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Arctic
Craig George, renowned Arctic wildlife biologist and whale expert, missing in rafting accident
Craig George, 70, spent decades studying bowhead whales and documenting their long-term increases.
Ongoing internet outage hamstrings 911, other vital services in Northwest Alaska
The outage is affecting everything from emergency dispatch to EBT cards and payroll.
Police officer fatally shoots armed man in Point Hope
Troopers said the man had been firing a rifle at residents and buildings.
Liberty, an ambitious offshore oil project that once sparked excitement, is now in limbo
The saga of what was once considered a cutting-edge Arctic development provides a cautionary tale about big Alaska oil projects.
ConocoPhillips can start road work for Willow Arctic drilling project, judge decides
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason denied requests for an injunction that would have stopped the company from working in the final weeks of the winter construction season.
Arctic policy conference brings international leaders to Anchorage — Russia not included
The policy-focused forum is billed as the “largest Arctic convening in North America.”
Willow protesters dog Biden as he touts his environmental achievements
A series of protests in Washington, D.C. could undercut Biden’s message on climate change and alienate the young voters who supported his 2020 election.
Can TikTokkers sway Biden on oil drilling? The #StopWillow campaign, explained
The Biden administration is expected to announce whether a $6 billion arctic drilling plan can move forward soon, an issue that’s galvanized millions of TikTokkers into taking action, digitally.
Federal judge rules in favor of ConocoPhillips to keep Willow drilling data secret
The Willow project remains under environmental review by the Department of the Interior. A final decision is expected within days.