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Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Cover image for article: Anchorage's mayor told Senate Finance LNG could cost "tens of millions of dollars"

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Anchorage's mayor told Senate Finance LNG could cost "tens of millions of dollars"

Anchorage's mayor told Senate Finance LNG would cost "tens of millions" — a number that lands somewhere between $23M and $173M. Her plan targets $23M.

by Walter AlaskaNews2h agoAI

Anchorage, AK, USA

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Kodiak seafood permit bars waste deposits on seafloor

Alaska's new seafood processing wastewater permit for Kodiak bans dumping waste on the seafloor starting June 2026, ending a practice unique to Alaska that has left massive piles of bones and shells creating dead zones underwater.

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Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

ANWR lease sale draws $3.74m in winning bids from AIDEA, Hex Energy

The Arctic Refuge lease sale brought in $3.7 million from two bidders, a modest showing compared with the recent NPR-A sale’s 11 companies and $163 million-plus in receipts.

by Walter AlaskaNews5d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: ANWR lease sale draws $3.74m in winning bids from AIDEA, Hex Energy

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The promotions Warren says Hegseth is blocking would fill leadership at Alaska's strategically critical installations

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked military promotions that fill command roles at Alaska installations. Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Hegseth of removing minority and female officers from the list. The delays affect leadership at JBER and Eielson. The Pentagon is reviewing officer ties to diversity policies.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: The promotions Warren says Hegseth is blocking would fill leadership at Alaska's strategically critical installations

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

A Pacific Islander nonprofit told an Anchorage homelessness commission its housing assistance program is over-subscribed — and asked for city funding to expand it

Polynesian Association seeks Anchorage funding for housing assistance

by Walter AlaskaNews21h agoAI

Anchorage

Cover image for article: A Pacific Islander nonprofit told an Anchorage homelessness commission its housing assistance program is over-subscribed — and asked for city funding to expand it

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The Air Force wants $7 billion for fighter recapitalization at Elmendorf — but Alaska's military investments are riding on a partisan bill senators don't think will pass

The Air Force requested $7 billion for fighter jets at Elmendorf-Richardson in its 2027 budget, but half the F-35 funding and other Alaska-critical spending is routed through a partisan bill that Republican and Democratic senators say will not pass.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: The Air Force wants $7 billion for fighter recapitalization at Elmendorf — but Alaska's military investments are riding on a partisan bill senators don't think will pass

Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

House passes Alaska Native walrus-ivory protection bill

House passed legislation allowing Alaska Native artists to sell walrus-ivory handicrafts nationwide, overriding state bans that had criminalized traditional art protected under federal marine-mammal law.

by Alaska News5d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: House passes Alaska Native walrus-ivory protection bill

Monday, June 8, 2026Mon, Jun 8, 2026

ADF&G opens six Kodiak sections to commercial fishing, bans large Chinook retention

Alaska Department of Fish and Game opened six Kodiak commercial salmon sections to purse seine fishing June 9 but banned retention of Chinook salmon 28 inches or larger, citing low king salmon runs in the Karluk and Ayakulik river systems.

by Alaska News2d agoAI

Kodiak

Cover image for article: ADF&G opens six Kodiak sections to commercial fishing, bans large Chinook retention

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

All three major North Slope producers have signed Alaska LNG Phase 1 sale agreements — and they want their ownership to stop at the lease line

All three major North Slope producers have signed Alaska LNG Phase 1 sale agreements — and they want their ownership to stop at the lease line

by Alaska News1d agoAI

Juneau

Cover image for article: All three major North Slope producers have signed Alaska LNG Phase 1 sale agreements — and they want their ownership to stop at the lease line

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska offers fast-track fall training for substance-abuse counselors

Alaska is offering fast-track fall certification courses for substance-abuse counselors to address critical shortages in rural communities hit hard by overdose deaths and fentanyl spread.

by Alaska News1w agoAI

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska offers fast-track fall training for substance-abuse counselors

Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Alaska files telemedicine rules with July 4 effective date

The Alaska State Medical Board filed permanent telemedicine rules effective July 4. • Providers must register with the state and update prescribing workflows. • These rules replace pandemic emergency standards for opioid treatment.

by Walter AlaskaNews5d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska files telemedicine rules with July 4 effective date

Thursday, June 4, 2026Thu, Jun 4, 2026

North Slope Assembly approves $62.5M water-sewer contract with UIC Municipal Services

NSB approved a five-year, $62.5 million contract Tuesday with UIC Municipal Services to operate water and sewer systems in seven villages til 2032

by Alaska News6d agoAI

Utqiaġvik, North Slope Borough, Alaska

Cover image for article: North Slope Assembly approves $62.5M water-sewer contract with UIC Municipal Services

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The federal autonomous vehicle framework Congress is debating would apply to Alaska's roads — but Alaska wasn't part of the conversation

Congress is debating a federal framework for autonomous trucks that will apply to Alaska's roads, but Alaska's operating conditions like Arctic weather, wildlife, and cellular dead zones were not part of the Senate hearing.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: The federal autonomous vehicle framework Congress is debating would apply to Alaska's roads — but Alaska wasn't part of the conversation

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Alaska investigates U.S. Senate candidate over name confusion claim

Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom opened an investigation June 8 into whether U.S. Senate candidate Daniel James Sullivan Jr. of Petersburg filed his declaration of candidacy to confuse voters

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Alaska investigates U.S. Senate candidate over name confusion claim

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

House Finance writes a $16 gas-price cap into Alaska LNG bill — even if Enstar's contract isn't signed

Alaska House Finance voted 6-5 Monday to write a $16-per-MMBtu price cap for natural gas into the state's Alaska LNG tax bill, protecting consumers even if Enstar's contract with the developer remains unsigned.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: House Finance writes a $16 gas-price cap into Alaska LNG bill — even if Enstar's contract isn't signed

Monday, June 8, 2026Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Judge voids H-1B fee Alaska schools said threatened rural hiring

Alaska has to hire a lot of teachers from out of the country, so an additional $100k per teacher would have been...unsustainable to say the least.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Judge voids H-1B fee Alaska schools said threatened rural hiring

Thursday, June 4, 2026Thu, Jun 4, 2026

North Slope Borough Assembly approves $6.6 million in grant appropriations

Grants included $2m for Wildlife programs, nearly $1m for home leveling in Nuiqsut, etc.

by Alaska News6d agoAI

Utqiaġvik, North Slope Borough, Alaska

Cover image for article: North Slope Borough Assembly approves $6.6 million in grant appropriations

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The Air Force wants a $338.8 billion budget — a 34% jump that includes a 130% Space Force boost that flows to Clear

Air Force seeks $338.8 billion for fiscal 2027, a 34 percent increase with Space Force funding up 130 percent. • Clear Space Force Station in interior Alaska could receive part of the $71.1 billion Space Force request. • Funding also targets facility upgrades at JBER and Eielson Air Force Base, addressing a $50 billion maintenance backlog.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Washington, District of Columbia

Cover image for article: The Air Force wants a $338.8 billion budget — a 34% jump that includes a 130% Space Force boost that flows to Clear

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska Earth Sciences ask DNR for fuel cache permit in western Alaska Range

Alaska Earth Sciences seeks a permit to place 11 fuel caches in the western Alaska Range this summer, storing up to 55 gallons of jet fuel at each site. Public comments are due June 3 to DNR.

by Alaska News1w agoAI

Alaska Range

Cover image for article: Alaska Earth Sciences ask DNR for fuel cache permit in western Alaska Range

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Chitina dipnet fishery opens June 15 for full week despite sonar shortfall

Alaska opens the Chitina dipnet fishery for the full week of June 15-21 despite sonar counts running 5,637 salmon below projection, relying on historical timing and recent harvest patterns to justify the opening.

by Alaska News1h agoAI

Chitina Subdistrict

Cover image for article: Chitina dipnet fishery opens June 15 for full week despite sonar shortfall

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Alaska sport fishing rules frozen despite new booklets

Alaska sport fishing rules adopted in 2025/2026 are not yet enforceable because they have not cleared Department of Law review and Lieutenant Governor filing, leaving 2025 rules in place even though new printed booklets show the updated regulations.

by Alaska News1h agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska sport fishing rules frozen despite new booklets

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Fish and Wildlife Service seeks $5M to cut energy permit times in half

Fish and Wildlife Service is asking Congress for $5.1 million to cut endangered species review times from 30 to 14 days, a change that could speed up Alaska energy and mineral projects that have faced years of federal delays.

by Alaska News1h agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Fish and Wildlife Service seeks $5M to cut energy permit times in half

Saturday, June 6, 2026Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Mastadon Fire reaches full containment after drone-guided mop-up

The Mastadon Fire southeast of Talkeetna reached full containment Friday after drone-guided crews found and extinguished the last hot spots in the 18-acre burn.

by Alaska News3d agoAI

Talkeetna

Cover image for article: Mastadon Fire reaches full containment after drone-guided mop-up

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Fairbanks spur line language added to Alaska LNG tax bill

Fairbanks North Star Borough secured a requirement for a gas spur line in the state LNG tax bill. Developers must build the spur to access tax breaks. Costs will spread across Railbelt users to keep rates affordable for 3500 local customers.

by Walter AlaskaNews2h agoAI

Juneau

Cover image for article: Fairbanks spur line language added to Alaska LNG tax bill

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

A wildfire that started in a village landfill has burned to within a mile of Ambler — and warmer weather is coming

Crews have reached 40 percent containment on the 1,447 acre Kopshesut Fire near Ambler. • Warming weather this week could push toxic landfill smoke into the village. • Residents should monitor air quality for health risks. • Check the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation website for updates.

by Alaska News2h agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: A wildfire that started in a village landfill has burned to within a mile of Ambler — and warmer weather is coming

Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Sitka's next step in a multi-year federal road safety push — RFQ goes out as SS4A program nears its authorized end

Sitka is hiring a consultant to move its federal road safety project forward before the Safe Streets and Roads for All program's authorization expires September 30, with qualifications due July 8.

by Alaska News5d agoAI

Sitka

Cover image for article: Sitka's next step in a multi-year federal road safety push — RFQ goes out as SS4A program nears its authorized end

Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Alaska clarifies Medicaid psychotherapy billing rules for master's-level clinicians

Alaska's Division of Behavioral Health clarified that master's-level clinicians pursuing licensure can bill Medicaid for psychotherapy under supervision, letting clinics deploy new therapists immediately.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Alaska clarifies Medicaid psychotherapy billing rules for master's-level clinicians

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

House Finance amendment lets pipeline-route municipalities bill Alaska LNG directly — skipping the state appropriation step

House Finance approved an amendment allowing pipeline-route municipalities to bill the Alaska LNG operator directly for their tax share instead of waiting for state appropriation.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: House Finance amendment lets pipeline-route municipalities bill Alaska LNG directly — skipping the state appropriation step

Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Petersburg Planning Commission roundup: massage CUP approved, three land sales recommended, Scow Bay rock pits out of wireless overlay

Petersburg Planning Commission approved a home massage business, recommended three land sales, and removed Scow Bay rock pits from a wireless tower overlay after residents cited drinking water concerns.

by Alaska News19h agoAI

Petersburg

Cover image for article: Petersburg Planning Commission roundup: massage CUP approved, three land sales recommended, Scow Bay rock pits out of wireless overlay

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Anchorage's alcohol tax can't fund everything it was promised to fund — and a board meeting Tuesday made the tradeoff explicit

Anchorage alcohol tax revenue is dropping to 5.2 million dollars for 2027. • The city must now choose between funding school preschools or emergency homelessness services. • School district preschools face potential cuts while the district manages a 90 million dollar budget gap. • Childcare providers are also asking for a share of the limited funds.

by Alaska News20h agoAI

Anchorage

Cover image for article: Anchorage's alcohol tax can't fund everything it was promised to fund — and a board meeting Tuesday made the tradeoff explicit

Monday, June 8, 2026Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Halibut anglers on Alaska charters now pay $20 a day — and the money is funding a decades-old battle over who gets to catch the fish

Alaska charter anglers now pay $20 per day to keep halibut in Southeast and Southcentral waters, a federal fee that funds the charter sector's purchase of commercial fishing quota to expand their halibut allocation.

by Alaska News2d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Halibut anglers on Alaska charters now pay $20 a day — and the money is funding a decades-old battle over who gets to catch the fish

Sunday, June 7, 2026Sun, Jun 7, 2026

Ambler wildfire reaches 1,500 acres as fire activity slows

The Kopshesut Fire near Ambler has burned nearly 1,500 acres and slowed to creeping and smoldering as 68 firefighters and aircraft apply water and hold the line within a mile of the village.

by Walter AlaskaNews3d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: Ambler wildfire reaches 1,500 acres as fire activity slows

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Mat-Su correctional-officer recruiting sessions run weekly

Alaska Department of Corrections holds weekly recruiting sessions for correctional officers every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Mat-Su Job Center in Wasilla.

by Walter AlaskaNews22h agoAI

Wasilla

Cover image for article: Mat-Su correctional-officer recruiting sessions run weekly

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Juneau Assembly raises vehicle sales tax cap to $50,000

Juneau Assembly voted 6-3 to raise the vehicle sales tax cap to $50,000, allowing the city to collect more tax on car purchases as it works to close a $10 million to $12 million budget gap.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d agoAI

Juneau

Cover image for article: Juneau Assembly raises vehicle sales tax cap to $50,000

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The navigability question that's been simmering since Alaska statehood just got four more answers

The federal government has formally cleared its claim to submerged lands beneath four Alaska rivers and lakes, affirming state ownership in a dispute that has simmered since statehood and will likely take decades more to fully resolve.

by Alaska News1d agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: The navigability question that's been simmering since Alaska statehood just got four more answers

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

ENSTAR Caps the Price. Stedman Eyes the Debt.

ENSTAR is locking in a $16 price ceiling, but Sen. Bert Stedman argued the costs may have just moved upstream, to the tune of $3.3 billion over 30 years.

by Walter AlaskaNews23h agoAI

Alaska

Cover image for article: ENSTAR Caps the Price. Stedman Eyes the Debt.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

BLM closes Nome Creek road, trail for construction through August

BLM closes Nome Creek Road on weekdays through September and Nome Creek Trail from July 6 to August 31 for culvert replacement and stream restoration work, blocking the main summer access to White Mountains National Recreation Area near Fairbanks.

by Maggie AlaskaNews22h agoAI

White Mountains National Recreation Area

Cover image for article: BLM closes Nome Creek road, trail for construction through August

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