Which Democrat will get Alaska's superdelegates?
The tight race to become the Democratic party presidential nominee is putting the party's super delegates in a powerful position. The 800 or so...
Senate passes natural-resources and public-lands bills
The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a package of natural resources and public land bills today that includes a couple of Alaska measures. One sponsored...
New book lays out Alutiiq life under Russians and Americans
The history of the Alutiiq people of coastal Southcentral Alaska changed forever when Russian fur traders invaded their land and forced them to hunt...
Artic Man racers converge on Summit Lake
Thousands of Alaskans are flocking to Summit Lake, off the Richardson Highway, for the annual Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic. The annual outdoor...
Forum discusses healthy food for a healthy planet
Alaskans often describe themselves as experiencing first hand the impacts of global warming. According to one group that gathered yesterday in Anchorage, one...
Tagged walrus teaching scientists about Bering Sea
Biologists are getting a rare glimpse into the winter habits of Pacific Walrus. A new tagging study is offering insight into how the animals...
New animal math in Sitka: Brown Bears + Your Trash = Fine
Sitka residents will have to take better care of their garbage beginning at the end of the month -- or risk getting a ticket...
House votes to allow state takeover of local schools when needed
The Alaska House today gave permission for the state's Department of Education to intervene in the operations of local school districts if a given...
Cruise ship fees headed to tourism projects, barring lawsuits
Alaska lawmakers want to use cruise ship passenger fees to improve docks, visitor centers and airports in coastal Alaska communities. They've put about $25...
Lights! Camera! Tax Incentives!
The House voted today to get back into the movie business, re-establishing the state Film Office to promote making movies in the state and...
Mental Health land swap plan headed to Forest Service for review
Alaska Mental Health Trust officials say they will soon submit a formal proposal for a land swap with the Forest Service in Southeast Alaska....
More Alaska businesses seeking 'Best Workplace' designation
In 2007 five businesses achieved recognition in The Alaska Journal of Commerce as "best places to work in Alaska." This year, even more state...
UAF powering up alternative energy tech office
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has opened a new energy technology office. Local Engineer Gwen Holdman, who helped pioneer Alaska's first geothermal power plant...
So how does your workplace rank?
In 2007 five businesses achieved recognition in The Alaska Journal of Commerce as the "best places to work in Alaska." This year, even...
BP, ConocoPhillips plan joint gas pipeline
Jim Bowles and Doug Suttles announcing the joint pipeline plan on April 8 in Anchorage. Photo by Brian Adams
Oil giants BP and ConocoPhillips announced...
BP/Conoco announcement takes state capitol by storm
As soon as word about the BP / ConocoPhilips plan was released, the project overwhelmed all other talk at the capitol today. Representatives of...
Alaska delegation welcomes gasline announcement
Ted Stevens, Lisa Murkowski and Don Young all came out in support of the BP / ConocoPhillips natural gas pipeline plan announced today. They...
Berkowitz leads Democratic candidates for the US House in fundraising
Democrat Ethan Berkowitz had a strong first quarter fundraising effort in his run for Republican Congressman Don Young’s seat in the U.S. House of...
MMS announces plans for EIS on Bristol Bay leases
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) today announced they're moving forward with an environmental impact statement (EIS) for leasing potential as a next step in...
Protecting the genetic integrity of Alaska's flora
Green thumbs everywhere are itching to dig into the garden. Most of us buy seeds in little packets from the store and these are...