Bill Walker has put the oil and gas industry on notice that he will be doing things differently from his predecessor.
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Murkowski: Keystone XL pipeline worth fighting for
The Keystone Pipeline is the signature environmental fight of the moment.
EPA, Alaska DEC crews cleaning up Richardson Highway diesel spill
The Environmental Protection Agency and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation are working to clean up a diesel spill northeast of Valdez.
Top Tongass officials stepping down soon
Forest Supervisor Forrest Cole plans to retire in April and his deputy Tricia O’Connor is taking a new job in Wyoming.
Muñoz details new bills, priorities for upcoming legislative session
The Juneau lawmaker hopes Gov. Bill Walker will submit his amended budget well before the Feb. 18 deadline.
Rough weather stops Lynn Canal ferry sailings
Juneau and Haines have lost a ferry sailing for the second time in three days. Skagway also lost one sailing. High winds, heavy seas and freezing spray sent the Aurora back dock.
Despite spending freeze, Juneau Access road effort continues
Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
Blindingly bright ‘moose lights’ worry Troopers – but they’re legal, unregulated
High-intensity headlights are popular and getting more so, especially here in Alaska during the long, dark winter months.
Pick. Click. Give. donations up, number of donors taper
This year, program officials have brought back the Double Your Dividend sweepstakes to attract donors, and organizations will be charged a new 7 percent administrative fee.
Ambler Road would have mixed impact on NW Arctic caribou
AIDEA says it’s still moving forward to prepare an environmental impact statement for the contentious Ambler Road.