ConocoPhillips has announced it intends to buy 21,000 acres from Caelus Natural Resources, which includes the Nuna oil discovery.
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Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion, Homer News sold to GateHouse Media
The Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion and Homer News are among 11 newspapers sold by Morris Communications for $120 million. The new owner is GateHouse Media, which has been aggressively buying newspapers across the United States.
Blood Bank denies it put public at risk to boost finances
The Blood Bank of Alaska claims that whistle-blower allegations that the organization put profit ahead of public health are inaccurate. At a press conference, the organization released a 23-page report that blood bank officials said supported its claims. The report was prepared by three blood bank board members and includes findings from three independent audits.
Wire Cutters: Alaska Dispatch News drops Associated Press
It’s unclear what fallout on Alaska media will be after a partnership between the state’s largest newspaper and one of the world’s largest wire services has dissolved.
Juneau Empire to lay off 5 employees, consolidate with other newspapers
“This is one of those moves that’s going to help us become more efficient and we save some expense,” said Juneau Empire publisher Rustan Burton.
Family and friends to remember Bob Tkacz
Longtime Alaska reporter Bob Tkacz will be remembered Thursday at the state capitol for the years he covered the Alaska Legislature
Alaska journalist Bob Tkacz found dead
Bob Tkacz was a fixture in the capital press corps for years. His death is not considered suspicious.