A lawmaker thought regulators were “on board” with a plan to speed review of utility price hikes. They weren’t. In a letter to lawmakers, two regulators said they "strongly oppose" the plan.
How Alaska’s governor found himself on an Emirati falcon hunt Mike Dunleavy, in a required gift disclosure, said he accepted a helicopter ride and overnight stay at a preserve. But his hosts won’t be getting any special treatment, he said after returning home.
Ambler Road agreement calls for private access, subsistence safeguards and Native corporation contracts Northern Journal obtained a copy of a recent agreement between Alaska Native corporations and the state agency pushing the contentious Ambler Road project.
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.
Alaska’s governor said he texts Trump. I asked for copies. "Give them all MY LOVE. Wow!" Trump said in one of his messages to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who says he tries not to abuse his access to one of the most powerful men in the world.
Typhoons and other climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After last month’s storm, advocates say it’s time to act. A study published before the storm said there's an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move coastal communities.
Trump has given new life to the Ambler Road. But it’s still not a sure thing. Litigation, financing and skepticism from Alaska Native landowners still stand in the project's way.