Spending in Alaska oil tax battle reaches new heights, with more than $17 million raised
The fundraising, with most of the money coming from oil companies, could be a record for a ballot initiative.
Sen. Sullivan says ‘No Pebble mine' following release of secretly recorded videos of company executives and criticism by Gross
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski backed up Sullivan’s Twitter post opposing the mine with her own tweet, a triple-heart emoji and a jumping salmon.
Pebble CEO Tom Collier resigns after release of secretly recorded videos that show him talking about his ties to Alaska politicians and regulators
Collier and Ron Thiessen, president of Pebble parent company Northern Dynasty Minerals, drew criticism from Alaska politicians and regulators after the videos' release this week.
Alaska governor and senators accuse Pebble mine executives of embellishment and untruths in recorded calls
The rebukes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan came after Pebble executives discussed them in video calls secretly recorded by an environmental group.
Sen. Sullivan says he supports vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee before election
The statement by the Alaska Republican echoes those by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said the Senate should vote on the president’s nominee.
In recordings, Pebble executives discuss influence with Gov. Mike Dunleavy and one day expanding the mine
A Washington, D.C.,-based group, the Environmental Investigation Agency, hired people to act as investors in video calls with top Pebble officials.
Murkowski cements opposition to filling Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat before election
President Donald Trump, who wants a quick replacement, criticized the Alaska Republican on Twitter on Sunday.
Alaska unemployment falls, but jobless levels remain historically high
It will be a long time until the economy is fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.
Trump tweet promising ‘NO POLITICS’ in Pebble mine decision echoes ad on Fox News paid for by developer
Tom Collier, chief executive of Pebble Limited, said the company decided to run the ads on Fox to reach the Trump administration.
Oil tax measure group cries foul over ‘attack ad’ that links it to Alaska environmental organization
The group behind the measure says the ad wrongly implies that they are bankrolled by Outside environmentalists. The Alaska Chamber says it wants Alaskans to understand who is endorsing the measure.
Federal charges brought against former head of company that hopes to begin search for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The former SAExploration CEO and a co-conspirator set up a company to appear independent, looking to take advantage of Alaska’s oil tax credits to offset costs, the charges say.
As Arctic sea ice melts, killer whales are increasingly preying on endangered bowhead whales, scientists say
Bowhead whales are an important food for Alaska Natives, and the increased presence of killer whales could affect hunting, experts say.