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Interior transfers 1.4 million acres in Dalton corridor to Alaska
The Department of the Interior says the conveyance moves Alaska past 96% of its statehood land entitlement. State officials are taking public comment through June 26 on access across the corridor.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read24 views
University of Alaska seeks permit for wildfire drone tests near Nenana
The University of Alaska is seeking a permit to conduct wildfire drone tests with controlled burns near Nenana in summer 2026, with public comments due May 29.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readNenana1 viewAI
Blasting company seeks permit for crew trailers near Paxson Lake
A blasting company is seeking state permission to place up to seven RV trailers in a gravel pit near Paxson Lake for seasonal crew lodging during a Richardson Highway construction project, with public comments due May 27, 2026.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readRichardson Highway MP 174, one mile east of Paxson Lake3 viewsAI
Lands committee advances KEA land transfer despite cost concerns
The Kodiak Island Borough Lands Committee voted 5-0 to recommend transferring 1,584 acres valued at $1.2 million to Kodiak Electric Association at no cost for the Terra Lake Hydroelectric project, despite one member's objection that KEA has the financial capacity to pay.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readKodiak Island Borough4 viewsAI
Platting Board approves Lake Otis access for senior living site
The Anchorage Platting Board voted to remove restrictions blocking vehicular access to Lake Otis Parkway for a planned Touchmark Senior Living facility, despite public safety concerns about the high-speed roadway.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readmunicipality5 viewsAI
House panel advances bill to fast-track utility easements in state parks
The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 220 that would require the Department of Natural Resources to grant easements for replacing aging utility infrastructure in state parks within 90 days, while also creating new authority for utilities to install infrastructure through parks.
by Alaska News1w ago5 min readJuneau, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Brooks Range guiding permit by May 13
The state is accepting public comments through May 13 on a land use permit application for a commercial guiding operation to add permanent structures at a Brooks Range camp.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readBrooks Range, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on salmon net pen moorage near Kake
The state is seeking public comment on a five-year permit application for salmon net pen moorage in Keku Strait near Kake, with a deadline of May 18.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readKeku Strait, Kuiu Island, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on suction dredge mining plan near Trapper Creek
The state is accepting public comments through May 1 on a suction dredge mining application for Upper Cache Creek near Trapper Creek.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readUpper Cache Creek, Yentna Mining District, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Yankee Creek placer mining expansion
The state is accepting public comments through May 1 on a proposal to expand placer mining operations on Yankee Creek near Takotna.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readInnoko Mining District, Yankee Creek near Takotna, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Bethel Airport lease renewal by May 18
The state is accepting public comments through May 18 on a five-year lease renewal for a commercial aviation facility at Bethel Airport.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readBethel Airport2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on property replat near Chitina
The state is accepting public comments through May 18 on a proposal to replat property near Chitina, with a public hearing scheduled for May 20.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on McCarthy business encroachment permit
The state is accepting public comments through May 18 on a permit application for McCarthy Ventures to use part of a public right-of-way in McCarthy for $100 annually.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readMcCarthy, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Cherry Creek placer mining plan by April 30
The state is accepting public comments through April 30 on a placer mining application for Cherry Creek in the Fortymile Mining District.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readCherry Creek, Fortymile Mining District, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on 66-acre timber sale near Tok
The state is accepting public comments through May 21 on a forest land use plan for a 66-acre timber sale near Tok in the Tanana Valley State Forest.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readTok2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on commercial float at Eldred Rock Lighthouse
The state is accepting public comments through May 6 on a proposal for a commercial float and viewing platform at Eldred Rock Lighthouse in Lynn Canal.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readEldred Rock Lighthouse1 viewAI
State seeks comment on Glennallen landfill expansion through May 25
The state is seeking public comment through May 25 on a permit modification to expand the Glennallen landfill with a new one-acre cell to replace the current cell that has reached capacity.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readGlennallen, Alaska1 viewAI
State approves permanent easement for Homer ski trails near Ohlson Mountain
DNR approved a permanent public access easement for Kachemak Bay Nordic Ski Club to formalize 12.7 acres of pre-existing ski trails near Ohlson Mountain Road in Homer.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readHomer, AlaskaAI
