VA provides 771 home loans in Alaska totaling $338.5 million in Q4 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) issued 771 home loans totaling $338.5 million in Alaska during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans’ Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Former Ketchikan church elder indicted for alleged child exploitation offenses
A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted Dwight Chris John, a 74-year-old former church elder from Ketchikan, on charges related to child exploitation and possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Alaska among 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Last Frontier News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Alaska is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
FOIA request sent to Ilisagvik College regarding FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025
FOIA Request to Ilisagvik College regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
Shelter Cove Road opens near Ketchikan improving community access
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has opened a new roadway near Ketchikan, providing improved access for the local community.
Governor Dunleavy orders flags at half-staff to honor Brenda Itta-Lee
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy have expressed condolences following the death of former Alaska Representative Brenda Itta-Lee.
Southwest Airlines announces seasonal flights at Anchorage airport starting May 2026
Southwest Airlines will begin seasonal flights at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in May 2026.
How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during week ending Aug. 2?
There were 20 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Aug. 2, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
190 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during June 2025
There were 190 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during June 2025, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.