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Are You Kitten Me? Alaska’s Fish “Waste” Just Found Its Second Life
by CamilleSutherland3d ago2 min read15 views13
Alaska Native Groups Push for Fishing Permit Reform After $7.5B Exodus
Alaska Federation of Natives presented research showing $7.5 billion in salmon earnings have left the state through non-resident permit holders since 1975, devastating rural fishing communities.
by Alaska News10h ago2 min read1 viewAI
Alaska Industrial Development Authority Board Meeting April 10 in Ketchikan
Alaska's industrial development authority will hold a public board meeting in Ketchikan on April 10, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readKetchikan, Alaska7 viewsAI
Mayors Oppose Alaska LNG Tax Bill, Cite Revenue Concerns
Five borough mayors testified against Senate Bill 280's proposed tax structure for the Alaska LNG project, citing significant revenue losses and inadequate impact compensation.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min read1 view100% readAI
Premier Alaska Tours seeks expanded space at Anchorage airport
Premier Alaska Tours Inc. is seeking additional space at Anchorage airport for tour operations, with public comments due by May 9, 2026.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska1 viewAI
UAA seeks contractors for library boiler replacement project
The University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking contractor bids for a library boiler replacement project, with submissions due April 28, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readConsortium Library, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 995081 viewAI
Greens Creek Mine seeks permit for new wastewater pipeline in Hawk Inlet
A mining company is seeking a 15-year permit to install a new wastewater pipeline in Hawk Inlet near Juneau, with public comments due May 6.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readHawk Inlet, within the limits of the City and Borough of Juneau, approximately 18-miles southwest of Juneau International Airport1 viewAI
Alaska considers ban on driverless commercial trucks amid safety debate
The Alaska House Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB 217, which would require human drivers in all commercial autonomous vehicles, effectively banning driverless operations statewide.
by Alaska News9h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Tribes Removed 1.5M Pounds Marine Debris Despite Funding Barriers
Rural Alaska communities successfully cleaned massive amounts of marine debris from shores but face significant barriers accessing federal funding and resources needed to continue protecting subsistence areas.
by Alaska News9h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Senate Shelves Homemade Food Safety Bill After Complex Debate
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
State seeks utility pole suppliers through cooperative purchasing program
Alaska is participating in a cooperative purchasing program to contract utility pole suppliers for government agencies statewide.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readStatewideAI
Alaska House committee reviews $759K in agency requests to fix payment delays
State agencies requested hundreds of thousands in penalty funds and new positions rather than fixing systemic payment delays affecting nonprofits and contractors.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAI
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Nurse Licensure Compact Bill
The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee received extensive testimony on Senate Bill 124, which would allow Alaska to join the multi-state nursing licensure compact amid the state's severe nursing shortage.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAI
House Panel Considers Bills to Ease Alaska's Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis
The House Labor & Commerce Committee heard testimony on legislation aimed at addressing Alaska's severe shortage of affordable liquor liability insurance for restaurants and bars.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAI
Dillingham Airport lease extension open for public comment until May 8
The state is seeking public input on extending Bristol Bay Air Service's lease at Dillingham Airport for five more years.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readDillingham AirportAI
State seeks vendors for vending machines in Juneau government buildings
Alaska's Department of Labor is seeking contractors to operate vending machines in government buildings in Juneau, with proposals due April 27, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readJuneau AreaAI
State seeks bids for road crack repair materials in Soldotna
Alaska's transportation department is seeking bids from contractors to supply road crack sealing materials for maintenance work in the Soldotna area.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSoldotna - Federally FundedAI