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Nov 13 2019

With pixels and stagecraft, ‘Arctic Experience’ aims to inspire the next generation to fight Big Oil

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Arts & Culture, Energy & Mining, Environment, Nation & World, Wildlife

A traveling interactive exhibit is designed to compel young people to care about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 4:51 pm

Nov 13 2019

Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Oceans, Politics, Southwest, State Government, Wildlife

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is coming to the aid of an oil company’s plans to search for oil in Cook Inlet, in the face of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 13, 2019 4:30 pm

Nov 13 2019

Akhiok’s new power system opens the door to renewable energy, and reduces costs

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Southcentral

The Kodiak village of Akhiok is replacing its 40-year-old power grid and generator.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | November 13, 2019 4:25 pm

Nov 13 2019

Haines Brewing co-owner Paul Wheeler at the new brewery Monday. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | 2 Alaska, Business, State Government

Brewers and distillers can continue to host parties, classes and events such as First Friday in their tasting rooms.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 1:00 pm

Nov 13 2019

Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Leconte and the Aurora were scheduled to provide winter ferry service to several communities in Southeast Alaska this year. Both are docked while the Alaska Marine Highway System assesses repair costs for the ships.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 11:23 am

Nov 13 2019

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

The governor said he views “education as the cornerstone to any society.”

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 7:00 am

Nov 08 2019

Solutions sought to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska’s rising sea otter populations

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Community, Federal Government, Fisheries, Southeast, Subsistence, Wildlife

Sea otters are rapidly recolonizing Southeast Alaska. But that wildlife success story breeds challenges as they compete with commercial fishermen.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 8, 2019 6:18 pm

Nov 08 2019

The St. Vincent de Paul Society's Juneau facility. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Perry)

Juneau cold weather emergency shelter opens this weekend in new location

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Housing, Juneau, Public Safety

The St. Vincent de Paul Society helped run the shelter when it was downtown. It has now taken over operation at its facility near the Nugget Mall.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 8, 2019 5:26 pm

Nov 08 2019

Increase in observer fees has people in the fishing industry questioning how their dollars are being spent

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska's Energy Desk, Federal Government, Fisheries, Oceans

Observer fees are going up for Alaska fishermen and processors. In Kodiak, fishermen aren’t too worried about the modest increase, but some would like to see improvements made to the decades-old program.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | November 8, 2019 3:03 pm

Nov 08 2019

Alaska mariners raise concerns about Coast Guard’s emergency radio outages

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | Federal Government, Fisheries, Military, Public Safety, Search & Rescue, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest

The VHF radio outages are affecting Prince William Sound all the way down to Sitka and other Southeast Alaska communities.

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | November 8, 2019 2:37 pm

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With pixels and stagecraft, ‘Arctic Experience’ aims to inspire the next generation to fight Big Oil

Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil

Akhiok’s new power system opens the door to renewable energy, and reduces costs

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

Solutions sought to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska’s rising sea otter populations

Juneau cold weather emergency shelter opens this weekend in new location

Increase in observer fees has people in the fishing industry questioning how their dollars are being spent

Alaska mariners raise concerns about Coast Guard’s emergency radio outages

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