That gives Alaskans something to cheer about, but the head of the U.S. Energy Information Administration told a Senate panel Thursday two political events on the horizon would likely bring the global price down.
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SE Tribal council boosts anti-mine campaign
Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit-Haida Central Council is increasing its opposition to mines just across the border in British Columbia.
State House moves to freeze public employee salaries
The five-line bill repeals a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-union public employees, which comprise about 2,000 members of the state workforce.
High-grade gold found near Kensington Mine
The Kensington mine, located northwest of Juneau, recently announced the discovery of high-grade gold.
Record low snowpack in Southeast, warm summer ahead
Last weekend, EagleCrest Ski Area received 20 inches of precipitation at its highest elevation, and about six inches at the base.
House steps towards full legal marijuana market
House Bill 123 sets up a body within the ABC Board to start doing exactly what voters opted for on Ballot Measure 2: regulating marijuana like alcohol.
New rules for National Guard to wait until next year
At a hearing on Tuesday, Chair Gabrielle LeDoux said that the bill will not make it to the floor before the Legislature gavels out.
Greenpeace activists banned from Arctic rigs
Greenpeace protesters have climbed down from an Arctic-bound drill rig in the Pacific.
Public comment period opens up for Shell’s Chukchi plan
If you want to comment on Shell’s plan to drill in the Chukchi Sea this summer, now is your chance.
PSP: With new lab, STA takes a gamble on shellfish testing
Despite the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning — or PSP — Southeast Alaska has a robust dive fishery that includes geoduck clams.