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Are You Kitten Me? Alaska’s Fish “Waste” Just Found Its Second Life
by CamilleSutherland3d ago2 min read15 views13
Natural gas storage company seeks rate changes, comments due April 28
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.
by Alaska News16h ago1 min readStatewide3 viewsAI
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
Anchorage spring weight limits start April 20 for trucks over 10,000 pounds
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.
by Alaska News17h ago1 min readMunicipality of Anchorage1 viewAI
State seeks bids for Lake Hood Seaplane Base runway improvements
Alaska is seeking construction bids for runway and taxiway improvements at Anchorage's Lake Hood Seaplane Base, with bids due May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readAnchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
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
Alaska's Railbelt power grid committee to meet behind closed doors April 15
A technical subcommittee for Alaska's Railbelt power grid will hold a closed meeting on April 15 to discuss grid issues.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readStatewide2 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
ConocoPhillips seeks to renew North Slope road easement and upgrade
ConocoPhillips is seeking state approval to renew a North Slope road easement and upgrade the route with additional gravel and culvert improvements to support the Willow Development project.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readNorth Slope2 viewsAI
Airport Sign Installation Project Seeks Contractors at Anchorage Airport
Alaska DOT is seeking contractor bids for a federally funded aircraft sign installation project at Anchorage International Airport, with bids due April 24, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
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
Fairbanks transportation planners to discuss Chena Riverwalk, roundabout
The Fairbanks transportation planning board will meet April 15 to discuss the Chena Riverwalk project, a new roundabout, and other local transportation matters.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readFairbanks, Alaska1 viewAI
Fairbanks Transportation Board to Preview Upcoming Policy Meeting
The Fairbanks transportation planning board will hold a public work session to preview their upcoming policy meeting agenda.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min read100 Cushman Street, Suite 215, Fairbanks, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks authority to regulate carbon storage wells, hearing May 14
Alaska is applying for federal authority to regulate carbon dioxide storage wells and seeking public comment at a May 14 hearing.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readStatewide1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Juneau fuel terminal replacement project
Alaska environmental officials are seeking public input on Petro Marine's plan to replace an aging fuel dock in Juneau's Gastineau Channel with a new steel structure and rock stabilization.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readCity and Borough of Juneau, 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 Panel Weighs Tougher Hit-and-Run Penalties
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would establish a 4-7 year presumptive sentencing range for fatal hit-and-run crashes involving criminal negligence.
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
Alaska House Rejects 30% Cut to Regional Jail Funding Despite Low Use
The Alaska House of Representatives voted down an amendment that would have reduced funding increases for underutilized regional jails, with supporters citing 22% statewide utilization rates.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds
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.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Lawmakers Propose Legislative Oversight of $80B Permanent Fund Board
House committee considers requiring legislative confirmation of Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation trustees for the first time since 1982, though constitutional concerns may require a constitutional amendment.
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
Railbelt power grid finance panel to meet April 23
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.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI
House Finance passes Mount Edgecombe funding bill, advances mail theft measure
The House Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 146 to allow REAA funds for Mount Edgecombe High School and held its first hearing on House Bill 77 to make mail theft a state felony.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAI
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
House committee advances bill recognizing dispatchers as first responders
HB 234 would classify emergency dispatchers as first responders, opening access to federal grants and addressing staffing challenges in rural Alaska.
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
Alaska's electrical grid organization schedules closed committee meeting
Alaska's electrical grid organization is holding a closed meeting to discuss transmission rates, with no public participation allowed.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI
Alaska power grid finance meeting closed to public April 16
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's finance subcommittee will meet privately on April 16 to discuss financial matters related to Alaska's electrical grid.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI
State seeks contractor for airport storm drain inspection project
Alaska's transportation department is accepting bids until April 23 for a storm drain inspection contract at Anchorage airport worth up to $150,000.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAnchorage, Central Region, (ANC) Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportAI
Anchorage Transportation Fair April 22 to showcase local projects
Alaska transportation officials will host a public fair on April 22 to showcase upcoming road, rail, and pedestrian projects in the Anchorage area.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readAnchorage, Central RegionAI
State seeks comments on Birchwood Airport hangar lease extension
The state is seeking public comment on extending a private aircraft hangar lease at Birchwood Airport for five years.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readBirchwood Airport, Central Region, Anchorage, AlaskaAI
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
Alaska Energy Authority Board to Meet April 16 in Anchorage
The Alaska Energy Authority will hold a public board meeting on April 16, 2026, in Anchorage to conduct regular agency business.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI
State seeks input on rural community transportation planning process
Alaska's transportation department is seeking public input on how it coordinates with rural communities on statewide transportation planning and project decisions.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI
Fairbanks Airport Cancels Customer Facility Charges in April 2026
Alaska's transportation department is canceling customer facility charges at Fairbanks International Airport and implementing new parking rate structures effective April 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readFairbanks International AirportAI