
Glacier Bay’s Alsek River predicted to shift course within a few decades due to climate change
This could pose challenges for raft trips and fishing in Glacier Bay National Park.

Hilcorp ordered to replace gas pipeline with history of leaks
The last time the pipe leaked, in 2017, Hilcorp didn’t complete repairs for three months, citing danger from ice in the inlet.

Exploratory drilling to resume at controversial mine project near Haines, Klukwan
Drillers will be back on the mountain around the clock after a year-long hiatus at a mining project near Haines and Klukwan.

Hilcorp gas pipeline springs another leak in Cook Inlet
Hilcorp said the leak was first reported Thursday evening by a company helicopter pilot who spotted bubbles on the water’s surface.

New construction at Gustavus airport digs up old concerns about toxic chemicals
Newly discovered toxic chemicals at the site make the state-run project more complicated, and some residents don’t think the environmental oversight goes far enough to keep them safe.

Hilcorp gas wells near Anchor Point get green light
As early as Thursday, Hilcorp could start construction on a gravel exploration pad for the company’s Whiskey Gulch prospect.

At federal forum, Alaskans weigh in on future of oil and gas
With oil and gas leasing on pause, the federal government is gathering input as it reviews its energy program.

Soldotna construction company reaches $130K settlement with EPA over unauthorized well, contaminated groundwater
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s contaminated sites program found contaminated groundwater near an injection well at North Star Paving and Construction’s property.

State of Alaska, cities, business groups file to defend exemption of Tongass from Roadless Rule
Other parties defending the exemption include the city of Craig, statewide and Southeast chambers of commerce, electric utilities, shipping companies and resource development advocacy groups.

Alaska cruise cancellations pile up even as lines plan return to North America this summer
Cruises are still effectively banned in the U.S. — the federal Centers for Disease Control have yet to issue rules necessary for cruise lines to resume calling on U.S. ports

Interest in kelp farming is on the rise in Alaska, but the infrastructure is still catching up
The interest in kelp farming is there. Lease applications nearly doubled last year, and a recent training attracted hundreds of participants.
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