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Slipper Lake weapons discharge banned Saturday for annual cleanup event
Alaska DNR temporarily bans weapons discharge at Slipper Lake Public Use Site for seven hours on May 16, 2026, to protect volunteers during the annual Jonesville cleanup event.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readSlipper Lake Public Use Site4 viewsAI
Railbelt power grid operator schedules three subcommittee meetings in two days
The Railbelt Transmission Organization will hold three subcommittee meetings in two days this week to advance work on technical standards, tariff structure, and financing for Alaska's largest power grid.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
Three Bears seeks water permit for Cooper Landing gas station complex
TBA Properties LLC is seeking state approval to draw 7,500 gallons of water daily from a Cooper Landing well to supply a new Three Bears commercial complex, with public comments due June 1.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readCooper Landing1 viewAI
Eagle Preserve advisory council meets May 13 on user conflicts
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council meets May 13 for the first time in three years to address user conflicts and management issues at the preserve near Haines.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readChilkat Bald Eagle Preserve3 viewsAI
Kotzebue Corp. Seeks Permit for 9-Acre Wetland Gravel Mine at Nimiuk Point
Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation is seeking state approval to extract 104,000 cubic yards of gravel from 8.8 acres of wetlands at Nimiuk Point to supply Kotzebue construction projects through 2030.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readNimiuk Point, Hotham Inlet, Northwest Arctic Borough3 viewsAI
Tatitlek oil spill dock lease renewed for 30 years with new fee structure
Alaska DNR renewed a 30-year tideland lease for an oil spill response dock in Tatitlek operated by North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, with updated fees and a 20-day public review period.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readTatitlek, Alaska3 viewsAI
Senate panel advances Native corporation reporting exemption despite concerns
The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee advanced a bill that would exempt most Alaska Native village corporations from state reporting requirements, rejecting an amendment to preserve oversight of larger corporations.
by Alaska News4d ago3 min readJuneau, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public input on Dalton Highway access at June 3 Wiseman meeting
Alaska DNR is holding a June 3 public meeting in Wiseman to gather input on land access along the Dalton Highway Corridor following a May 5 federal-to-state land transfer that imposed new motorized-use restrictions.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readWiseman3 viewsAI
Copper River Watershed Project seeks state easement to replace failing weir
The Copper River Watershed Project is seeking state permission to replace a failing 1972 weir at Eyak Lake with a new structure to maintain water levels and improve fish passage, with public comments due June 10.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readCordova, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks proposals for new early intervention funding formula
Alaska's Department of Health is seeking vendor proposals to develop a new funding formula for distributing early intervention grants to regional programs serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
State reviews 10-year lease for private airstrip near Skwentna lodge
The state is reviewing a 10-year lease application for a private airstrip near Skwentna to support a lodge's guiding business, with public comments due June 9.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readSkwentna, AK3 viewsAI
Nelson Lagoon committee to clarify salmon, caribou hunting rules May 22
The Nelson Lagoon Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet May 22 to clarify confusing salmon retention and caribou hunting regulations affecting subsistence and sport users in the remote Alaska Peninsula community.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readNelson Lagoon3 viewsAI
State seeks contractors for DUI intervention in three Alaska regions
Alaska's Department of Health is soliciting proposals for Alcohol Safety Action Program contractors in Interior, Kenai, and Ketchikan regions, with a June 3 deadline.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
Alaska Fish and Game releases regulatory reform plan under AO360
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has published its regulatory reform plan under Administrative Order 360, proposing to reduce discretionary requirements affecting resource users statewide by 15 percent by year-end 2026.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska House bill would tighten hunting, fishing residency to 180 days
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee heard House Bill 93, which would require residents to be physically present in Alaska for at least 180 days annually to qualify for resident hunting and fishing licenses, aligning the standard with Permanent Fund Dividend eligibility.
by Alaska News1w ago4 min readJuneau3 viewsAI
Yakutat Fish and Game Advisory Committee meets May 13
The Yakutat Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet May 13 to discuss subsistence regulations, board elections, and fishing proposals.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readYakutat3 viewsAI
State seeks bids to dredge Susitna Landing boat ramp by May 15
Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking contractor bids to dredge the Susitna Landing boat launch ramp, with quotes due May 15.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSusitna Landing3 viewsAI
House panel advances Alaska Native languages task force bill after rejecting university, state agency seats
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 387 to create a legislative task force reviewing Alaska's 50-year-old Native language programs, but rejected amendments to add university and state education officials to the panel.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readJuneau, Alaska3 viewsAI
Douglas man to share journey building traditional Inupiaq qayaq
Douglas resident Lou Logan will present on his 18-month experience building a traditional Inupiaq qayaq at the Alaska State Museum on May 16.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readJuneau2 viewsAI
Federal Subsistence Board adopts 52 wildlife proposals for Alaska
The Federal Subsistence Board approved 52 wildlife proposals that will reshape hunting and trapping rules on federal public lands across Alaska for 2026 through 2028.
by Melinda Communities.News2w ago4 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
Alaska Tribes Removed 1.5M Pounds Marine Debris Despite Funding Barriers
Rural Alaska communities successfully cleaned massive amounts of marine debris from shores but face significant barriers accessing federal funding and resources needed to continue protecting subsistence areas.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAlaska13 viewsAI
Seward State Park Advisory Board seeks public input at April 13 meeting
The Seward State Park Advisory Board will meet April 13 to gather public input on state park matters affecting the Seward area.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSeward12 viewsAI
Alaska Native Women Face Trafficking Risks Across Rural and Urban Areas
Alaska Native women and girls face trafficking and missing persons risks from rural villages to urban areas, with federal reports documenting foster care failures and recent arrests in Anchorage.
by Alaska News6d ago3 min readRural Alaska1 viewAI
House Judiciary advances bill extending confidentiality to tribal advocates
The House Judiciary Committee moved forward legislation Monday that would extend confidentiality protections to tribal domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, closing a gap that leaves survivors served by tribal governments without the same privacy safeguards afforded to those served by other organizations.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readJuneau, Alaska5 viewsAI
Serve Alaska Commission to meet June 3 on AmeriCorps funding updates
The Serve Alaska Commission will meet June 3 via Zoom to discuss AmeriCorps program updates and formula funding for Alaska volunteer service programs.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on expanded Skwentna lodge lease through May 29
The state is seeking public comment through May 29 on a proposal to expand infrastructure and extend the lease term for a commercial recreation lodge near Skwentna from 10 to 30 years.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSkwentna, AK4 viewsAI
Alaska House bill to ban polystyrene food containers moves to Senate
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on House Bill 25, which would prohibit polystyrene foam food containers statewide, with industry groups citing cost concerns and environmental advocates pointing to pollution and health risks.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readJuneau2 viewsAI
Delta Fish & Game Advisory Committee seeks members, holds elections May 20
The Delta Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections for four seats and two alternates on May 20 in Delta Junction, with the meeting open to residents of Game Management Units 12 and 20 and the Tanana River drainage.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readDelta Junction, AK2 viewsAI
Alaska Mental Health Trust seeks proposals for peer-led recovery programs
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is accepting grant proposals until May 26, 2026, to fund peer-led recovery support services for Trust beneficiaries across the state.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
House panel advances tribal victim advocate confidentiality bill
The House Tribal Affairs Committee unanimously advanced House Bill 384, which extends confidentiality protections to tribal domestic violence and sexual assault advocates by adding two words to Alaska statute.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readJuneau, AK, USA3 viewsAI
House panel advances Alaska Native language task force bill
The House Education Committee heard testimony on House Bill 387, which would create a legislative task force to review Alaska Native language instruction and preservation efforts through 2027.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readState Capitol Building, Juneau, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks Nome lodging rental bids for federally funded project
The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 1, 2026, for a lodging rental in Nome for a federally funded project.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readNome, Alaska3 viewsAI
Kenai River Advisory Board seeks public input at April 9 meeting
The Kenai River advisory board is holding a public meeting April 9 to gather community input on watershed management issues.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSoldotna Public Library8 viewsAI
State Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Trapping Cabin Permit Near Big River Lakes
The state is accepting public comments through May 15 on a 10-year trapping cabin permit application for land near Big River Lakes in the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readRedoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area, Alaska2 viewsAI
Toksook Bay documentary on suicide prevention screened for Alaska lawmakers
Alaska lawmakers viewed a 19-minute documentary about suicide prevention efforts in Toksook Bay, a Yup'ik village on Nelson Island, highlighting community healing practices and the need for professional mental health services in rural Alaska.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau, AK, USA3 viewsAI
Tlingit & Haida building two education campuses on Prince of Wales
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is constructing two early education campuses in Craig and Klawock to expand Head Start and childcare capacity while integrating Indigenous language instruction.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readPrince of Wales2 viewsAI
State Fleet Plans to Award Contract for Vehicle Maintenance Services
The state transportation department plans to award a contract for State Equipment Fleet vehicle maintenance services.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Yukon Flats Fish & Game Committee meets April 28 on hunting proposals
The Yukon Flats Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 28 to discuss hunting and fishing issues and review proposals for the Alaska Board of Game.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readYukon Flats3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on new counselor licensing rules by May 26
The state is accepting public comments through May 26 on new licensing regulations for associate counselors and counselor supervisors.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on pesticide plan for invasive elodea in Fairbanks sloughs
The state is accepting public comments through May 28 on a permit application to treat invasive elodea with pesticides in three sloughs near Fairbanks.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChena Slough, Piledriver Slough, and Manley Hot Springs Slough near Fairbanks, Alaska2 viewsAI
