Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
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Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
October 26, 2026
The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.
Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits
October 26, 2026
Shooters can receive up to $120 in rebates.
Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
October 26, 2026
The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.
Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits
October 26, 2026
Shooters can receive up to $120 in rebates.
No trivial pursuit: Lifetime of knowledge pays off for Chickaloon’s Jeopardy! champion
October 23, 2026
“What is ‘my hovercraft is full of eels?’”
Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day
October 22, 2026
Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.
Mat-Su School Board rejects charter school proposal for former Meadow Lakes Elementary
October 21, 2026
Opening a new school would undermine savings from last year's school closures, officials said.
Cole reelected Houston mayor
October 20, 2026
The Houston City Council voted 6-1 to retain Cole as mayor.
Stalled Port MacKenzie rail project to get new life with $249 million federal grant
October 19, 2026
The grant requires $62 million in local funding that will be partially covered by the value of a borough land transfer.