Now that the state’s had time to investigate, Geoff Merrell with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation said aging equipment probably wasn’t to blame for the gas leak.
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At Anchorage high school, a student meteorologist delivers the forecast
Jack Pellerin, 14, is one of the first voices the students at Anchorage’s Bartlett High School hear in the morning. Each day at 7:30, Pellerin serves as the school’s resident weather reporter, letting all the students know what they should be expecting in the skies over Anchorage.
After stern state letter and a loss, lone Anchorage pot club closes
Alaska’s first marijuana club, Pot Luck Events, has closed its doors after a years-long legal skirmish with state officials. The club’s legality faced disputes from the beginning. The final straw was a cease-and-desist order from state regulators, and the passing of the club’s founder, just days apart.
Transgender pick for anti-discrimination commission alleges discrimination
Drew Phoenix has served on the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights since February. He’s a transgender man and the only appointee of Gov. Bill Walker to be voted down.
Legislature approves Hollis French for AOGCC spot
French, who served on the commission since July, was confirmed by a 35 to 24 vote.
Time pressure makes special session likely
The House and Senate are $230 million apart on a budget, there are no public signs the Senate and House will find common ground on a Permanent Fund plan, and the House continues to call for some form of broad-based tax as the Senate continues to oppose it.
Alaska couple suspected in 2015 wildfire found not guilty
PALMER, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska couple accused of starting a 2015 wildfire was found not guilty. KTVA-TV reports Greg Imig and his wife Amy Dewitt’s verdict was read at the Palmer Courthouse on Friday. The state had suspected the pair started the June 2015 Sockeye Fire which burned over 11 sq. miles (28.49 sq.…
Alaska counters lack of fresh veggies with greenhouse guide
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Greenhouses have long been an option for increasing the limited growing season in Alaska, but they’re too expensive to operate for many remote communities that rely on costly imported diesel fuel for their power source. Now the state has released a handbook that shows schools and community groups how to build…
Senate votes down state income tax
Hoffman said he believes the state will eventually require an income tax, but it shouldn’t happen this year.
State gasline corporation raises specter of eminent domain
Community members weigh options as Alaska LNG project presses forward.