Dunleavy said a tax change in the bill that would subject large oil and gas producer Hilcorp to state corporate income taxes — but leave the Alaska LNG project exempt — was unacceptable. Read the full update here: https://akpub.io/4fjGUjV

A man who was wrongfully detained in Anchorage by federal immigration officials is claiming that officers stole his wallet, which contained his immigration documents and social security card.

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: The legislative stalemate over the Alaska gasline bill continues. Plus, some fishermen voice concerns over the consolidation of seafood processors in Bristol Bay. Listen here: https://akpub.io/4vyAraY

On this episode, we're soaking in all that summer has to offer with a special program dedicated to the many events happening in the Anchorage area over the next few months. 🔊Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch Hometown, Alaska on-air Mondays at 10 a.m. on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/4wMjs6c

National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider -- back for another Ask a Climatologist segment -- told Alaska Public Media's Casey Grove that we've only ever seen a very strong El Niño a handful of times in recorded history.

Jackson, the first Black woman to sit on the nation's highest court, stopped in Interior Alaska as part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning program.

A conference committee tasked with hammering out a compromise rolled out and passed its final draft of the bill Thursday morning. Legislators are scheduled to take a final up-or-down vote on the bill as soon as Thursday afternoon.

We’re not going to let a little rain in the forecast ruin our weekend. From parties to races, The Anchorage Weekender rounded up eight ways to make the most of it.

The tribes can now get technical or financial assistance for agriculture projects from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

To help figure out ways to move people in and out more efficiently, with fewer bottlenecks and confusion, the city and the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities are developing a plan to guide the next 20 years: Whittier Moves.

Across Alaska, 12 schools closed their doors this year, according to recent reporting by the Anchorage Daily News. Morning host Ava White talks to ADN reporter Tim Rockey to learn more in today's Alaska Economic Report.

Money is pouring into both camps since Alaska is one of a few states that will decide which party controls the Senate. The Sullivan campaign has more cash on hand.

On this Line One, we'll hear from three Alaska organizations on the benefits of outdoor play and what they're doing to increase outdoor time for kids. 🔊 Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch Line One live on-air Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/3TnlATr

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: A campaign finance report in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race shows Democrat Mary Peltola ahead of Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Plus, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks to a sold out crowd in Fairbanks. Listen here: https://akpub.io/3SUIDVE

A 30-square-mile parcel of state land just north of Houston could be home to a new industrial park with data centers and a freight hub under a proposal from the state’s economic development agency. (Via Mat-Su Sentinel and Anchorage Press)

Residents who lost the right to vote with a felony conviction may have their right restored once they are unconditionally discharged from the Alaska Department of Corrections’ supervision. (Via Alaska Beacon)

After months of meetings and input, the proposed commission’s various stakeholders are still not in agreement, as the Anchorage Assembly is set to soon vote on the public safety commission’s structure and the powers it would have.

Southcentral Alaska’s largest natural gas utility said Tuesday it might not have the gas to make it through this winter. That’s after state regulators last Wednesday denied Enstar’s request that would’ve expanded natural gas storage in Kenai, as the region faces a looming natural gas shortage.

Some environmental groups and Alaska tribes argue that the road shouldn't be developed, as it could endanger important subsistence species. But the road could provide King Cove residents with lifesaving access to Cold Bay's nearby all-weather airport.

The new Critical Minerals Accelerator Engine in Alaska will receive $15 million in funding for two years and up to $160 million over 10 years, the university said on Tuesday. (Via Alaska Beacon)

A cruise ship dock and development project planned for downtown Juneau will be scaled down by more than half its original size but will cost an additional $100 million.

Epidemiologists don't know yet whether the cases are part of the national outbreak centered in the Midwest. They urge Alaskans to wash fruits and veggies and get tested if sick.

Alaska lawmakers join host Lori Townsend on this Talk of Alaska to describe their thinking on the future of monetizing Alaska’s natural gas. 🔊 Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch Talk of Alaska live on-air Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/4wIXwsH

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: Southcentral's largest natural gas utility warns it might not have enough supply to make it through winter. Plus, a drone training program takes flight in western Alaska. Listen here: https://akpub.io/4w7N1zg

Two lawmakers who have been vocal about what the Alaska LNG tax bill should or should not include — and what’s at stake for the future of Alaskans’ energy costs and the state treasury — appeared on Alaska Public Media’s “Talk of Alaska” on Tuesday.

Unhoused people in Girdwood told outreach workers they were homeless because they could not find housing. That’s different from Anchorage, where sometimes there are more complex variables, like substance misuse, chronic disabilities or mental health issues.

Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care and medications for opioid use disorder.

The people of St. Paul's fight for self-determination began during the Russian Empire, when Unangax̂ people were forced to harvest seals for the fur trade.

The phenomenon known as "rusting rivers" happens when once-clear streams release highly acidic and metal-laden water, which pose a direct threat to fish and vegetation. Now researchers say they've built a model that could predict where it will happen next.

Alaska’s primary election just over a month away, and the deadline to register to vote in that election is Sunday July 19. (Via Alaska Beacon)

The intersection is known as one of Juneau’s most accident-prone areas, with dozens of crashes having occurred there over the years.

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: Researchers look for ways to predict where Arctic rivers will turn red next. Also, homelessness is on the rise in Alaska's only ski resort community. https://akpub.io/4yqmX42

Even some who do not know how they will vote, or declined to say, criticized the state’s attempts to block Petersburg Sullivan, saying he met the age, residency and citizenship requirements set out by the U.S. Constitution. (Via The Associated Press)

Eight other bills await a final decision, plus the possibility of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. (Via Alaska Beacon)

Tucked away in the “Gateway” area at the edge of Palmer-Wasilla on one of the oldest settled plots in the Mat-Su, the experiment farm is a hive of research activity. (Via Mat-Su Sentinel)

A Juneau resident shot and wounded a yearling black bear that had been rummaging through trash downtown on Thursday morning. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game euthanized the bear soon after.

The accused include managers and proprietors of Anchorage assisted living homes, a Soldotna dentist and individuals paid by Medicaid to take care of ailing relatives.

The 32-site campground at Chilkoot Lake has just one food storage container, raising concerns about human-bear interactions.

On today's State of Art, we’re joined by Xavior Ellis Love and Janel Walton to hear more about their production “The Crossword Play (or Ezmeranda’s Gift).” 🔊 Listen wherever you get podcasts. Catch State of Art on-air Fridays at 8 p.m. on KSKA 91.1 FM. https://akpub.io/4ffqDwJ

Brandon Kalief Wright had been jailed for about four days on felony assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges, according to court records.

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: Aviation experts say recent closures of flight service stations in the state threaten safety. Plus, officials in Juneau prepare local infrastructure for this year's glacial outburst flood. Listen here: https://akpub.io/4peLcOh

Ninety personnel from Alaska are helping local crews contain the Aspen Acres Fire, which has burned at least 96,000 acres in southern Colorado since it started on June 29.

Attorneys for the state Democrats say Jose Tagle, a Republican candidate for House District 22, did not list any personal income or business interests when he filed to run for the seat. https://akpub.io/4f0HB1q

The Federal Aviation Administration closed seven of the stations after placing a number of employees on administrative leave last month.

Warming rivers and the uncanny ability of northern pike to navigate saltwater have enabled the freshwater invaders to lay siege to Southcentral Alaska’s salmon and trout. (Via Inside Climate News)

Alaska State Troopers shot and killed a Wasilla man Thursday who officials say was evading arrest on a boat near Whittier after he was convicted of sexually abusing a minor.

The Yukon River’s runs of Chinook, also called king salmon, have been in a long-term decline since their past heyday, when they numbered in the hundreds of thousands and the river was one of the biggest sources of that salmon species. (Via Alaska Beacon)

The complaints to the Alaska Public Offices Commission allege that Repeal Now has filed inaccurate reports and failed to properly disclose its major donors in disclaimers at the end of its ads.

Troopers said a woman had opened her front door around 5 a.m. Thursday to find a brown bear sow and two cubs. The woman grabbed a shotgun and fired three to four rounds in an effort to scare off the bears but the sow attacked the woman on her front deck.

The money would come from a grant program that aims to help state, local and tribal governments prepare for flooding, erosion, earthquakes and more.