JPMorgan Chase says it won’t back new Arctic oil and gas projects
In December, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration hit back at a similar announcement from Goldman Sachs.
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When to ignore the pessimists at work — and when to learn from them
Workplace advice: A pessimist might speak the truth that you don’t want to hear or see but need to. Still, don’t let the pessimism in another person awaken the pessimist in you.
Fairbanks company drawn to Eagle River despite past opposition there to commercial cannabis
The owners of Good Cannabis plan to visit community councils to gauge feelings about a high-end retail marijuana store.
ExxonMobil and Hilcorp make big donations to group fighting effort to raise oil taxes
As of this week, the group against the oil tax measure had raised just over $2 million.
Alaska Resource Education group sues former director, accusing her of stealing more than $200,000
A civil complaint alleges that Michelle Brunner paid for vacations, wine club memberships and a home in Arizona with the stolen money.
Interim president at state gasline agency resigns
Joe Dubler stepped into the lead role at the state-owned corporation last year after the governor made sweeping changes to the AGDC board of directors.
$16 million high-tech hotel catering to younger tourists is planned for Midtown Anchorage
The four-story Aloft Hotel will offer rooms with voice-activated features and will promote the local music scene, a project manager said.
Alaska lawmakers take another look at the Susitna-Watana hydro project
Gov. Mike Dunleavy lifted a suspension of work on the megaproject in 2019 as part of his goal for the state to explore the gamut of economic development prospects.
Ousted Alaska official sues his former agency, arguing it should have cracked down on Hilcorp’s Cook Inlet gas leak
In oral arguments Tuesday, Hollis French said the 2017 gas leak was a safety hazard and an environmental problem.
Russia-Alaska seafood trade remains a one-way street benefiting Russia
Alaska and Russia harvest many of the same fish and crab species, and many Russian seafood products compete in the U.S. at much lower prices.
Alaska official disputes EPA analysis of state’s toxic chemical releases
Red Dog Operations accounted for more than 90% of Alaska’s reported releases in 2018, according to the EPA analysis.
I’m the only one who sees my coworker’s bad behavior
Workplace advice: Chances are that you accidentally reward your coworker when she complains about you, the senior managers or the field guys.
Anchorage couple launches locker company to protect bikes
AK Bikebox installed the new lockers in downtown Anchorage early this month.
Idaho couple to pay $100K in refunds over accusations they offered phony Alaska fishing trips
They have also agreed not to advertise or sell vacation packages, travel or vacation-related goods or services from within Idaho or to customers in the state for 10 years.
Selling your home this summer? Start building your curb appeal now.
Real estate: Better curb appeal can really pay off. It all depends on shifting a little bit of your interior focus outside.
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines expand their partnership to give flyers more international travel routes from Seattle
Instead of carrying out existing plans to dial back their domestic code-share relationship this March, Alaska and American will expand that code-share to include West Coast international routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Anchorage’s international airport sees record traveler numbers in 2019
New service could boost traffic to the Lower 48 this summer.
State scraps revisions to Alaska workforce training regulations pending further input
Overhauled training requirements for aspiring plumbers, electricians and linemen are on hold following strong pushback from legislators and numerous construction trade groups.
North Slope’s more efficient oil production would bring dividends under a carbon dividend plan, backers say
The Baker-Schultz plan would put a $40 per ton fee on domestic carbon emissions, whether from burning petroleum fuels, industrial processes or other sources.
Pebble sees signs in new federal report that mine will secure key approval
Groups from the Bristol Bay region say the final environmental review does not address concerns raised in Congress.