The Department of Natural Resources announced a new proposed 10-year lease of a 14-acre kelp farm up for public comment.
Economy
Royal Caribbean offers $160,000 sponsorship for Salmon Walk project in Ketchikan
Royal Caribbean’s sponsorship would fund two major parts of the Salmon Walk: educational elements and trail upgrades.
Oil prices plunge amid omicron variant concerns
A barrel of Alaska North Slope crude was about $71 on Monday, $11 less than the week of Thanksgiving.
Repairs to the Matanuska could leave a huge gap in Southeast ferry service
The Matanuska was supposed to return to service in late December, but state officials now say they’re not sure when it’ll be ready.
Chair of Nuclear Regulatory Commission touts safety of small reactors like the one planned for Eielson
The Air Force announced in October that it has chosen Eielson for a first-of-its-kind mini reactor.
Alaska seeks private operators to fill gaps in winter ferry schedule
The state of Alaska is looking to the private sector to offer ferry service between Juneau and four Southeast villages facing months-long gaps this winter from January to March.
New report could guide how Alaska spends $1.5B in federal funding for broadband
A new task force report could help the state decide how to spend $1.5 billion for broadband from the federal infrastructure law.
Two weeks into job, Anchorage’s new homelessness director is mum on plans
D’Amato has been on the job for two weeks, but the city hasn’t answered questions about his experience or his vision for tackling one of the mayor’s most urgent priorities.
Rep. Dan Ortiz optimistic ferry service to Prince Rupert will resume in May
State ferries haven’t run the 120-mile route linking the panhandle with the northern British Columbia road system since 2019.
Bristol Bay salmon processors boost prices amid favorable markets for sockeye
Overall, it’s estimated that seafood processors paid fishermen working in Alaska a total of $643 million this year. That’s more than double last year’s total.