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State rejects Exxon’s plan for Point Thomson
The State of Alaska’s and ExxonMobil are still fighting over one of the largest gas fields on the North Slope.
Governor Walker bullish on gasline but lawmakers have doubts
Rashah McChesney, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
For the last two months the state’s gasline corporation has asked potential customers and investors in the state-led project to formally show interest in the massive pipeline project, without being bound by a contract.
Anchorage syringe exchange program overwhelmed by demand
Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The state’s main syringe exchange can’t keep up with the demand for clean needles among injection drug users.
Anchorage leaders see uptick in new businesses
Associated Press
Anchorage has experienced an increase in business this year, despite the state being in a recession exacerbated by low oil prices.
Hunting guides charged for illegal hunts
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Three guides are charged with illegal hunting activity and predator control in Wrangle Saint Elias National Park and Preserve.
Golden Valley Electric Association approves funding for Healy 2
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Golden Valley Electric Association’s board of directors approved a multimillion-dollar plan Monday to repair the Healy 2 power plant.
Battling opioid addiction in Alaska’s fishing community
Abbey Collins, KHNS – Haines
Earlier this year, Governor Bill Walker issued a disaster declaration to combat opioid abuse in Alaska. Since then, more resources have been dedicated to the fight.
AK-This week: Family Cabin
In the 1980s, a group of privately-owned cabins were grandfathered into the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska after the area was designated as wilderness. The catch? Once the cabins were passed down one generation, they would be removed or destroyed.
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.
