Governor’s budget roadshow gets mixed reception at Anchorage business event
Some audience members said the proposed budget would help grow the economy. Others said reduced services would hurt efforts to attract investment in Alaska.
DEC commissioner: Rollback of PFAS standards for drinking water came from governor to reduce confusion
Critics of the rollback said it puts more Alaskans at risk of health problems from PFAS chemicals, which federal agencies say might increase the risk of cancer.
Sullivan restates concern that Pebble comment period may be too short
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who had expressed similar concerns, said she is still reviewing the large draft environmental report and will decide later.
Two adults, child, die after snowmachine crashes through ice in Northwest Alaska
3 deaths add to a toll for people traveling on ice during a record-warm spring.
Troubled Alaska Psychiatric Institute receives accreditation
It’s a ‘step in the right direction’ as the facility seeks to improve safety and retain federal certification, Alaska’s health commissioner said.
Plan would bring snowcat and helicopter skiing to Hatcher Pass for the first time in years
Critics fear the area is too busy for safe operations. The prospective operators say the skiing will take place away from crowds.
U.S. attorney general says he’s coming to Alaska amid concerns about violence against Native women
William Barr said he plans to visit remote communities where rates are high. Sen. Sullivan’s office said Barr has committed to holding a roundtable meeting with Alaska Natives.
Gwich’in tribal leaders issue rebuke of Alaska Rep. Young’s ‘false’ statements
A Gwich’in tribal group issued a rare rebuke after Young told lawmakers in a hearing to ignore them when it came to drilling in ANWR. Young has since said all indigenous voices should be heard.
Mine developer teams with Bristol Bay fishermen in lawsuit against marketing company’s ‘anti-Pebble’ efforts
Pebble Limited Partnership, which hopes to develop the mine, is financing the lawsuit.
House approves Young’s proposal giving 5 tribes criminal jurisdiction in Violence Against Women Act
The state’s largest Native organization and other groups support the amendment. It would create a pilot program to combat domestic violence in rural Alaska.
March records for warm weather across Alaska were ‘obliterated’ this year
Statewide temperatures for the month are expected to average 27 degrees, 4 degrees higher than the 1965 high mark.
Officials: News report on secret well results in Arctic refuge doesn’t change potential for big discovery
The comments follow a New York Times story suggesting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge may not contain valuable caches of oil.