Alaskans gathered in downtown Anchorage on Wednesday night to weigh in on the Trump administration’s proposal to open almost all Alaska waters to oil and gas development.
Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk
Hilcorp CEO steps down
Hildebrand is known for being among the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth of $7.6 billion, according to Bloomberg.
State leaders push to take next steps on ANWR drilling
Murkowski isn’t done with ANWR. After speaking at an event in Anchorage this week, the Senator told reporters there are a lot of details that need to be filled in.
Protesters call for gun control at event featuring Murkowski, Young
The event was intended to be a victory lap for Murkowski and Young, who were at the Anchorage Petroleum Club speaking about successfully opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil development.
New EPA head for Alaska talks Pebble, budget cuts and climate change
Hladick said his boss — EPA administrator Scott Pruitt — recently called him up seeking some local knowledge, on a hot topic for many Alaskans: the proposed Pebble Mine.
More layoffs announced at Prudhoe Bay
Over 260 Alaska workers in Prudhoe Bay will be laid off March 31 as a result of a contract change with oil company BP
Inupiat leaders say offshore drilling proposal ‘ignored’ local concerns
In a recent letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, VOICE wrote, “with respect to the Arctic [Outer Continental Shelf] announcement on the [Draft Proposed Program], we feel the concerns of local organizations were ignored and that deeply disturbs us.”
Crude spill at Valdez Terminal under investigation
According to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, which operates the terminal, under 200 gallons of oil leaked from two arms used to load crude onto tankers.
EPA head reverses course on Pebble, saying it may pose ‘unacceptable’ risk
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt said the agency is suspending its effort to reverse an Obama-era proposal to put restrictions on the mine.
Following evacuation, Tsunami Warning Center says ‘better safe than sorry’
Even though the earthquake didn’t lead to a large tsunami, the Warning Center prefers to take a cautious approach.