On July 27, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force. The launches will primarily take place from a new Rocket Lab location at the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska (PSCA) […]

Mountain Dog, a Palmer company that manufactures premium pet treats using 100% wild-caught Alaska salmon, received the State of Alaska’s 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award. Governor Mike Dunleavy and Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Commissioner Julie Sande presented the award during a ceremony on July 29 at the company’s manufacturing facility in […]

On July 28, 2026, the Alaska Superior Court failed to protect an Alaskan surrogate’s constitutional right to privacy and ruled that a California court may dictate the place where she gives birth and the medical team to treat her. The case involves a California couple who tried to force an Alaskan surrogate mother to get […]

On July 24, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Alaska dismissed the Northern Alaska Environmental Center and its co-plaintiffs’ claims as to approximately 1.38 million acres of Dalton Highway corridor lands already tentatively approved for conveyance to the State and denied their request for a preliminary injunction halting the conveyance process […]

“[A]bortion is life and death and I think for me it’s about providers saying, “Yes, we end lives here,” and being okay with that … I had a woman wake up in the recovery room and say, “I just killed my baby.” And I said to her, “You did, and that’s okay.” And just, being […]

On Monday, July 27, Lt. Governor Dahlstrom hosted a public hearing for the three 2026 ballot measures. The first hearing was on Ballot Measure 1, which proposes new campaign finance limits. The initiative’s sponsor, State Representative Calvin Schrage (NA-Anchorage), gave the statement of support, claiming the new limits would “level the playing field” and reduce […]

The hearing for Ballot Measure 2 on Monday, July 27, featured a statement of support by Bethany Marcum and a statement of opposition by Scott Kendall. Marcum emphasized that the repeal effort aims to do one thing: a complete repeal of the 2020 ballot measure that instituted ranked-choice voting, jungle primaries, and added certain campaign […]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 24 for the new Central Emergency Services Fire Station 1, located at 265 Wilson Lane in Soldotna. The ceremony began at 4:00 PM with an open house that followed, during which free hamburgers and hot dogs were served, and the public toured the building and met CES personnel. […]

Podcast Episode · The Must Read Alaska Show · July 22 · 33m - Steve Deace joins the Must Read Alaska podcast for a powerful conversation on faith, freedom, and the next generation—just days before his first-ever trip to Alaska.

We are building a case to stop the PFD steal. If you have been following the Great Debate series, you know that your right to the PFD is based on long-standing, continuous, reliable use. The Legislature thinks it can reappropriate your money. We disagree. Share your PFD testimony with us!