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ConocoPhillips says North Slope drilling will continue mostly as planned after rig collapse

ConocoPhillips says North Slope drilling will continue mostly as planned after rig collapse

The company said it will replace “The Beast” with another Doyon rig.
Max Graham Jan 27, 2026
‘Harm against our family’: Alaska’s Indigenous leaders call for solidarity with Greenlanders amid Trump’s threats

‘Harm against our family’: Alaska’s Indigenous leaders call for solidarity with Greenlanders amid Trump’s threats

“We are essentially the same people."
Max Graham Jan 22, 2026
Opinion: Trump would never eat muktuk. Why Alaskans should stand with Greenlanders now.

Opinion: Trump would never eat muktuk. Why Alaskans should stand with Greenlanders now.

I’ve worked as a climate and ice scientist in Greenland for almost a decade. Alaskans share language, wild foods and culture with the people who live there.
Aurora Roth Jan 22, 2026
Alaska's candidates for governor weigh in on oil taxes, and how to cook fish

Alaska's candidates for governor weigh in on oil taxes, and how to cook fish

New from Northern Journal: a recurring survey of candidates for governor.
Nathaniel Herz Jan 12, 2026
Hilcorp chairman: We’re going to Venezuela

Hilcorp chairman: We’re going to Venezuela

Two big players in Alaska’s oil industry say they’re keen on investing in post-Maduro Venezuela.
Nathaniel Herz Jan 10, 2026
When will the deep freeze end? Alaska holds its breath.

When will the deep freeze end? Alaska holds its breath.

A long-running weather pattern shows no sign of relenting. “Cranky’s a good way to describe it,” says one mayor whose village hit minus 50.
Nathaniel Herz Dec 24, 2025
Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.

Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.

Rusting rivers and huge rainfall have complicated pollution control at Northwest Alaska’s massive zinc mine.
Max Graham Dec 2, 2025

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