Keith Meyer, the new head of the Alaska Gasline Development Corp., is proposing a whole new approach to the natural gas pipeline. Will it work?
Economy
For some Alaskans, individual health insurance costs more each month than a mortgage
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is increasing premiums an average of 7.3 percent.
In latest high-profile resignation, head of state’s oil and gas division quits
Director at the center of Alaska’s fight with producers over North Slope gas marketing resigns
Alaska fisheries escape effects of climate change for now
With coastlines eroding, temperatures rising, and sea ice retreating, Alaska is feeling the effects of a warming planet. But a new federal report suggests fisheries in the state haven’t experienced many observable impacts of climate change so far.
Northwest exporters brace for ocean freight cost increases
Exporters are bracing for ocean freight price increases due to the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, one of the trans-Pacific lines serving the Northwest. Meanwhile, sailors and cargo are marooned on container ships in Northwest waters.
Saxman rally supports Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
A peaceful gathering took place Monday afternoon in Saxman in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. But speakers expressed concerns beyond what is happening in North Dakota.
Man on a mission: Gov. Walker and the gas line
The announcement that Alaska will pursue a state-owned natural gas pipeline is a major U-turn after more than a decade of negotiations with the major oil companies. But one person has been advocating this approach all along: Gov. Bill Walker.
Gas shortages, price spikes seen across the South following pipeline spill
The pipeline’s operator plans to have a workaround in place by the end of the week, but in the meantime prices are up 20 to 30 cents per gallon and some stations are running dry.
Petersburg assembly considers revenue from proposed pot tax
A proposed tax on marijuana and marijuana products advanced in second reading Monday before the Petersburg borough assembly. However, the assembly voted to change the wording for future use of the proceeds of such a tax.
Explosion at Westward Seafoods sparks police investigation
Police are investigating an explosion that damaged the Westward Seafoods plant Monday night. No one was injured in the blast, but the Unalaska Department of Public Safety estimates the building sustained more than $100,000 in damage.