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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Alaska Peninsula

14 Jul 2026 3:09 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula on July 14, 2026, at a depth of 47 km. The tremor was centered southeast of False Pass and southwest of Anchorage, confirmed by USGS seismologists.

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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Alaska Peninsula

14 Jul 2026 2:58 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula on July 14, 2026, at a depth of 5 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered southeast of False Pass and southwest of Anchorage.

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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Alaska Peninsula

14 Jul 2026 8:22 a.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit the Alaska Peninsula on July 14, 2026, at a shallow depth. The USGS reported the event, reviewed by a seismologist, centered southeast of False Pass.

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Alaska Secures $180 Million Settlement for Port Modernization

7 Jul 2026 3:34 p.m. · Source: Office of the Alaska Governor

Alaska Governor Dunleavy announced a $180 million federal settlement, ending a two-decade lawsuit over the failed Don Young Port of Alaska expansion. This funding will significantly advance the Port's $2.7 billion modernization program, crucial for the state's infrastructure.

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Former Anchorage Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking

30 Jun 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: FBI

Former Anchorage attorney Justin Facey pleaded guilty to drug trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. He faces 10 to 40 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 2026.

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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

26 Jun 2026 9:20 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on June 27, 2026, at a depth of 58 km. The preliminary report from USGS indicates the quake was centered near Clam Gulch, affecting nearby cities like Anchorage.

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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

26 Jun 2026 9:19 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A preliminary USGS report details a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on June 27, 2026. Centered 15 km southeast of Clam Gulch at a depth of 23 km, the computer-generated report awaits seismologist review.

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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

26 Jun 2026 9:18 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on June 27, 2026, at a depth of 62 km. The preliminary report from USGS places the epicenter near Clam Gulch, with further details pending seismologist review.

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Alaska Honors Pioneering Former Representative Susan Sullivan

22 Jun 2026 5:43 p.m. · Source: Office of the Alaska Governor

Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered flags flown at half-staff for former Rep. Susan Sullivan, who made history as the youngest woman elected to the Alaska Legislature in 1974. She was key in education reforms and establishing the Alaska Permanent Fund.

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Interior Secretary Burgum to Join Gov. Dunleavy at Alaska Energy Conference

14 May 2026 1:04 p.m. · Source: Office of the Alaska Governor

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will join Governor Mike Dunleavy at the 5th Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage, highlighting the Trump Administration's commitment to Alaska's energy and resource potential.

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First Lady Rose Dunleavy Honors Seven Alaskans with Volunteer Awards

12 May 2026 5:31 p.m. · Source: Office of the Alaska Governor

Seven Alaskans, including founders, healthcare leaders, and long-term volunteers, received the 2026 First Lady's Volunteer Award from Rose Dunleavy for their profound impact on communities statewide.

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