Lucas Brown
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Anchorage, AK, USA
Entrepreneur, AI researcher, and identical twin living between Alaska, Argentina, and the Pacific Northwest. Builds, writes, skis, and asks too many questions.
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Alaska takes over hazardous waste rules, with enforcement in question
Alaska won EPA authorization to run its own hazardous waste program, the first state in 25 years, shifting permitting and enforcement to DEC amid questions about remote reach.
Alaska News1w ago1 min readAI
North Slope Borough approves $5M water and sewer increase after Point Lay freeze-up
The North Slope Borough Assembly approved more than $9 million in contract changes at its July 14, 2026 meeting, led by a $5 million increase to its area-wide water and sewer contract driven partly by a village-wide freeze-up in Point Lay ongoing since late December 2025.
Alaska News3w ago2 min readAI
North Slope Borough to seek $300K for second underwater rescue drone after Nuvuk response exposed gaps
A recent search-and-rescue call in Nuvuk revealed that having only one remotely operated underwater vehicle left the North Slope Borough's SAR team short-handed. The mayor told the assembly Tuesday he plans to request roughly $300,000 in supplemental funding for a second ROV, a parts package, and 3,500-watt generators for each community.
Alaska News3w ago2 min readAI
Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers honor late elder at Celebration 2026 performances
Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers opened Thursday night's performance program at Celebration 2026 with a tribute to late elder Margaret Roberts, who helped revive their song tradition. Groups from across Alaska and Hawaii followed at Centennial Hall in Juneau.
Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Kodiak Assembly sets mill rate at 8.75, rejecting school increase
The assembly chose the lowest tax rate that balances the budget, citing rising utility and living costs. The school district will not receive an additional $475,981 beyond the $800,000 increase already adopted.
Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Kenai adopts $42.1M budget with swim team grant, airport upgrade
Council approved the FY2027 budget with amendments adding $46,402 for Peninsula Piranha swim team utilities if they operate the pool, $70,000 for airport revenue collection, and $180,000 for council chambers technology.
Alaska News2mo ago1 min readAI
Kenai limits tent camping to 2 tents per property, defines 3+ as campground
Kenai City Council amended a tent-camping ordinance Wednesday to allow two tents indefinitely on private property with sanitary facilities, while defining three or more tents as a campground requiring conditional use. The change followed debate over consistency with RV rules and complaints about dipnet-season tent clusters.
Alaska News2mo ago2 min read🎧 PodcastAI
Assembly to hear natural burial cemetery proposal for South Anchorage
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a public hearing Tuesday on transferring a 9.6-acre Heritage Land Bank parcel to Alaska Natural Burial, a nonprofit that would operate Anchorage's first natural burial cemetery at no cost to taxpayers.
Alaska News2mo ago3 min read🎧 PodcastAI
Alaska House passes home care advisory board for Medicaid workers
The Alaska House voted 35-5 Monday to create an advisory board setting Medicaid payment rates for home care workers. Supporters say better pay will keep elders in their homes rather than nursing facilities, saving the state money.
Alaska News3mo ago2 min readAI