Trump administration denies permit for Pebble mine in Southwest Alaska
The decision brings to an end — for now at least — the long, roller-coaster effort to build the mine near the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon fishery in Bristol Bay.
Pebble mine critics say text messages reveal the state is helping the project. A state official says the texts have been misinterpreted.
Alaska officials provided information about state laws and procedures at Pebble’s request, as it would do with any potential project applicant, a state spokesman said.
U.S. House committee seeks Pebble records, saying officials made misleading statements on mine’s size
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure said in a statement “it seems as though Pebble was dealing with two sets of facts.”
Federal agency proposes rule aimed at blocking banks from not financing Arctic drilling
Some experts and activists said the rule’s impact, if it is finalized, could be muted if banks can show that opting to not finance Arctic oil projects is a financial decision, not a political one.
ConocoPhillips says it will resume drilling in December on Alaska’s North Slope
Drilling will bring back several hundred jobs amid reductions that began as the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a drop in oil prices.
Alaska Airlines says it’s stressing safety as it prepares to acquire Boeing 737 Max planes
The airline expects to acquire six of the Boeing 737 Max-9 planes this year. It has ordered 32 so far as it looks to upgrade its fleet.
Oil tax initiative fails, pushing question of where to look for new revenue sources back to Alaska Legislature
Republican lawmakers said it’s too early to discuss fiscal policies that might be considered next year.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration to stop ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil project
Two federal bureaus did not properly address impacts to wildlife, including polar bears, before approving the project, the groups assert.
Pebble mine submits final report, setting stage for Trump administration decision on permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could approve or reject the mine before President Donald Trump leaves office. It could also issue a decision later.
Alaska Sen. Sullivan says Trump’s legal challenges contesting election results should be allowed to play out
Sullivan also said Joe Biden and Kamala Harris should receive presidential-level intelligence and security briefings.
Trump administration sets stage for ANWR lease sale with ‘call for nominations’ of land for exploration
Conservation and some tribal groups decried the plans, which would allow the Bureau of Land Management to hold a lease sale before the president leaves office on Jan. 20.
After suspending service and filing for bankruptcy months ago, a new Ravn Alaska returns with flights to some communities on Friday
Dash-8-100 planes holding up to 37 people will fly from Anchorage to Kenai, Homer and three other locations.