admin Algal toxins emerge as a new concern in Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea
As the Northern Bering Sea undergoes cascading effects of a warming climate, algal risks pose a new challenge.
Appeals court says Alaska has the right to make ConocoPhillips oil well data public
The state of Alaska has the right to make public data from exploration wells drilled...
Alaska cruise line experiments with alternative fuel
The newest cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises is the first oceangoing vessel to be refueled with liquefied natural gas,…
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
The Alaska Legislature approved legislation to add a superior court judge to the state’s third judicial district. The new judge…
Alaska Legislature approves state’s first tax on e-cigarette products
The bill was the third introduced by retiring Senate President Gary Stevens, who says it will help discourage youth vaping.
Alaska Legislature approves civics education requirement for all Alaska high schoolers
Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers under a bill passed by the Alaska…
New Trump administration proposal aims to accelerate drilling amid Alaska oil industry’s revival
As major oil companies eye new drilling on Alaska’s North Slope, the Trump administration is...
Proposed Alaska gas pipeline has a narrow window of viability, estimates suggest
State lawmakers are considering a tax break, proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, to encourage investors, but they're struggling to finalize…
Solar power expected to soon be cheaper than natural gas power in Anchorage
Because gas prices are expected to rise in coming years amid a growing shortage in Cook Inlet, the solar project…
Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying
Immigrants seeking green cards will have to return first to their home countries and wait despite years of potential backlogs,…