Clean water project grants applications open
State environmental officials are accepting project online applications through Nov. 9 for Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) grant program funding.
USGS funded to map Alaska for critical minerals projects
Federal funds totaling $1.13 million have been allocated for mapping and geophysical surveys by the U.S. Geological Survey and Association of American State Geologists for critical minerals projects in Alaska.
Trump administration plan would open Tongass to logging
A Trump administration decision to eliminate the Roadless Rule and open 9 million acres of Tongass National Forest to logging and road construction is drawing praise from Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Alaska’s congressional delegation, and condemnation from conservationists.
Sen. Dan Sullivan plans to vote for Trump
Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said Tuesday he plans to vote for President Donald Trump, telling a radio program Trump and his administration "have been fully committed to helping our state."
Alaska judge finds issue with ballot witness requirements
A state court judge on Monday ruled enforcement of witness requirements for absentee ballots in Alaska during a pandemic "impermissibly burdens the right to vote" but did not immediately put into effect an order eliminating the requirement for the general election.
Challenger says Rep. Don Young is ducking debates
“I don’t acknowledge her because very frankly, I don’t believe she can do the job, and why should I acknowledge somebody who tried to stage something for publicity?” Rep. Don Young said.
State legislative leaders ask Dunleavy not to help Pebble
Two Alaska legislative leaders have called on the state's governor to stop assisting the development of a proposed copper and gold mine.
Coast Guard seizes 6,700 lbs of cocaine worth $115M
Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf apprehended 6,700 pounds of cocaine with an estimated wholesale value of over $115 million in a counter-narcotics mission.
Update: Pandemic spread in triple digits for 20th day
Update: A surge in the spread of COVID-19 in Alaska continues with numbers in the triple digits for a 20th consecutive day, with 157 new cases boosting the overall number of cases to 11,039.
Alaska Native entities awarded millions for public safety
Nine Alaska Native entities from the Northwest to Southeast Alaska have been awarded over $48 million to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs.
