Huna Totem plans to scale down cruise ship dock project as cost escalates by more than $100M
Since 2023, the project’s cost has escalated from an expected $150 million to now more than $250 million.
Natural gas supplies “not looking good” for southcentral this winter, Enstar says
State regulators last Wednesday denied Enstar’s request that would’ve expanded natural gas storage in Kenai, as the region faces a looming natural gas shortage.
King Cove Road construction set to begin after clearing final federal hurdle
Construction on a controversial stretch of road between two Eastern Aleutian towns could begin as soon as next month, according to the State of Alaska.
Alaska university gets funding for critical minerals center
The organization will be located at and led by UAF’s Geophysical Institute and will work with more than 40 partners, said Steve Masterman, the university faculty member who helped lead…
Three cases of cyclosporiasis recorded in Alaska since May
Epidemiologists don't know yet whether the cases are part of the national outbreak centered in the Midwest. They urge Alaskans to wash fruits and veggies and get tested if sick.
4 thorny questions in the ongoing Alaska LNG tax debate from Tuesday’s ‘Talk of Alaska’
Two lawmakers who have been vocal advocates in the debate over a bill offering tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project joined "Talk of Alaska" on Tuesday.
High housing costs are behind increasing homelessness in Girdwood, outreach workers say
The problem is less visible than in nearby Anchorage because unhoused people are employed, and mostly sleeping in their vehicles.
New Alaska law will allow pharmacists to provide more healthcare
Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care…
The long fight for independence in St. Paul, one of Alaska’s most remote communities
How the Pribilof community fought for centuries for their freedom.
A new model could help predict rusting rivers in Alaska, researchers say
The phenomenon known as "rusting rivers" happens when once-clear streams release highly acidic and metal-laden water, which pose a direct threat to fish and vegetation. It's happening throughout Alaska's Brooks…