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Ketchikan Assembly Condemns Planning Commissioner’s Remarks

Around town

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly condemned discriminatory remarks attributed to a planning commissioner.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska DeskSep 24, 2026

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Alaska copper project enters public-comment phase

Business openings

An Alaska copper project has opened a phase for members of the public to submit comments.

Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska DeskSep 22, 2026

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Kenai Peninsula district sets AK STAR academic baseline

Schools

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s AK STAR scores are being used as a new baseline for academic performance.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska DeskSep 20, 2026

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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded southeast of Chuginadak Island

Around town

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded Saturday in the North Pacific Ocean, 47 miles southeast of Chuginadak Island.

Aleutians West Census Area Alaska DeskSep 20, 2026

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Kenai Peninsula district sets AK STAR academic baseline

Schools

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s AK STAR results establish a new reference point for measuring student academic performance.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska DeskSep 20, 2026

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Construction advances on first 2.8 miles of King Cove road

Housing and development

Work has advanced on the first 2.8 miles of the King Cove road project.

Aleutians East Borough Alaska DeskSep 20, 2026

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Fairbanks parents launch petition over LGBTQ History Month

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Fairbanks parents have started a petition asking schools to pause LGBTQ History Month, placing the issue before the community.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska DeskSep 18, 2026

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Anchorage Assembly to Weigh Police Surveillance Limits

Police, fire and courts

The Anchorage Assembly is set to consider limits on police surveillance as officials weigh privacy concerns alongside public-safety needs.

Anchorage Municipality Alaska DeskSep 14, 2026

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Four propositions set for Mat-Su November ballot

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Mat-Su voters will face four major propositions on the November ballot, giving residents several decisions beyond candidate races.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska DeskSep 10, 2026

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Kenai Peninsula voters asked about school board term limits

Schools

The policy question asks Kenai Peninsula voters to consider limits on how long school board members may serve.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska DeskSep 5, 2026