Unalaska, AK – For the 29th year, Alaska will be distributing dividends from the permanent fund. The state will be mailing checks in the amount of $1281 to almost 642,000 qualifying Alaskans. This is a slight drop from last year's dividend, which was $1305. The amount will be paid out on October 7th, either through paper checks in the mail or via direct deposit. KUCB's Alexandra Gutierrez Unalaska residents will be spending this year's checks.