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With industry wary of Arctic Refuge, Alaska’s own government plans a lonely quest for oil
AIDEA is spending as much as $175 million to look for petroleum in the refuge.
Jul 177 min read
Alaska regulators fine North Slope oil field operator for unauthorized gas flaring
Alaska regulators on Wednesday assessed a $741,520 civil penalty against the operator of a small and trouble-plagued North Slope oil field for five months of unauthorized flaring of natural gas.
Jul 173 min read
ICE: Alaska state attorney arrested by immigration officials, held in Tacoma detention center
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Shucheng “Charlie” Yang, 32, a Chinese national and attorney with the Alaska Department of Law, on July 10 in Anchorage, according to an ICE spokesperson.
Jul 161 min read
Amid political division, Alaska lawmakers close in on final compromise gasline bill
Legislators return to Capitol on Thursday for possible vote; Dunleavy says a third special session to advance Alaska LNG Project likely if acceptable bill fails to pass.
Jul 165 min read
Tiny Alaska port town designs transportation plan to handle huge crowds
Whittier is putting finishing touches on a plan to guide transportation management over the next two decades.
Jul 154 min read
Have a felony record in Alaska? You may still be eligible to vote.
Alaskans who are currently incarcerated and awaiting trial or sentencing, and those who have served their sentence and have been released from correctional supervision are eligible to vote in all elections.
Jul 153 min read
After gasline tax bill, pipeline developers plan to ask Alaskans for a few billion dollars
If the state doesn’t chip in, its 25% ownership stake will be diluted by other investors, reducing profits in the long term.
Jul 157 min read
To vote in Alaska’s primary elections, residents must register by July 19 — here’s how
Alaska’s primary election just over a month away, and the deadline to register to vote in that election is Sunday, July 19.
Jul 133 min read
Alaska Democrats sue elections officials after they approved candidate who didn’t disclose finances
The Alaska Democratic Party is suing the Alaska Division of Elections, alleging that officials improperly approved a Republican candidate who failed to disclose his personal finances, as required by state law.
Jul 132 min read
Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature
Eight other bills await a final decision, plus the possibility of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Jul 133 min read
To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
On Independence Day, as second-term Republican Dan Sullivan and his chief rival in Alaska's U.S. Senate race Democrat Mary Peltola headlined parades, the other Dan Sullivan seeking the seat was happily on the sidelines of festivities in this small fishing community he long has called home.
Jul 115 min read
Alaska expands eligibility for early interventions for children with developmental delays
New law expands eligibility that will allow earlier interventions for infants and children, but providers say more funding is needed to provide those critical services.
Jul 104 min read
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