Even though there’s no drilling in Arctic waters this summer, work is still being done in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. The Coast Guard has set up a forward operating location in Kotzebue this year after opening a seasonal location in Barrow last summer. Proponents of the oil tax referendum gather over 50,000 signatures. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves a TAPS settlement with the three owners. A new book delving into the life of ‘Papa Pilgrim’ has been well-received by the public. ‘On Frozen Ground’ prepares to hit theaters. The Denali climbing season has ended.
HOST: Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Radio Network
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- Yereth Rosen, Reuters
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
