The pipeline’s fate looms large in Washington. But for people living in Keystone XL’s proposed path, the project will alter livelihoods and legacies — for better or worse, depending on whom you ask.
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Obama makes Bristol Bay off-limits for oil, gas development
The president’s announcement is being celebrated in Dillingham.
From Judges To Inmates, Finding The Human Casualties Of Mandatory Sentencing
Amid the backdrop of debate inside Washington and across the country, an NPR series will focus on the human toll of the tough mandatory minimum prison terms for drug crimes.
Amid Threats By Hackers, Sony Allows Theaters To Drop ‘The Interview’
Sony is withdrawing James Franco and Seth Rogen from upcoming promotional appearances for The Interview and will let theaters to cancel showings of the film, following threats of attacks.
Rate increase approved for AP&T power customers
APC is expected to revise its rates again next year because when it folds its newly acquired Gustavus Electric into its rate structure.
State hires project lead for Medicaid expansion
The job is “Medicaid expansion project director” and it’s being filled by Chris Ashenbrenner, who spent two decades working for the department and came out of retirement to take on this challenge.
Capital budget has few Southeast projects
Southeast projects in Gov. Bill Walker’s pared-down capital budget are mostly road, ferry and bridge work that could be funded by the federal government.
Juneau lawmakers hopeful city can weather pared-down state capital budget
The proposed state capital budget submitted by Gov. Bill Walker on Monday includes just four projects for Juneau.
School Board to decide if Montessori Borealis should be its own school
The Montessori Borealis community wants their program, with teachers like Cory Crossett, to be becomes its own expanded Montessori school.
Traffic now crossing Brotherhood Bridge replacement
Half of new four-lane crossing of Mendenhall River is completed.