Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
Bureau of Land Management says it will not ‘unreasonably limit development’ of oil and gas in the refuge until many facilities are built.
A fake beluga escape story on social media is a reminder of the hazards of misinformation
For organizations like the Alaska SeaLife Center, misinformation can damage reputation and credibility, ultimately impacting the research done at the center.
Anchorage School Board adds back 60 teachers with one-time state funding
District officials are eagerly watching the price of oil to see if they will see an additional $32 million boost in state support.
Got swimmer’s itch? Fairbanks scientists want to hear about it
They're trying to figure out whether climate change is making swimmer's itch more common in the places where many locals spend their summer afternoons.
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global…
Alaskans with certain low-level marijuana convictions can keep record private under new law
The change is part of a wide-ranging omnibus crime package that was approved by the Alaska Legislature and allowed to pass into law without Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature in June.
Trooper fatally shoots man in Fairbanks who allegedly drove car toward him
The incident marks the second fatal shooting involving an Alaska State Trooper in Fairbanks in 10 days.
AI, drones, and salmon: What new technology could mean for Bristol Bay sockeye counts
For over 70 years, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has used counting towers in Bristol Bay to track salmon escapement. That means techs hand count each fish that…
Many gas pipeline construction jobs will go to non-Alaskans, 2020 study indicates
Lawmakers are considering labor issues as part of a tax-break bill under discussion in the Alaska Legislature.
Atmautluak man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting
Alaska State Troopers said that 36-year-old Levi Beaver gave differing accounts of the events that led to 28-year-old Byron Waska being found dead in Beaver's home on July 1.