News from Anchorage, Alaska
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska has filed a proposal with state regulators to adjust its storage service rates, with public comments due April 28.
The House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on legislation to create a comprehensive state office to coordinate services for immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers to Alaska.
Anchorage will impose seasonal truck weight restrictions starting April 20 to protect roads during spring breakup, with most streets limited to 50-75 percent of normal weight limits.
The Senate Resources Committee conducted a confirmation hearing for John Crowther, the governor's nominee for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.
Alaska is seeking construction bids for runway and taxiway improvements at Anchorage's Lake Hood Seaplane Base, with bids due May 1, 2026.
The Alaska Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would increase prison sentences for drivers who kill pedestrians and flee the scene.
House Bill 195 would expand pharmacist prescribing authority but faces intense scrutiny over whether collaborative practice agreements could enable abortion medication access.
A technical subcommittee for Alaska's Railbelt power grid will hold a closed meeting on April 15 to discuss grid issues.
The Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board will meet April 13 in Anchorage with remote participation options available.
Alaska DOT is seeking contractor bids for a federally funded aircraft sign installation project at Anchorage International Airport, with bids due April 24, 2026.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold public meetings in May 2026 with opportunities for public testimony.
Premier Alaska Tours Inc. is seeking additional space at Anchorage airport for tour operations, with public comments due by May 9, 2026.
Alaska is applying for federal authority to regulate carbon dioxide storage wells and seeking public comment at a May 14 hearing.
The University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking contractor bids for a library boiler replacement project, with submissions due April 28, 2026.
The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's finance subcommittee will meet April 23 in a closed session to discuss financial matters related to Alaska's main electrical grid.
The Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on legislation that would create enhanced penalties for drivers who flee fatal accidents without rendering aid.
The House Judiciary Committee reviewed four gubernatorial appointees to state oversight boards, including positions on judicial conduct, crime victim compensation, and police standards councils.
The Citizens Review Panel presented recommendations to standardize mandatory reporting training and improve early intervention services for at-risk families.
Alaska's electrical grid organization is holding a closed meeting to discuss transmission rates, with no public participation allowed.
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's finance subcommittee will meet privately on April 16 to discuss financial matters related to Alaska's electrical grid.
Alaska's transportation department is accepting bids until April 23 for a storm drain inspection contract at Anchorage airport worth up to $150,000.
Alaska transportation officials will host a public fair on April 22 to showcase upcoming road, rail, and pedestrian projects in the Anchorage area.
The state is seeking public comment on extending a private aircraft hangar lease at Birchwood Airport for five years.
Alaska's Medical Services Review Committee is holding four public meetings to gather input on workers' compensation medical fee schedules for 2027.
The Alaska Energy Authority will hold a public board meeting on April 16, 2026, in Anchorage to conduct regular agency business.
The state is seeking public comment on a plan to expand a soil treatment facility in Anchorage that uses thermal desorption to clean contaminated dirt.
Alaska's transportation department is seeking electrical engineering firms to design infrastructure improvements for a taxiway at Anchorage's airport.