News at 6 - June 12, 2026

The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday to approve a major property tax exemption bill for the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline — a measure that developer Glenfarne says is essential to making the $44.5-$54.5 billion project a reality. Downtown Palmer kicked off its 90th Colony Day festivities on Friday, bringing hundreds of people downtown for the annual early summer event. Residents of the City of Fairbanks will see the rate of levy on their property increase for 2026, after the Fairbanks City Council voted 5-1 to approve a property tax rate of 6.381 mills, up from 5.833 mills in 2025.