Hilcorp purchased several blocks of federal leases in Cook Inlet in 2017, but before it can even think about exploring for oil and gas there, the company has to survey for potential geological hazards in the area.
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Soldotna moves in on beetle kill fire hazard
Soldotna is waiting on a federal grant to remove beetle kill trees that could fall and pose a fire risk.
Without the Alaska Moose Federation, roadkill salvage falls to charities
Moose didn’t stop crossing the road when the Alaska Moose Federation closed up shop late last year.
Invasive mollusks hitch ride to Alaska on aquarium algae
The mussels could infiltrate local ecosystems if people dump their aquariums into lakes and rivers. They can wreak havoc on personal property, too.
NTSB: Rep. Gary Knopp, who piloted plane involved in fatal crash, had impaired vision
An updated medical report says Knopp was denied medical certification to fly because he had glaucoma in both eyes that led to a reduced field of vision.
Researchers try to quantify COVID-19’s impact on seafood industry
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is sending out two surveys —one for fishermen and one for processors — about the effects of the pandemic.
Families of Soldotna plane crash victims sue estate, widow of former Alaska Rep. Gary Knopp
Representatives of four of the crash victims allege that Knopp was negligent in his operation of the aircraft because he was flying without a valid medical certificate.
Biologists look at environmental DNA for clues about endangered Cook Inlet belugas
As they swim through the Kenai River, fish shed tiny bits of environmental DNA — in skin cells, feces, even mucous. Researchers are collecting this eDNA from the river to understand which species of fish are there.
A second push for more solar on the Kenai Peninsula
Solarize the Kenai estimates that the average homeowner could cover half of their home’s energy needs with 12 panels and save over $10,000 in the next 15 years.
For Alaska’s railbelt, electric vehicle charging corridor may be on road to reality
The state plans to install level-three chargers, which can charge some cars in under an hour.