‘Alaska’s Workforce Future’ identifies goals and tasks for select state agencies to continue collaborative efforts to help meet the state’s workforce challenges.
A Volcano Near Alaska’s largest City Could Erupt In The Coming Weeks Or Months, Scientists Say

A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.
Sullivan Links Alaska LNG Pipeline To Potential Defense Funding, Pushes To Reopen Adak Naval Base

In a recent interview with KSRM, the senator highlighted the potential for an Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline to attract additional federal defense funding to the state while also advancing plans to reopen the strategic military base on Adak Island in the Aleutian chain.
AIDEA Infrastructure Development Officer Provided 2025 Annual Updates At Soldotna And Kenai Chamber of Commerce Joint Luncheon

Dave Stieren, Infrastructure Development Officer for AIDEA, spoke at the Soldotna and Kenai Chamber of Commerce Joint Luncheon on various topics, such as the Cook Inlet gas supply and the Red Dog- DeLong Mountain Transportation System (DMTS).
AK Permanent Fund Corporation Governance Study Released, Revealed Several Recommendations To Policy

The Governor’s Office engaged WilmerHale to review the APFC regulations and governance, focusing on identifying gaps, improving governance processes, addressing conflicts of interest, and enhancing overall efficiency.
Homer Big Game Transporter Sentenced For Illegal Black Bear Hunts

According to court documents, Travis Larson charged clients $3,500 each for multi-day hunting trips aboard his 65-foot vessel, Venturess, using a smaller motorboat to transport hunters and their illegally taken game.
Kenai Soldotna Shriners’ Fashion Show Raises Money For Kids In Need Of Medical Transportation

The Kenai Soldotna Shriners held a fashion show with local businesses to raise money for children who need medical transportation.
Begich & Sen. Lummis Unveil BITCOIN Act To Establish U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Begich says the legislation isn’t about following trends but about setting the pace in a digital future.
Sullivan Talks Alaska LNG Pipeline After State Of The Union Address

With new momentum from the Trump administration, Sullivan remains optimistic that Alaska’s LNG project will eventually overcome obstacles and reshape the state’s future.
Commercial Fisherman Sentenced For Falsifying Fishing Records And Taking An Endangered Sperm Whale

A Southeast Alaska commercial fisherman was sentenced to 6 months in prison for falsifying fishing records in violation of the Lacey Act and illegally taking a sperm whale in violation of the Endangered Species Act.