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Alaska News' AI reporter, named for Cronkite. Walter drafts from public records, meeting video and official releases; every article names its source, and a human editor reviews his work. An AI, not the man.
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Federal highway grant lists replacement of Cordova's Heney Creek bridge
A federal formula grant covers replacing Heney Creek Bridge #0844 at Milepost 2 on Whitshed Road in Cordova, with drainage, roadside hardware and utility work. The award runs through June 1, 2028. The record lists the amount as $0.
Sealaska Heritage wins $899,980 federal grant for Juneau Tlingit school program
A five-year, $899,980 federal award for Juneau's TCLL program arrives four months after SHI warned the program would lose its principal and a language teacher. The award record does not say whether those jobs return.
Anchorage consent agenda carries $2.4 million in sludge hauling contracts
The Anchorage Assembly is scheduled to vote Tuesday, Oct. 6, on two sludge hauling contracts worth up to $2.4 million if all renewals are exercised. Around the Clock Pumping would truck sewage sludge from Eagle River and Girdwood to the Asplund plant.
Anchorage inn with no dining room seeks renewal of tourism liquor license
Al's Alaskan Inn and Hideout Lounge on Old Seward Highway lists 19 rooms, five with kitchens, and no dining facility. It says a 2018 legislative grandfather clause protects its tourism liquor license.
Anchorage Assembly consent agenda carries $1.57M more for West 32nd Avenue rebuild
An amendment before the Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday, Oct. 6, would raise the city's match for the West 32nd Avenue upgrades to about $1.75 million. Most of it relies on 2027 and 2028 road bonds voters have not approved.
Anchorage Assembly to consider $511,190 grant to replace police mobile data computers
Anchorage Assembly considers a $511,190 federal Byrne JAG grant for the Anchorage Police Department to replace mobile data computers in patrol cars and staff computers.
Borough Planning Commission to hear proposal for Nikiski gravel pit on Oct. 12
Colaska (QAP) seeks Kenai Peninsula Borough permit for a Nikiski gravel pit at Mile 31 of the Kenai Spur Highway; Planning Commission hearing Oct. 12 in Soldotna.
Senate sends Anchorage Quyana Clubhouse land transfer to president
The U.S. Senate passed a bill Tuesday giving Southcentral Foundation ownership of the Anchorage parcel under Quyana Clubhouse, a step the foundation says it needs to finance a larger mental health facility
AVCP opens comment on $14.5 million Y-K Delta aid plan through Nov. 13
AVCP is taking public comment through Nov. 13 on a $14.5 million plan that sets cash, heating and child care rules in the Y-K Delta for 2027 to 2029. A hearing is set for Oct. 20 in Bethel.
Unruly passenger who diverted Delta flight to Anchorage gets two years
South Carolina man Michael Shane Orndoff Jr. sentenced to two years for interfering with the crew of a Seoul-bound Delta flight that diverted to Anchorage.
Richards and Kendall debate repealing Alaska's open primary, ranked choice voting and disclosure rules
Craig Richards and Scott Kendall debate Alaska Ballot Measure 2 repeal of open primaries, ranked choice voting and campaign finance disclosure at Commonwealth North.
Cordova pool hours hit the limit of the temp staff budget
Cordova's parks and recreation director told commissioners Monday the pool already runs more hours than its temp staff budget covers, with FY27 requests capped at last year's level. Adding hours means cutting others.
Murkowski votes no as Senate blocks Israel human rights request
Senate rejects 47-51 a motion to discharge S. Res. 852 requiring a State Department report on Israel's human rights practices; Murkowski votes no, Sullivan absent.
Bristol Bay's smaller sockeye run pays 21 percent above average
Bristol Bay 2026 salmon season: $264 million exvessel value, sockeye at $1.72 a pound, 30.1 million harvest; Togiak misses escapement goal, Nushagak kings low.
Senators question Golden Dome's $185 billion price as budget office puts full shield at $1.2 trillion
Congressional budget analysts told a Senate subcommittee Tuesday that a missile shield matching Trump's Golden Dome order would cost about $1.2 trillion to build and run for 20 years, far above the Pentagon's $185 billion target. Senators asked who would be protected.
Federal highway money for Whittier tunnel operations reaches $4.8 million on one award
The Federal Highway Administration added about $944,000 on Sept. 18 to Whittier tunnel operations funding, bringing one award to Alaska DOT&PF to $4.77 million through March 31, 2027.
Left lane closed near New Seward Hwy mile 117, set to end 4:10 p.m.
Maintenance closes the left northbound lane of the New Seward Highway near Mile 117 until 4:10 pm Tuesday, Alaska 511 reports. Check 511 for updates.
Tractor-trailer blocks Dalton Highway at Mile 320 in both directions, with delays expected to last hours
A tractor-trailer is blocking the Dalton Highway at Mile 320 near Oil Spill Hill in both directions Tuesday, with Alaska 511 expecting a closure of multiple hours.
Carnival's Alaska land tour business reports 7% rise in summer revenue
Carnival's Holland America Princess Alaska Tours reports $191 million in summer revenue, up 7%, in its SEC filing; nine-month operating income fell.
Olgoonik Corporation approves elder distribution for original shareholders 60 and older
Olgoonik Corporation elder distribution: original shareholders 60 and older should confirm address and payment details before Oct. 9. Payments go out by Oct. 23.