U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor this week about the effects of the Iran conflict on global energy markets and the impact rising fuel costs are having on communities in Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) announced an early opening for sport fishing in the Russian River Sanctuary Area beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, June 18.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District has released a draft feasibility study and environmental assessment for navigational improvements at Homer Harbor and is seeking public comment.

The Alaska State Troopers are asking for the public’s help locating 34-year-old Sterling resident Joseph Mesa.

The approximately 6.55-acre parcel, identified as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel No. 0495009, is located north of the Kenai River along Bridge Access Road.

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to participate in its 2026 Alaska Agricultural State Land Auction, which includes agricultural parcels on the Kenai Peninsula and in additional locations in Interior Alaska.

Dozens of young entrepreneurs set up shop across the Central Kenai Peninsula on Saturday, June 13, to participate in this year’s Lemonade Day and gain hands-on experience running a business.

The Alaska Division of Elections has determined that Petersburg resident Daniel J. Sullivan will not appear on the 2026 Republican primary ballot for U.S. Senate, concluding that his declaration of candidacy was not filed in good faith.

Alaska State Parks will transition to a new online reservation platform on Oct. 1, resulting in several changes for people reserving public use cabins, shelters, and other facilities.

Seward officially has a new cruise terminal after a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4, welcoming the state-of-the-art facility and providing a gateway to Alaska for travelers around the globe. Following the ceremony, Royal Caribbean also crowned the winner of their ‘Port Partner’ initiative.