BP’s exit from Alaska was rumored long before it was officially announced on Tuesday. But that’s not the only reason the company’s $5.6 billion deal with Hilcorp is far from surprising, experts and industry insiders said.
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Dunleavy sends letter encouraging potential Pebble investor
Officially, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is neutral on the Pebble Mine. But a letter he wrote to a potential investor in the controversial project calls his neutrality into question.
Citing SCOTUS ruling, Alaska AG urges Dunleavy to rein in public sector unions
The Janus decision was seen as a blow to organized labor groups representing public employees. Now the state is signaling it will pursue a stricter interpretation of the ruling, with potentially big implications for labor in Alaska.
City and Borough of Juneau bids on long-empty waterfront lot
The Trust Land Office announced the sale in May, saying they want at least $3.6 million. Sealed bids will be accepted until Sept. 6, along with a $100,000 deposit.
Alaska ferry Kennicott rescues boat passengers in Canada’s Inside Passage
An Alaska Marine Highway ferry rescued five people after a small boat capsized Friday morning near Bella Bella, British Columbia, in the Inside Passage.
Lightning strikes reported on two Alaska Airlines flights near Juneau on Sunday
Alaska Airlines confirms that flights 64 and 65 both had lightning strikes from storms that moved through Southeast Alaska and likely knocked out power in Juneau on Sunday.