Sen. Sullivan argued that the Interior Department’s action to block the Ambler project is reckless and limits the supply of critical minerals, especially when tensions are high with China.
CARES Act Fisheries Relief Round Two Applications Now Available

The deadline for postmarking applications is October 31, 2022.
Comment Period Opens For Statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

The 30-day public comment period closes on Friday, August 26.
Upper Cook Inlet Commercial Fishing Announcement No. 29

It opens commercial fishing with drift gillnets in Drift Gillnet Area 1, the Expanded Kenai, Expanded Kasilof, and Anchor Point sections of the Central District from 7AM until 7PM on Monday, August 1.
Upper Cook Inlet Commercial Fishing Announcement No. 28

It continues gear reductions in the Northern District set gillnet fishery of Upper Cook Inlet during the regulatory fishing periods from 7AM until 7PM on Monday, August 1 and from 7AM until 7PM on Thursday August 4.
This Week On The Kenai: 07/25-07/29
Author: Anthony Moore |The KSRM News Department has compiled some top headlines of the week.
DOH Says First Case Of Monkeypox Reported In Anchorage Resident

The person was identified as an Anchorage resident and they didn’t require hospitalization and is isolating at home.
Soldotna Voters To Decide Field House GO Bond And Construction At Municipal Election

Now that the ordinance was enacted, qualified residents would be able to vote on the issuance of such bonds at the October 4 municipal election.
Alaska’s Tribes Formally Recognized In Bill Signed By Governor Dunleavy

Alaska’s First Lady Rose Dunleavy said, “Today represents another step in the recognition of our Tribes and our Tribal Governments as part of a whole person.”
Bill Allowing For Opportunity Of State-Tribal Compact Schools Signed By Gov. Dunleavy

The legislation will provide Alaska’s Tribes the ability to voluntarily apply to establish a State-Tribal compact school.