Not long after Trump took office, former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke famously proclaimed “the only path for energy dominance is a path through the great state of Alaska.” Two and a half years into the administration, lawyers have proven to be significant impediments to that path.
Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk
Wildfires crimp Alaska’s major transportation corridor, halting tourist operations and delaying groceries
Major wildfires in Southcentral Alaska have caused road closures and delays on some of the region’s busiest road corridors, forcing reroutes and long delays for locals, buses filled with tourists and trucks trying to resupply grocery stores.
State raises concerns about Red Dog Mine spill cleanups
Following a truck rollover earlier this summer, emails show state regulators raised concerns about how the Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue is cleaning up after spills on the sensitive tundra.
Point Lay sees earliest walrus haulout ever
It’s the earliest walrus haulout since it began happening in 2007, according to the federal agency. The haulouts are associated with declining sea ice due to climate change.
Democratic presidential candidates take to Twitter to weigh in on Alaska politics
The leading Democratic contenders for the White House are weighing in on Alaska politics and the ferry strike — at least, on social media.
‘We’re never going to surrender’ — Sarah James on a life fighting oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Sarah James’ desire to preserve the Neetsa’ii Gwich’in way of life drove her into the thick of the battle over oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.