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The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct’s recommendation now awaits review by the Alaska Supreme Court, which has final authority to impose disciplinary sanctions against judges.
Nome-based judge recommended for reprimand after misconduct probe
The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct (ACJC) finalized its decision to recommend a public reprimand at a Jan. 30 hearing.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct’s recommendation now awaits review by the Alaska Supreme Court, which has final authority to impose disciplinary sanctions against judges.
The agency’s decision to cancel the cabin is due to the challenging location and limited staff capacity. This comes after the agency lost a third of its staff in Alaska last year.
US Forest Service cancels plan to build Herbert Glacier cabin in Juneau
Officials say it’s due to staff capacity and challenges of the site, not nearby mining interests.
akpub.io
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The agency’s decision to cancel the cabin is due to the challenging location and limited staff capacity. This comes after the agency lost a third of its staff in Alaska last year.
Every Alaskan who testified — almost 30 in total — was against the tax. (via Alaska Beacon)
Alaska legislators say governor’s fiscal plan is likely dead after first week of hearings
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said lawmakers are mistaken if they think things will be easier under a new governor next year.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Every Alaskan who testified — almost 30 in total — was against the tax. (via Alaska Beacon)
A Sitka-based cruise line is closing its doors.
Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations and canceled all future sailings.
Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations and canceled all future sailings.
Sitka-based cruise line shuts down
In 2025, Alaskan Dream Cruises employed 95 seasonal workers and about 10 year-round workers.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
A Sitka-based cruise line is closing its doors.
Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations and canceled all future sailings.
Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations and canceled all future sailings.
Here's why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the U.S. House.
5 glaring warning signs for Republicans in this year's midterm elections
Here's why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Here's why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the U.S. House.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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It has been three weeks since one of Aniak's schools was abruptly closed due to structural concerns in the gymnasium.
Now, the Kuspuk School District says it has prepared for a possible collapse of the gym's roof.
Now, the Kuspuk School District says it has prepared for a possible collapse of the gym's roof.
Aniak school prepares for the worst as crews work to shore up gym roof
In a community meeting this week, the Kuspuk School District told families it has a plan in place to keep students and staff safe in the case of a sudden collapse of the gym roof at the Aniak Jr./Sr. High School.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
It has been three weeks since one of Aniak's schools was abruptly closed due to structural concerns in the gymnasium.
Now, the Kuspuk School District says it has prepared for a possible collapse of the gym's roof.
Now, the Kuspuk School District says it has prepared for a possible collapse of the gym's roof.
Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:
Alaskans weigh in on a controversial proposal to reform federal subsistence rules.
Plus, a state endorsement of a proposed charter school in Fairbanks draws some local pushback.
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Alaskans weigh in on a controversial proposal to reform federal subsistence rules.
Plus, a state endorsement of a proposed charter school in Fairbanks draws some local pushback.
Listen here:
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 6, 2026
Alaskans weigh in on a controversial proposal to reform federal subsistence rules.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:
Alaskans weigh in on a controversial proposal to reform federal subsistence rules.
Plus, a state endorsement of a proposed charter school in Fairbanks draws some local pushback.
Listen here:
Alaskans weigh in on a controversial proposal to reform federal subsistence rules.
Plus, a state endorsement of a proposed charter school in Fairbanks draws some local pushback.
Listen here:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added dozens of communities to the list of those eligible for both individual and public federal disaster assistance.
FEMA adds storm-affected communities eligible for disaster assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added dozens of communities to the list of those eligible for both individual and public federal disaster assistance following the October 2025 storm that caused widespread damage across Western Alaska.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:40 AM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added dozens of communities to the list of those eligible for both individual and public federal disaster assistance.
A USGS team searched the region in June, but data on what minerals they found hasn't been released yet.
Aleutian waters could open to mineral mining in first-ever federal offshore lease sale in Alaska
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is evaluating whether to hold a first-of-its-kind lease sale for seabed mineral development in federal waters off Alaska, and seeking information and input to help decide if it should move forward.
akpub.io
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
A USGS team searched the region in June, but data on what minerals they found hasn't been released yet.
Most of the Alaska athletes competing are in cross-country skiing, making up half of the 16-person U.S. team.
Alaska well-represented on US Olympic cross-country ski team, as games begin
As far as the sport of cross-country skiing is concerned, it might as well be called "Team Alaska," given how many of the athletes have ties to our state.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Most of the Alaska athletes competing are in cross-country skiing, making up half of the 16-person U.S. team.
Common complications from measles include encephalitis, or brain swelling and pneumonia.
Measles continues to spread in the U.S., but with some letup
As South Carolina's outbreak grows to 876 confirmed cases, vaccinations in the state surged in January. Cases have also been reported in two ICE detention facilities.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Common complications from measles include encephalitis, or brain swelling and pneumonia.
The number of out-of-state workers in Alaska is continuing to rise and is near an all-time high. (via Alaska Beacon)
Almost 1 in 4 Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes
The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The number of out-of-state workers in Alaska is continuing to rise and is near an all-time high. (via Alaska Beacon)
Meet AddieAnn Randall, a teenage musher aiming for the Iditarod! 🐾 Learn more about her story and the basics of mushing on Outdoor Explorer! 🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch Outdoor Explorer live on-air Thursdays at 10 am and repeating at 8 pm on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/4rDbM3G
Racing toward the Iditarod | Outdoor Explorer
Hear from AddieAnn Randall, a teenage musher and future Iditarod hopeful whose family runs the Rock on Racing kennel in Cantwell. She shares the basics of mushing, how she trains and what she sees and experiences out on the trail.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Meet AddieAnn Randall, a teenage musher aiming for the Iditarod! 🐾 Learn more about her story and the basics of mushing on Outdoor Explorer! 🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch Outdoor Explorer live on-air Thursdays at 10 am and repeating at 8 pm on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/4rDbM3G
Gov. Dunleavy’s new fiscal plan would add a sales tax, cap spending, change oil and dividend rules — but analysts say it doesn’t actually balance Alaska’s budget and could drain savings over time.
Would Gov. Dunleavy’s fiscal plan solve Alaska’s long-running budget issues?
Lawmakers are scheduled to take public comment on the tax portion of Dunleavy’s plan Thursday evening.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Gov. Dunleavy’s new fiscal plan would add a sales tax, cap spending, change oil and dividend rules — but analysts say it doesn’t actually balance Alaska’s budget and could drain savings over time.
February may be short, but Anchorage’s event calendar isn’t. ❄️🎉
Ava White shares highlights — but there’s plenty more on deck. This week’s Anchorage Weekender rounds up 11 ways to spend the weekend around town.
📲 Read the full Weekender at https://akpub.io/4pvFNlH
Ava White shares highlights — but there’s plenty more on deck. This week’s Anchorage Weekender rounds up 11 ways to spend the weekend around town.
📲 Read the full Weekender at https://akpub.io/4pvFNlH
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
February may be short, but Anchorage’s event calendar isn’t. ❄️🎉
Ava White shares highlights — but there’s plenty more on deck. This week’s Anchorage Weekender rounds up 11 ways to spend the weekend around town.
📲 Read the full Weekender at https://akpub.io/4pvFNlH
Ava White shares highlights — but there’s plenty more on deck. This week’s Anchorage Weekender rounds up 11 ways to spend the weekend around town.
📲 Read the full Weekender at https://akpub.io/4pvFNlH
Michael Silka is buried in a place of honor, despite killing nine Alaskans, including a state trooper.
A similar Texas case has raised hopes that Silka might be disinterred.
A similar Texas case has raised hopes that Silka might be disinterred.
A grave injustice in Sitka has galled Alaska police for decades
Michael Silka is buried in a place of honor, despite killing nine Alaskans, including a state trooper. A similar Texas case has raised hopes that Silka might be disinterred.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Michael Silka is buried in a place of honor, despite killing nine Alaskans, including a state trooper.
A similar Texas case has raised hopes that Silka might be disinterred.
A similar Texas case has raised hopes that Silka might be disinterred.
The family of one of the victims who died in a Bering Air plane crash last year is suing the regional airline. The news came a day before the anniversary of the crash, which killed all 10 people on board and shook communities in Northwest Alaska.
A year after fatal plane crash, family sues Bering Air
The family of JaDee Moncur, one of the passengers, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Nome Superior Court on Thursday.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The family of one of the victims who died in a Bering Air plane crash last year is suing the regional airline. The news came a day before the anniversary of the crash, which killed all 10 people on board and shook communities in Northwest Alaska.
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off today in Italy with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Alaska time.
About a dozen athletes with ties to Alaska will compete over the next two weeks.
Here’s how (and when) to watch them:
About a dozen athletes with ties to Alaska will compete over the next two weeks.
Here’s how (and when) to watch them:
How to watch Alaska athletes in the 2026 Winter Olympics
About a dozen Olympians with ties to the state are competing in Italy.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off today in Italy with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Alaska time.
About a dozen athletes with ties to Alaska will compete over the next two weeks.
Here’s how (and when) to watch them:
About a dozen athletes with ties to Alaska will compete over the next two weeks.
Here’s how (and when) to watch them:
Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed over last year's fatal Bering Air plane crash.
Plus, budget crunchers weigh in on Gov. Dunleavy's plan to fix the state's fiscal problem.
Listen here:
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed over last year's fatal Bering Air plane crash.
Plus, budget crunchers weigh in on Gov. Dunleavy's plan to fix the state's fiscal problem.
Listen here:
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 5, 2026
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed over last year's fatal Bering Air plane crash.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed over last year's fatal Bering Air plane crash.
Plus, budget crunchers weigh in on Gov. Dunleavy's plan to fix the state's fiscal problem.
Listen here:
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed over last year's fatal Bering Air plane crash.
Plus, budget crunchers weigh in on Gov. Dunleavy's plan to fix the state's fiscal problem.
Listen here:
Protest signs, billboards and a mining conference in Vancouver — the battle over a proposed mine near Haines is expanding beyond Southeast Alaska.
Opponents of mining site near Haines target new owner at industry conference
The campaign came the same week that Vizsla announced plans for the project for this year – and touted a formal letter of support from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Protest signs, billboards and a mining conference in Vancouver — the battle over a proposed mine near Haines is expanding beyond Southeast Alaska.
The council will weigh five options for dealing with chum salmon bycatch at its meeting in Anchorage this week.
Tribes and pollock industry await final decision on chum bycatch
The council that manages Alaska's federal fisheries may be just days away from a decision that could limit how much chum salmon the Bering Sea trawl fleet can scoop up as bycatch.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The council will weigh five options for dealing with chum salmon bycatch at its meeting in Anchorage this week.
At midnight on Thursday, a 15-year-old treaty called New START expired, and with it, caps on the number of weapons the two sides could deploy on missiles, bombers and submarines.
For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia have no limits on nuclear weapons
Experts warn that the expiration of a long-standing nuclear arms control treaty between the two superpowers could mark the start of a new nuclear rivalry.
akpub.io
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM
At midnight on Thursday, a 15-year-old treaty called New START expired, and with it, caps on the number of weapons the two sides could deploy on missiles, bombers and submarines.
A separate measure approved unanimously by the Assembly on Tuesday disbanded a citizen library committee created to review library materials flagged by community members as obscene. That task will instead fall to the library board, borough officials said.(via Mat-Su Sentinel)https://akpub.io/45R3yMP
Mat-Su Assembly member drops library content ban proposal after community pushback
The proposal would have impacted a broad array of library materials that depict sexual acts.
akpub.io
February 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A separate measure approved unanimously by the Assembly on Tuesday disbanded a citizen library committee created to review library materials flagged by community members as obscene. That task will instead fall to the library board, borough officials said.(via Mat-Su Sentinel)https://akpub.io/45R3yMP
More than 90% of the comments submitted to the state reject its plan to build a new ferry terminal at Cascade Point north of Juneau. https://akpub.io/4r033bL
Southeast ferry riders call proposed Cascade Point terminal a ‘boondoggle’ in public comments
Many of the comments suggest the state's claims of benefits to ferry passengers are disingenuous, and that the project looks instead like a fast-tracked subsidy for mining companies.
akpub.io
February 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
More than 90% of the comments submitted to the state reject its plan to build a new ferry terminal at Cascade Point north of Juneau. https://akpub.io/4r033bL