Annual Coast Guard Buoy Round-up gets underway
Sunday July 15, kicked off the 2012 Coast Guard Buoy Round-up held by the 17th Coast Guard District in Juneau. The event is a week long series of training exercises.
Southeast Alaska shows population growth
Many communities in Southeast Alaska have seen population declines for a decade or more, but there appears to be a turnaround.
State of Alaska sues over maritime fuel regs
The state of Alaska is suing to block the federal government from enforcing regulations for emissions from cruise ships and marine cargo carriers.
Shell oil drilling rig has close encounter with shore in Unalaska
Shell Oil has run into a number of problems with its Arctic drilling plans over the last week.
Eaglecrest plans changes to lifts
Changes are coming to the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Douglas Island.
Alaska seeks oil taxes consultant
After being criticized for rushing a bill into the special session this year that some considered ill-conceived, the Parnell administration is now seeking a consultant to advise it on oil taxes.
EPA considering Shell permit change request
Shell Oil is seeking to changes to the air permit for one of its drill ships after a spokesman says generator engines tested slightly above permit levels for ammonia and nitrous oxide.
State wants to be informed on water treatment
Alaska mine regulators want to be informed on Chieftain Metals’ plans to treat acid rock drainage at the old Tulsequah Chief Mine in British Columbia.
Bellingham oil rig project under federal scrutiny for storm safety
A drilling rig slated for use off Alaska’s North Slope is facing some serious scrutiny in Washington state. The Arctic Challenger is designed to stop oil spills from two other rigs. But officials say it needs a stronger design.
Senate panel to hear issue of legacy wells
The issue of cleaning up abandoned wells in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska is coming before a U.S. Senate committee.
