projects and the Chena Riverwalk expansion at a public meeting May 6.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks, AK1 viewAI
State seeks bids for gravel delivery to Chignik Lake and Karluk
The state transportation department is soliciting bids for gravel delivery to two Alaska Peninsula communities, with a May 5 deadline.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readChignik Lake and Karluk, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Hatcher Pass water line easement
The state is seeking public input on a proposed 25-year easement for a residential water line near Hatcher Pass, with comments due June 1.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readHatcher Pass1 viewAI
Sourcewell seeks vendors for law enforcement equipment contract
A Minnesota government purchasing cooperative is seeking vendors to supply law enforcement equipment to public agencies across North America through a cooperative contract.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State Opens Applications for Snowtrail Grooming Grants May 19
Alaska DOT&PF will accept applications for snowtrail grooming grants from May 19 through June 5, offering up to 90 percent reimbursement for eligible costs.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks engineering proposals for Denali campground water system
Alaska Division of Parks seeks engineering firms to design a water system for K'esugi Ken Campground in Denali State Park, with proposals due May 21, 2026.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readK'esugi Ken Campground, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks utility pole suppliers through cooperative purchasing program
Alaska is participating in a cooperative purchasing program to contract utility pole suppliers for government agencies statewide.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State approves sewer pipe replacement in West Anchorage neighborhood
Alaska environmental regulators approved a West Anchorage sewer pipe replacement project without requiring additional environmental review.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAnchorage, Alaska1 viewAI
Alaska Legislature to award marketing contract to Anchorage firm
The Alaska Legislature plans to award a statewide marketing and media services contract, with public comment accepted through May 1.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Fairbanks transportation planners to review 2027 road projects April 30
Fairbanks transportation planners will meet April 30 to develop a list of federally funded road and transportation projects for 2027.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readFairbanks, Alaska1 viewAI
State to Reissue Easement for Undersea Fiber Optic Cable to Whittier, Valdez, Juneau
The state Department of Natural Resources is reissuing an easement for a 355-mile undersea fiber optic cable connecting three Alaska communities to international waters.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Psychology board meeting set for May 29 via Zoom
Alaska's psychology licensing board will meet virtually on May 29 to conduct regular business overseeing mental health professional licensing.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Real Estate Appraisers Board to Meet May 19 via Zoom
The Alaska Board of Real Estate Appraisers will meet virtually on May 19 to conduct regular board business.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readState of Alaska1 viewAI
52 Alaska districts join safety consortium using federal grant model
Hydaburg City School District is leading 52 Alaska school districts in a safety consortium based on a federal grant program proven on Prince of Wales Island, with participants receiving customized safety handbooks through a working symposium.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readAlaskaAI
DOT&PF seeks public input on Tudor-Muldoon speed limits at June 10 hearing
DOT&PF is holding a public hearing June 10 on speed limit changes for the Tudor-Muldoon corridor in Anchorage, where residents can provide testimony on proposed adjustments to the 40-50 mph limits on roads with high pedestrian fatality rates.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readLoussac Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AKAI
Alaska Broadband Office seeks engineer to verify grant progress
The Alaska Broadband Office is hiring a professional engineer to independently verify that broadband grant recipients are building networks according to their approved designs, with cost excluded as a selection factor.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readAlaskaAI
Alaska housing board to vote on $3.6M bond for Baxter family project
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation board will vote on $3.6 million in conduit revenue bonds for Baxter Family Housing Phase II and consider FY2027 public housing plans at its May 27 meeting.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min read4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, AlaskaAI
