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With gas crunch looming, Alaska's utilities won’t get big wind before tax credits expire. Here’s why.

With gas crunch looming, Alaska's utilities won’t get big wind before tax credits expire. Here’s why.

One utility leader points to private developers and the Trump tax bill. But advocates say utilities share some of the blame.
Nathaniel Herz Aug 29, 2025
The secret life of sculpin — a tiny fish that helps scientists monitor mines

The secret life of sculpin — a tiny fish that helps scientists monitor mines

Behold, the slimy sculpin.
Max Graham Aug 20, 2025
On small planes, gold mines and Alaska summers

On small planes, gold mines and Alaska summers

A dispatch from the most happily chaotic time of year in the 49th state.
Nathaniel Herz Aug 1, 2025
“Exhausting and demoralizing”: How public media in rural Alaska is responding to federal spending cuts

“Exhausting and demoralizing”: How public media in rural Alaska is responding to federal spending cuts

A Q&A with two longtime Alaska public radio employees
Max Graham Jul 29, 2025
Canadian company exits contentious uranium mining project in Western Alaska

Canadian company exits contentious uranium mining project in Western Alaska

Opponents cautiously celebrate, but the owner of the mining claims is looking for a new partner.
Max Graham Jul 22, 2025
Sunday listening: Lisa Murkowski on her 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote

Sunday listening: Lisa Murkowski on her 'One Big Beautiful Bill' vote

"The problem with standing on principle is when your constituents get hurt, and that was what was going to happen," Murkowski said.
Nathaniel Herz Jul 20, 2025
Anchorage electricity prices could go up again. Blame the warm winter.

Anchorage electricity prices could go up again. Blame the warm winter.

Anchorage utility executives say that a mild winter translated into lower electricity sales — and a hole in their budget.
Nathaniel Herz Jul 18, 2025

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