Rep. Sarah Vance

09/28/2026

Wednesday deadline

Reminder - is your riverbank in dire need of assistance? The proposal deadline for the Kenai Peninsula Cost-Share program is Wednesday, September 30th.

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09/25/2026

Dear Men,
What’s going on? Help me understand so I can better help you.

09/23/2026

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

Update: Sparrow Kowatch was located safe. Thank you for your help.

Sparrow Kowatch was reported missing on September 18, 2026, at 3:08 pm, after she left the Valley Pathways School on N. France Road in Palmer on foot at 11:15 am. She was wearing a black hoodie, black wide leg pants and black/pink DC shoes. Sparrow was later seen at Burger King in Wasilla on September 19, 2026, in a Chrysler 300. She may possibly be in Anchorage. Anyone having contact or information regarding Sparrow Kowatch is asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers in Palmer, at 907-745-2131, and reference incident AK26093066.

09/21/2026

This burns my biscuits. 😡
Today, Rainmaker Technology announced $100 million in new funding to expand its cloud-seeding and weather-modification business.

And it raises a very important question:
Was the Alaska cloud-seeding operation really just research and development, or was Alaska also part of a larger effort to demonstrate and market this technology to investors at our expense?

Rainmaker conducted its cloud-seeding operation near Homer on August 23. The company subsequently announced that it believed the operation produced approximately 19 million gallons of additional precipitation and described the Alaska work as an important proof of concept for its technology.

Now, just weeks later, the company has announced a $100 million Series B investment, saying the funding will help expand its atmospheric research organization and scale its weather-modification technology.

I am not going to claim something that I cannot prove. But I think Alaskans are justified in asking:

What exactly was Alaska being used for?

Was this solely an R&D experiment?

Was the data from Alaska used to validate and promote a commercial technology?

And what role did the Alaska operation play in helping Rainmaker demonstrate the technology to potential investors and customers?

Those are legitimate questions, especially when the operation occurred without advance public notice to the communities below it, and local officials say they learned about it after the fact.

Rainmaker now says it intends to expand weather modification beyond precipitation enhancement into applications such as hail mitigation and other forms of weather intervention.

That makes the questions about transparency, state oversight, public notice, and consent even more important.

This is precisely why I have asked Governor Dunleavy to issue an Administrative Order addressing weather modification in Alaska and why I am working on legislation to establish clear requirements for these activities.

Alaska should not be a testing ground for emerging weather-modification technology without Alaskans knowing what is happening, who authorized it, what the purpose is, and what protections are in place.

09/20/2026

🇺🇸 Requesting Executive Action on Weather Modification in Alaska

I’m asking Governor Mike Dunleavy to take action on weather modification in Alaska.

Today, I sent a formal request to the Governor asking him to issue an Administrative Order addressing weather modification and cloud-seeding operations, following the recent Rainmaker Technology Corp. activity over the Kenai Peninsula.

The August 23 operation near Homer and Kachemak Bay raised important questions about transparency, state oversight, public notice, and the role of local communities when weather-modification activities are conducted over Alaska communities.

My request asks the Governor to:

• Direct the relevant state agencies to review the August operation, including communications, authorizations, and potential environmental or public-safety implications.

• Place a temporary hold on further cloud-seeding or weather-modification activities in Alaska pending consideration of clear statutory authority by the Legislature.

• Direct state agencies to coordinate with one another and with the Legislature to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework, including advance public notice, local government consultation, environmental review, and clear state permitting authority.

Alaskans should not learn about activities that could affect their weather, agriculture, infrastructure, fisheries, and way of life only after they have occurred.

I am also working toward legislation for the upcoming session to address this regulatory gap and establish clear requirements for weather modification in Alaska.

Transparency and informed consent matter. Alaskans deserve a voice in decisions that could affect their communities. 🇺🇸

Tell Governor Dunleavy you appreciate his leadership on this issue!

09/18/2026

Alaska Children’s Trust was a great partner in promoting the passage of my bill to criminalize AI generated CSAM that passed in the crime package! They care deeply for the safety of our kids.

Come be a part of an important conversation to protect Alaska’s children.

Homer friends we are headed your way and we'd love to connect. Your perspective and insight are what we are looking for as we roll out our Prevent Together plan to prevent child sexual abuse. Help us share!

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5-7pm
WHERE: Pioneer Hall Room 212/ 533 E. Pioneer Ave, Homer
WHO: All community members are welcome

09/17/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate the United States Constitution, the foundation of our republic and the document that protects every American's rights and liberties.

The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, establishing a government built on limited powers, checks and balances, and the principle that government derives its authority from the people.

As Alaskans, we value those principles deeply: individual liberty, private property, representative government, and citizens' right to hold their government accountable.

The Constitution isn't just history. It is a living reminder that our rights do not come from government; they are protected from government.

Today, take a moment to read it, teach it to your children, and remember the responsibility that comes with being a citizen of this great country.

Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸

“...in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty…”

God bless America. 🇺🇸

09/16/2026

KPB ACTION on RAINMAKER
Thank you to KPB Mayor Micciche for his leadership in introducing Ordinance 2026-35 and Resolution 2026-046 addressing weather modification.

These measures recognize the importance of transparency, public involvement, and giving Alaskans a voice when activities have the potential to affect our communities and environment.

It was a privilege to provide public testimony in support of these measures. I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Micciche, the Borough Assembly, and legislators in Juneau on state legislation establishing informed consent for weather modification activities in Alaska.

Thank you, Mayor Micciche, for listening to the concerns of Alaskans and taking action. This conversation needs to continue at both the local and state level.

09/15/2026

🌬️BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES &
Take down those trampolines! It’s ganna be windy

The strongest winds are expected along the coast from Anchor Point north through Kenai and Nikiski, where exposed areas could see the most powerful gusts Tuesday evening and overnight.

09/15/2026

🛣️⚠️DRAFT STIP IS OPEN
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is announcing that the Draft 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is now available for public review and comment through October 29, 2026.

Public input is a critical component of the STIP process, helping ensure that transportation investments reflect community priorities and statewide needs. As a new STIP, the draft 2027–2030 STIP will be open for public review and comment for 45-days.

To review the draft 2027-2030 STIP and submit comments, please visit our interactive website https://dot.alaska.gov/links/pdp/, which includes maps, data summaries, and detailed project information and comparisons.

Projects included in the STIP support a wide range of infrastructure improvements, including roads, ferries, transit systems, trails, and safety enhancements that connect communities and strengthen Alaska’s economy. DOT&PF encourages public participation in the review process.

CLICK on the WEBSITE below 👇👇👇