Last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regional Director Givey Kochanowski and Public Affairs Officer John Callahan met with dozens of lawmakers in Juneau.
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Federal government moves toward Cook Inlet oil lease sale
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is planning to solicit bids on over 1 million acres in the inlet’s federal waters, which includes anything more than three miles offshore.
‘Santa Claus’ grounded because of earthquake
A C-130 cargo plane loaded with presents for children was stopped on the runway as the earthquake hit. The plane was part of Operation Santa Claus, an annual tradition of the Alaska National Guard and the Salvation Army.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks input on Beaufort leasing; proposal still pending
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is beginning work on a lease sale next year in Arctic waters, even though the larger plan for offshore leasing is still a draft proposal.
Offshore drilling public meeting draws supporters, critics and criticism
The Wednesday night meeting was the only opportunity for Alaskans to comment on the draft proposal in person. But it wasn’t what some participants had hoped for.
Alaska National Guard members deploying to fight ISIS
Dozens of helicopter pilots and maintenance personnel from Alaska’s Air National Guard are heading overseas to combat the Islamic State.