Alex DeMarban

An official with Northern Dynasty Minerals said the money will help the project advance through permitting hurdles and challenge decisions by federal regulatory agencies against the project.

The shows have been put on by multiple vendors, leading to some confusion in the Lower 48 and words of caution from the Better Business Bureau. But the organization said the vendor for Anchorage’s show has drawn rave reviews.

A new state office will try to maximize broadband investment coming to Alaska under the giant federal infrastructure bill. Several federal officials overseeing that funding are in Alaska this week, meeting with local leaders.

Spectators reminisced while watching the iconic sign start to come down after decades of efforts to save the theater failed.

People — especially young people — leaving Alaska to work elsewhere is a major contributor to the issue, according to a new report from the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.

The proposal includes turnoffs looping over wetlands, a bridge over the Seward Highway and a roundabout to slow traffic into town.

Residents with wells are especially concerned about contamination from the long-lasting, cancer-linked PFAS chemicals. The developer has been meeting with the neighborhood to try to address concerns.

The measure proposes reinstating a recently canceled Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale. It also would not stop oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Residents want changes to the Holtan Hills housing plan. Project officials say they intend to work to address the community’s concerns.

Cold Stone Creamery opens an ice cream shop, and a pop-up Vietnamese restaurant closes, at least for now.

The camp had long supported operations at the copper and gold prospect in the Bristol Bay region.

Longtime residents say improvements made by Cook Inlet Housing Authority have revitalized a busy corridor. Over the last year, the authority received almost 2,400 applications for 68 units.

The announcement drew immediate condemnation from environmental groups, saying advancing the project is contrary to the president’s stated goals to address climate change.

The median price for an Anchorage rental, usually a 2-bedroom apartment, increased to $1,339 a month.

After Alaska North Slope crude oil prices hit a record low in April 2020, they’ve risen to more than $100 per barrel.