Selawik-raised retired officer expands practical online training for rural Alaska communities
KETCHIKAN, Alaska — Charley McAnally, a retired Alaska law-enforcement officer with more than 30 years of public-service experience, is expanding a practical online... Read more.
Dick Traini dies at 77, remembered as longest serving member on Anchorage assembly
Former Anchorage Assemblyman and Air Force veteran Dick Traini passed away last Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Traini had served 19 years on the Anchorage... Read more.
Lt. Governor Dahlstrom reverses decision, puts Treg Taylor back on the ballot
On Friday, September 4, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced that the Division of Elections will certify Treg Taylor’s nomination for governor and Jose Tagle’s... Read more.
Knik Lake appeal raises questions about Mat-Su Borough accountability
A group of longtime Knik Lake residents is appealing the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission’s approval of Resolution 26-10 involving the expansion of Knik... Read more.
Gubernatorial debate Sept 8, hosted by Last Frontier Republicans
The Last Frontier Republican Club is hosting a gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, September 8, at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage. Tickets are free for members, $15... Read more.
Annual Crime in Alaska report: 14.6% increase in crime reported to Anchorage police, 5.9% decrease in crime reported to Alaska State Troopers
The Department of Public Safety has released the 2025 Crime in Alaska Report, its annual publication detailing crimes reported in Alaska. In 2025, the total... Read more.
Haines closes Lily Lake Trail after resident mauled by bear
A Haines resident was walking a leashed dog on Mt. Riley Road in Haines early Saturday morning, Aug. 29, 2026, when she encountered a brown bear and was attacked.... Read more.
Harvest Midstream positions Kenai LNG facility as near-term energy solution
Harvest Midstream continues to build on its commitment to Alaska, supporting new North Slope production, delivering North Slope natural gas to Interior Alaska and... Read more.
“APOC weaponized:” Treg Taylor responds to decision to deny his certification
Former Alaska Attorney General and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor issued the following statement after Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom decided to deny his... Read more.
Lt. Governor will not certify Treg Taylor’s nomination for governor
August 31, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced that Division of Elections will not certify Treg Taylor’s nomination for Governor.... Read more.
Special public meeting for Safer Seward Highway project
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is considering a $1.4 billion project to widen the Seward Highway between Bird Flats and Rabbit Creek... Read more.
HEX partners with Tyonek Native Corporation for oil and gas development on 5,000 acres of Tyonek lands
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — August 27, 2026 — Tyonek Native Corporation (Tyonek) and HEX LLC (HEX) have entered into a long-term Agreement to advance responsible energy... Read more.
Alaska AG Mills announces historic multistate settlement with Meta, requiring implementation of child safety features and $17.1 billion in financial restitution
Today, August 26, 2026, Alaska Attorney General Mills announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.—one of the largest state... Read more.
Alaska DEED awarded $1.15m to implement Presidential Fitness Test in Alaska public schools
As part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, $1.15 million has been awarded to the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) to implement... Read more.
Commonwealth North hosts panel on Alaska’s housing shortage
Commonwealth North invites the public to join a panel discussion titled “Alaska’s Housing Shortage: The Factors That Cause It & The Levers We Control”... Read more.
Alaska awarded $410m for ferry terminal upgrades and support
Today, August 21, 2026, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that the Trump Administration has awarded more than $410 million to support the Alaska Marine Highway System... Read more.
Alaska now accepting applications for nonprofits to participate in federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced on August 20, 2026, that the State of Alaska is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking approval as K–12... Read more.
2 New Wells, And Maybe a Third: HEX Continues Drilling for Cook Inlet Gas
Alaska’s only 100% Alaskan-owned natural gas producer, HEX LLC (HEX), is advancing natural gas production in Cook Inlet through a major 2026 drilling campaign,... Read more.
Ted Stevens Airport Hosts “Race the Planes 2026” This Sunday, Aug 23
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire Department will host its annual 5K on Sunday, August 23, at 10 a.m. The event gives participants... Read more.
Public Comment Open for Proposed Repeal of Roadless Rule Impeding Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention
On Tuesday, August 18, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Forest Service has filed a proposed rule to rescind in its entirety the national... Read more.
Bear Attack in Kodiak
On Tuesday, August 18, Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) staff responded to a reported brown bear attack near Bells Flats in Kodiak. A woman was injured... Read more.
Alaska’s 2026 Farm Family of the Year Award Goes to Anchor Point Greenhouse
Alaska’s 2026 “Farm Family of the Year” is Al Poindexter and his family, who own and operate Anchor Point Greenhouse, LLC. The Farm Family of the Year award... Read more.
Public Invited to Fishing Policy Forum in Kenai, August 21
The Western Caucus Foundation and Kenai River Sportfishing Association will be hosting a policy forum open to the public in Kenai, Alaska on August 21 at 2 p.m.... Read more.
Woman Injured in Bear Attack Near Prospect Heights Trailhead in Anchorage
On Thursday, August 13, Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) staff responded to a reported bear attack near the Prospect Heights trailhead in Anchorage.... Read more.
ConocoPhillips’ Coyote 3SX Strikes First Oil
ConocoPhillips Alaska announced today that the Coyote 3SX development in the Kuparuk River Unit (KRU) on State land has achieved first oil ahead of schedule and... Read more.
Winter Ferry Schedule Open for Reservations
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2026/2027 winter schedule is now open for reservations, covering travel from October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. “As... Read more.
North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Upcoming Meetings and Agenda
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) will meet at the Egan Center in Anchorage, AK, October 5-13, 2026.Scientific and Statistical Committee: October... Read more.
“Say So with a Vote:” House Republicans’ Open Letter to Speaker Edgmon Rebukes Majority Caucus for Refusal to Hold Floor Vote on Gasline Bill
The following is a reprint in full of the letter from the Alaska House Minority Caucus to Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon. August 13, 2026The Honorable Bryce EdgmonSpeaker... Read more.
Industry Leaders Respond to Fourth Special Session Gasline Legislation
The Resource Development Council for Alaska, the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, Alaska Chamber of Commerce, and Alaska Oil and Gas Association released the... Read more.
Warning Signs Designed by Kenai High School Senior to Be Installed Along Turnagain Arm to Warn Visitors of Mudflat Dangers
In a concerted effort to prevent further unnecessary loss of life on mudflats in the Turnagain Arm Area, warning signs are being installed in key locations on Kenai... Read more.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office Opens 2026 Fall Land Sale Auction
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office’s 2026 Fall Land Sale Auction is now open, with final bids due by November 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (AKST). This... Read more.
Dunleavy Introduces AK LNG Bill with Compromises on S-Corp Tax
Today, August 12, Governor Mike Dunleavy transmitted to the Legislature a compromise bill establishing the tax and oversight framework for the Alaska LNG project... Read more.
New Analysis Highlights Workforce Gap for AK LNG
Today, August 10, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) announced the release of its updated workforce analysis for the Alaska LNG Project.... Read more.
Repeal Now Announces Funding Boost
Today, August 7, Repeal Now announced additional support from Aurora Action Network, the campaign’s largest contributor. In a press release, Repeal Now states:... Read more.
Senators Sullivan, Cruz Send Letter Urging Sanctions on China’s Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent... Read more.
Senators Sullivan, Scott, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Create Secretary of the U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have introduced the Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act, legislation... Read more.
Public Invited to Alaska Gasline Caucus Presentation, August 6
The Alaska Gasline Caucus will host a listening session with a panel of presenters on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Anchorage Legislative... Read more.
Can I Eat This, Or Will It Kill Me?!?
The Alaskans Afield: Foraging for Wild Foods class, hosted by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, offers Alaskans an opportunity to walk trails with forager... Read more.
Hughes-Gettys Hosts Rally After Swastikas Cut into Campaign Sign, Others Damaged by Sledgehammer, Spray Paint
The Alaskans for Hughes/Gettys Campaign is inviting the public to rally against the violent destruction of political signs that have occurred in recent weeks, most... Read more.
Palmer-Based Company “Mountain Dog” Receives Alaska’s Manufacturer of the Year Award
Mountain Dog, a Palmer company that manufactures premium pet treats using 100% wild-caught Alaska salmon, received the State of Alaska’s 2025 Manufacturer... Read more.
Dunleavy Creates New Alaska Military Affairs Office to Support Alaska’s Strategic Position for National Defense
On July 30, 2026, Governor Mike Dunleavy joined Major General Torrence Saxe to announce the establishment of the Alaska Military Affairs Office (AMAO) within the... Read more.
