The Alaska Senate convened Tuesday for the second regular session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature, outlining priorities aimed at strengthening the state’s economy while addressing ongoing fiscal and policy challenges.

The measures, Senate Bills 208 and 209, were prefiled Jan. 16.

Kyle Schneider, Choir Teacher at Homer High School, has been named the 2025 Music Teacher of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has launched a new statewide program to help homeowners pay for the cleanup of residential heating oil spills.

As of late 2025, the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBRF) balance stood at roughly $2.9 billion—down significantly from its peak of more than $12 billion.

A Kenai woman was arrested Monday after police investigated a reported assault at a local business and later located the suspect during a separate traffic-related call.

Jessica Faircloth, who lists an address in Kasilof, has officially filed to run for the state’s top office.

They were 1 of 14 Fire and Emergency Medical Service agencies awarded in the state.

Because it is a constitutional amendment, the resolution is not subject to a governor’s veto.

Forecasters say avalanche danger is HIGH at and above treeline, with a very unstable snowpack persisting despite relatively quiet weather.