The Bureau of Land Management is launching an environmental review of ConocoPhillips’ most recent proposed project in the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2.
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Haines harbor expansion project nears bid phase
The Haines Borough Port and Harbor Advisory Committee reviewed and approved the Portage Cove Harbor expansion draft bid documents at a meeting this week.
Modern meadery making honey wine hip — with hops
A Baltimore-based meadmaker is going after the beer-drinking demographic by adding a new ingredient to this old-timey honey-based drink: hops.
Video: Why is gas so expensive in Alaska?
Alaska has the lowest fuel tax yet some of the highest gas prices. We asked Larry Persily, former federal coordinator for Alaska natural gas projects: Why is it so expensive to fill up the tank in Alaska?
Oil spill cleanup demo coming to Dillingham
A two-hour presentation on oil cleanup equipment and techniques will be Tuesday at the Bingo Hall, Dillingham, with more hands-on activities at the Harbor afterward.
One year after toxic Gold King river spill, no clear plan to clean up western mines
Last August, 3 million gallons of orange wastewater flooded into Colorado’s Animas River, ending up in Lake Powell. But Congress has failed to come up with a way to stop this from happening again.
Murkowski discusses Trump, Tongass during Sitka stop
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke to a group of constituents over pizza and beer at Baranof Island Brewing Co.
Dam on slough helps Big Delta man protect home along Tanana River
Big Delta resident Tom Gorman said a small dam he built earlier this year to protect his home from the meandering Tanana River held steady over the past couple of weeks as the river rose to near-flood level, due to recent rains. Gorman now hopes the river falls quickly enough to allow him to finish work on the dam before snow flies.
Governor visits Homer to address Alaska’s fiscal crisis
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said until the state balances its checkbook, so to speak, state leaders can’t address projects that would build a more sustainable economy.
New York bans registered sex offenders from Pokémon Go
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that registered sex offenders on parole would no longer be able to sign up for Pokémon Go and other Internet-enabled games as conditions of their sentence.