Last Frontier News

Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Charles Bussell

By Last Frontier News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Charles Bussell

The State to Sue EPA for Failure to Comply with Wood Stove Standards

By Last Frontier News Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the State of Alaska and 10 other states and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency delivered a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of their failure to update wood stove emission standards

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Alaska during week ending June 17

By Last Frontier News | Jul 4, 2023

Alaska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Independence Day

By Last Frontier News Report | Jul 4, 2023

WHEREAS, some 247 years ago, a group of visionaries – our founding fathers – set out to establish a new and independent nation, unlike any other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy to affirm and safeguard each citizen’s personal right to pursue their own destiny and purpose

Independence Day

By Last Frontier News Report | Jul 4, 2023

WHEREAS, some 247 years ago, a group of visionaries – our founding fathers – set out to establish a new and independent nation, unlike any other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy to affirm and safeguard each citizen’s personal right to pursue their own destiny and purpose

Alaska collected $38 million in property tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Last Frontier News | Jul 3, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $38 million in property tax revenue for Alaska, after no property tax was collected in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Drunk Driving Victims Remembrance Day

By Last Frontier News Report | Jul 3, 2023

WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road systems allow for transportation of Alaskans and visitors to travel for work, school, and pleasure with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers

Attorney General Taylor Joins 15 States Emphasizing the Importance of AM Radio in Vehicles

By Last Frontier News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor emphasizes the importance of AM radio stations for emergency situations as some car manufacturers consider removing AM radio in electric cars, in a letter he joined along with 14 other state attorneys general

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Alaska during week ending June 24

By Last Frontier News | Jul 2, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alaska in the week ending June 24, making up less than 10.5% of total deaths by all causes in Alaska.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Alaska during week June 17

By Last Frontier News | Jul 2, 2023

Alaska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Alaska's combined tax revenues up 14% from Q1 to Q2 2023

By Last Frontier News | Jul 2, 2023

Alaska collected $577 million in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

16 deaths in Alaska in week ending July 1

By Last Frontier News | Jul 2, 2023

There were 16 deaths in Alaska in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

By Last Frontier News | Jul 1, 2023

The VA issued five Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to two loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Q2 2023: Alaska's combined tax revenues up 14.1% since Q1 2023

By Last Frontier News | Jul 1, 2023

Alaska collected $576 million in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

15 people die from diseases of the heart in Alaska during week ending June 24

By Last Frontier News | Jul 1, 2023

There were 15 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Alaska in the week ending June 24, making up 15.8% of total deaths by all causes in Alaska.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Alaska increases from Q1 to Q2

By Last Frontier News | Jul 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Alaska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $393,969, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 33.1% fewer home purchase loans in Alaska in Q2 2023

By Last Frontier News | Jul 1, 2023

There were 354 VA home purchases in Alaska in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $138.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 354 home purchase loans in Alaska in Q2 2023

By Last Frontier News | Jul 1, 2023

There were 354 VA home purchase loans issued in Alaska in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $138.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.