Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his final slate of subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. He will serve on 3 key House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittees. These assignments include oversight and policymaking duties for Alaskan and Arctic research, technological policy, and programs.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is releasing its planned highway and aviation construction projects for the 2025 season. Early projections indicate the 2025 construction season will see an estimated $900 million in construction awards, an increase from previous years. 

One newly-constructed cabin at Pasagshak River State Recreation Site and a recently renovated cabin at Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park.

The closures are merely discussions at present in the event that no increase to the Base Student Allocation (BSA) comes out of Juneau.

The City of Soldotna is accepting applications for the Storefront Improvement Program, which offers up to $7,500 to local businesses for projects that rehabilitate Soldotna storefronts and help promote a thriving local economy and attractive streetscape.

A Homer resident, 46-year-old Marco Ramirez, was convicted by a Kenai jury for Burglary in the First Degree and 7 counts of Theft in the Second Degree for a crime in 2022.

The FAA has determined that these amendments are routine and necessary to keep flight procedures operationally current, with minimal anticipated economic impact.

The plan focuses on aspects of funding, student achievement, and expanding opportunities for families and educators statewide.

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.

The Alaska Department of Law launched a new Tribal Relations Webpage to enhance communication, collaboration, and coordination between the Department and Alaska Native communities, tribes, and corporations. The webpage is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen communication with Alaska Native communities.