Dunleavy weighs fate of $43 billion gas line plan
Gov. Mike Dunleavy criticized his predecessor’s Alaska LNG project. Now he’s reviewing it before deciding its future.
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Broadcasts canceled as KTVA relocates due to earthquake damage
It’s not clear yet where the news operation is temporarily moving to.
Open & Shut: A restaurant renaming and downtown doughnuts, plus Denny’s in Midtown Anchorage closes
A Korean bakery in Spenard has also shut its doors.
Lake Hood Seaplane Base proposal would pave way for hangar development
The project would provide more indoor seaplane parking.
Canadian company set to close deal Friday on purchase of Girdwood’s Alyeska Resort
The resort’s owner for the past 12 years will continue to operate the property through the winter.
Arctic reserve lease sale draws limited interest, but one new company
Federal officials cited a lack of access to the most promising areas in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska as a reason for the modest bidding.
Refurbished boat tech, a fishing app, portable PSP tests: Ideas from the Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint
Also: Seeking nominees for commissioner of Alaska Fish and Game, plans are underway for the Bristol Bay Fish Expo, and Salmon Sisters unveils a salmon oil Skin Serum.
I’m nearly 60 and my job isn’t fulfilling. Is it too late to start my own business?
Workplace advice: Planning makes all the difference between success and failure when you leap off the cliff from a day job into your own business.
Natural disasters humble us - but can help us set new priorities
Disasters remind us to not become complacent and show us where we need to improve.
Employee of Hilcorp contractor dies of injury on Alaska’s North Slope
A Hilcorp Alaska spokeswoman said the cause of the incident wasn’t immediately known.
Analysis: Alaska treasury benefits from premium price on its oil
The past few months, Alaska oil has been running as much as $10 per barrel greater than the U.S. benchmark price, in a reversal of decades past when Alaska crude sold below the benchmark.
Judge upholds Alaska cruise ship passenger fees, but with limits
The case has implications for port cities across Alaska.
You’ve heard of fire sales. Anchorage stores are having earthquake sales.
Bongs, books and booze: Some retailers are getting creative with damaged and scattered inventory, while others are using wordplay to get consumers' attention.
Tariff pause doesn’t alter talks with China on Alaska LNG, officials say
Alaska Gasline Development Corp. spokesman Jesse Carlstrom said the leaders of the state agency continue to monitor what they refer to as the “trade friction” between the countries, which they view as short-term, while Alaska LNG is a generational project.
Kodiak spaceport plans new building as demand increases
The Alaska Aerospace Corp. plans to construct a temporary building to support launch operations at the spaceport on Kodiak Island.
Alaska fishermen brace for more cuts to halibut harvest
The results of this year’s surveys showed that the Pacific stock from California to the Bering Sea continues to decline and will likely result in lower catches.
My personal life is disrupting my work life. How much do I tell my boss?
Workplace advice: When you’re in the midst of a true crisis that turns your world upside down, you need to let your boss know — but just the CliffsNotes version.
Alaska Railroad should be back on track by Monday night
The first Alaska Railroad trains should be back traveling between Anchorage and Fairbanks by Monday night following Friday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
Preliminary revenue forecast out, but per barrel price headed lower
The forecast anticipates an average Alaska oil price of $75 per barrel for fiscal year 2020, which starts July 1 and prices slowly climbing to average $84 per barrel by 2027.
Earthquake rattles shelves and shatters products at Anchorage businesses
Despite the mess around town, one store owner said “there was never a hesitation to stay open.”