Could there be seismic in the Arctic Refuge this winter after all? Elizabeth Harball, KTOO News, Feb 11, 2019 During the final public meeting in Alaska on oil leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a top Interior official said there’s still a possibility that some seismic exploration could be done there this winter. The statement comes after Interior confirmed … read more

Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce casts doubt on LNG project Kat Sorenson, The Peninsula Clarion, February 10, 2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce joins an Alaska energy expert in casting doubt on the proposed Nikiski LNG pipeline. At Friday’s Seward Chamber of Commerce meeting, Pierce said he agreed with Larry Persily, former federal official for Alaska gas pipeline projects and … read more

Sen. Hoffman Predicts A Long Legislative Session Since No House Speaker Elected Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK, February 7, 2019 The Alaska State House has set a record for the most days into a legislative session with no House Speaker elected. Thursday marks the 24th day without a speaker. With the House unable to formally deliberate bills or form committees until … read more