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State approves 10-year lease for seasonal float at Knudson Cove marina
The state has approved a 10-year lease for a seasonal marina float at Knudson Cove near Ketchikan, with a 20-day appeal window for those who participated in the public process.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readKnudson Cove, Ketchikan, Alaska8 viewsAI
State seeks bids for snow blowers, proposals due May 12
Alaska's transportation department is seeking bids for snow blowers with a May 12 deadline for submissions.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska6 viewsAI
Senate panel advances U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade resolution with border changes
The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee approved a revised resolution supporting the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and calling for easier border crossings with Canada.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readJuneau, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks providers for psychiatric crisis placement program
Alaska is recruiting providers for a statewide crisis placement program that offers housing and care for people with urgent mental health needs.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska Historical Commission seeks public input on preservation grants
The Alaska Historical Commission will review preservation grant applications from three Alaska communities and accept public comment during its May 14 virtual meeting.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska seeks bids for fire trucks through multi-state purchasing program
Alaska is participating in a multi-state request for proposals for fire trucks and apparatus with a June 10 deadline for vendor submissions.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readAlaskaAI
State seeks public comment on new Medicaid home care services by June 22
The Alaska Department of Health is proposing new Medicaid regulations to certify specialized home care providers for people with disabilities, with public comments due June 22.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readAlaskaAI
State seeks public input on Seward Highway safety improvements by May 20
The state transportation department is seeking public feedback by May 20 on safety improvements planned for the Seward Highway between O'Malley Road and Dimond Boulevard in Anchorage.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readAnchorageAI
State seeks public comment on Galena gravel extraction permit
The state is accepting public comment through May 29 on a permit application for annual gravel extraction from the Yukon River near Galena.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readGalenaAI
State seeks public comment on Sleetmute Airport lease expansion
The state is seeking public comment through May 29 on adding 50 acres to the Sleetmute Airport lease for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readSleetmute, AlaskaAI
Marine pilot exam set for April 28 in Sitka; applications due Feb. 27
The state will hold a marine pilot licensing exam in Sitka on April 28, with applications due February 27.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readSitkaAI
State seeks public comment on Crowley fuel facility spill plan in Galena
Alaska DEC is accepting public comments through May 28 on Crowley Fuels' oil spill prevention plan for its 1-million-gallon fuel storage facility in Galena.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readGalena, AlaskaAI
Alaska Railroad seeks bids for Whittier rail yard drainage repairs
The Alaska Railroad is accepting bids through May 20 for storm drain repairs at its Whittier rail yard, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 4.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readWhittierAI
State proposes five-year extension for Yakutat Airport hangar lease
The state transportation department is seeking public comment through May 27 on extending a private aircraft hangar lease at Yakutat Airport for five years.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readYakutatAI
State seeks bids for Shaktoolik airport maintenance contract
The state transportation department is soliciting bids for maintenance work at Shaktoolik's rural airport, with proposals due May 21, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readShaktoolikAI
Yakutat seeks water quality approval for 3.5-mile pipeline extension
Alaska DEC is reviewing Yakutat's application to extend municipal water lines 3.5 miles to replace PFAS-contaminated drinking water sources, with public comments due May 25.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readYakutat, AlaskaAI
State seeks public comment on West Susitna Road historic sites plan
The state transportation department is seeking public input on procedures for identifying and protecting historic sites along the proposed West Susitna Access Road.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readWest Susitna, AlaskaAI
State proposes five-year lease extension for Kodiak Airport hangar
The state transportation department is seeking public comment on a five-year lease extension for an aircraft hangar at Kodiak Airport, with comments due May 22.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readKodiak AirportAI
State seeks engineering firm for Fairbanks airport road project
The state transportation department is seeking engineering firms to design rehabilitation work for the access road at Fairbanks International Airport, with proposals due May 13.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readFairbanks International AirportAI
State seeks proposals for youth behavioral health services statewide
The Alaska Department of Health is seeking proposals from organizations to provide youth behavioral health services through a statewide program.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaskaAI