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Trump plans to nominate state fish and game attorney for Alaska federal judgeship
Aaron Peterson was an early selection of Sen. Dan Sullivan; Lisa Murkowski offers support late.
Oct 29, 20254 min read
Tokyo Gas signs preliminary agreement with trans-Alaska gas pipeline developer
The largest gas company in Japan has signed a letter of intent signifying that it would buy up to 1 million tons of liquefied natural gas per year from the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. The development moves the project closer to a financial finish line that would allow the borrowing needed to build the project.
Oct 28, 20253 min read
Alaska DNR commissioner resigns, deputy takes over agency
John Boyle, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, abruptly resigned his position on Friday.
Oct 27, 20252 min read
Billionaire seeks controlling interest in GCI, regulatory filings show
Alaska’s largest residential internet provider may soon come under the control of billionaire businessman John Malone, one of America’s biggest private landowners and wealthiest people.
Oct 27, 20251 min read
State begins distributing disaster aid to residents of Western Alaska, federal aid also approved
The state has already received more than 941 applications for individual assistance, and the application period is open through Nov. 9.
Oct 25, 20253 min read
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
A new online statewide directory has been launched to showcase and connect Alaska Native artists across disciplines.
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Interior Dept. advances Ambler mining road, King Cove road and ANWR drilling in signing ceremony
Three controversial projects received a boost on Thursday from the Trump administration, but remain far from construction.
Oct 23, 20257 min read
Trump administration approves disaster declaration for Western Alaska storm
The president also pledged $25 million in immediate disaster relief funding to cover costs as storm damage is still assessed.
Oct 22, 20254 min read
Trump administration moves toward an Arctic Alaska oil lease sale despite the government shutdown
U.S. Bureau of Land Management said is it is seeking nominations for areas to be auctioned in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for a legally mandated sale.
Oct 22, 20254 min read
Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz to challenge Rep. Nick Begich in 2026 U.S. House race
Schultz, a registered Democrat, is the second person to register as an opponent for Begich in next year’s election.
Oct 22, 20253 min read
Murkowski says she is trying to restore some resilience funding for Alaska villages
Five months after the Trump administration canceled a series of environmental grants for Alaska, including an erosion-control grant that was to have gone to one of the villages hardest hit by ex-Typhoon Halong, the fight over the money continues.
Oct 20, 20256 min read
Alaska Federation of Natives convention highlights typhoon response and Indigenous cultures
The Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage, while it featured the usual cultural celebrations, socializing and discussions of state and federal policies, had a strong focus this year on a particular subject: the ravages on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta of ex-Typhoon Halong.
Oct 20, 20253 min read
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