Local Government

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough—ranking it 20th most dependent among Alaska counties.

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with U.S. Representative Nick Begich, have introduced the Chugach Alaska Land Exchange and Oil Spill Recovery Act.

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) chaired a hearing on June 12, 2025, focusing on the threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by foreign entities to Alaska’s fishermen and…

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers across Interior Alaska News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and…

FOIA Request to University of Alaska Fairbanks Regarding Chinese National Students on June 3, 2025.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Interior Alaska News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided…

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Representative Nick Begich from Alaska, have expressed approval for the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) decision to start a public process…

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area—ranking it 12th most dependent among Alaska counties.

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has advanced a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Alex Padilla.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3% of income in Denali Borough, providing an average of $3,629 per capita to residents.

The following parishes in the Interior Alaska News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

U.S. Senators Dave McCormick, Jacky Rosen, Dan Sullivan, and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act in Washington.

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has emphasized the importance of President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, citing increasing threats from China and Russia.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.4% of income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, providing an average of $3,263 per capita to residents.

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan, Kevin Cramer, and Jim Banks, all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined President Donald Trump at the White House for an announcement on a…

In 2024, 97.9% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Interior Alaska News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…

The following parishes in the Interior Alaska News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has secured commitments from Adam Telle, nominated by President Trump to lead the Army Corps of Engineers, to accelerate efforts addressing glacial lake outburst flooding in…

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska has secured a commitment from Adam Telle, the nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, to prioritize the Port of Nome…

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan, Jeff Merkley, and John Curtis have introduced the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act to address human rights violations in Hong Kong.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.2% of income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, providing an average of $2,766 per capita to residents.

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii have reintroduced the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) Revitalization Act.

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has expressed his support for the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) planned upgrades to air traffic control systems, which include provisions specifically for Alaska.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3.5% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, providing an average of $2,401 per capita to residents.