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Would-be extortionist should be reported to police

When I rode up in our office building's elevator several weeks ago, a guy looked at me and said, "Aren't you, Jazz?" I froze. Years ago I danced in a topless bar and also done some pretty wild things. I now work in a high-profile job for a conservative boss.

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Permanent Fund plans homes investment

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. is considering buying homes in distressed housing markets outside the state for an investment of $400 million.

Shell's Arctic oil exploration stands to open new frontier

Shortly before Thanksgiving in 2010, the leaders of the commission President Barack Obama had appointed to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico sat down in the Oval Office to brief him.

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Anchorage office market a bright spot in the nation

A recent Anchorage study reports that our office market is one of the healthiest in the country with a vacancy rate of 6.1 percent, compared to 16 percent nationally. The study was done for the Building Owners and Managers Association by Reliant Advisory Services, a local commercial real estate appraisal and advisory company.

Appeals court backs decision giving Shell OK to drill in Arctic

An appeals court has sided with the federal government in giving the go-ahead to Shell Oil Co. to move forward with drilling in the Alaska Arctic this year, according to a ruling issued Friday night.

Friday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices

North Slope oil: $106.91 per barrel, up $0.25

Juneau company fined for fatal crane accident

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Trucano Construction Co. $5,000 in connection with the death last year of 75-year-old Boyd Cody.

EPA plans public meetings on Bristol Bay mine study

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning eight meetings in which to share information about, and gather public comment on, its draft watershed assessment for Bristol Bay.

Utility looks to EPA to help revive Healy coal plant

A Fairbanks utility is going directly to the Environmental Protection Agency in its effort to bring online a dormant coal plant near Healy south of Denali National Park.

Thursday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices

North Slope oil: $106.66 per barrel, up $0.81

Refinery woes, mountain range keep Northwest gas price high

A lot has come down the economic pike since the summer of 2008, which for many Americans may already feel like the closed chapter of an old book. But in Western Washington there is an unhappy echo: high gasoline prices that won't go down.

Wednesday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices

North Slope oil: $105.85 per barrel, down $2.06

Pro-development luncheon turns into rally against EPA

A pro-development luncheon sponsored by Alaska business groups and featuring Gov. Sean Parnell among the speakers became a vehicle Tuesday to rally against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Tuesday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices

North Slope oil: $107.91 per barrel, down $0.91

Genetically engineered salmon face tough road to market

AquaBounty, the U.S. company hoping to market genetically engineered, fast-growing salmon, is running out of money while waiting for final federal approval. Some would cheer the company's demise.

Monday's oil, gas, gold and zinc prices

North Slope oil: $108.82 per barrel, up $1.09

Contractor sues Fred Meyer over remodeling project

FAIRBANKS -- An Idaho general contractor dumped by Fred Meyer Inc. for a store renovation project in Fairbanks has sued the retailer, claiming breach of contract.

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Don't buy into gossip gantlet

If you've started a new job, you've probably experienced the gossip gantlet. Before you even learn the ropes of your new job, one or two individuals pull you aside and give you the scoop on your new co-workers and supervisor.