Despite headwinds, Alaska Renewables intends to push forward with wind projects

When President Donald Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, several executive orders sent renewable project developers into a tailspin as he promised to end Biden-era policies — like wind turbines. One Alaska company signaled it intends to blow past those …

Channel 4 & Alaska TV “Discharged Duty Of Care” To John Balson Before Producer Took His Own Life

Editor’s note: this article includes mention of suicide and other topics that some readers may find upsetting. Channel 4 and production company Alaska TV “discharged their respective duties of care” before producer John Balson took his own life, an …

Alaska could be entering a golden age of energy but we need clear direction from our elected officials

In our frenetic modern world, one of the hardest problems is gaining perspective. This is especially true of Alaska’s energy development. Alaskans love to debate prospective megaprojects, like the liquified natural gas pipeline or the Susitna-Watana hydro …

Key education bill continues lengthy discussion in Alaska legislature

Black Entrepreneurs In Alaska Host Historic 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo

 It was attended by thousands and is so far one of the most successful Black business expos held across the country. This year’s 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo was the largest gathering of Black-owned businesses and supporters in Alaska. Thousands …

Alaska House education bill approaches Senate, after lengthy floor sessions

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A widely discussed education funding bill, HB 69, was extended to a third straight day of dialogue on the House floor Tuesday, after lengthy discussions and proposed amendments. The bill, which has been the center of a widespread …

Alaska agency pitches strong-arming Japan to finance LNG project

The Alaska state development agency is seeking to press Japan into investing in a massive natural gas export project by tying it to the Asian nation’s decades-old security agreement with the United States. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export …

Efforts to recover skiers buried in Alaska avalanche on hold because of dangerous conditions

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Efforts to recover the three men who died in an avalanche Tuesday while they were on a guided heli-ski trip in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood were halted because of dangerous conditions and difficult terrain — and may not resume …

Sun Country Airlines CEO Shows Interest In Possible Merger With Alaska Airlines

Among the various ways that airlines look for business optimization and restructuring is through mergers with other players in the industry. Of course, several factors come into play when two carriers decide to integrate business, and Sun Country Airlines …

A Miami millennial explains what it's like to travel to rural Alaska to help locals file taxes, saving some thousands in ...

A millennial tax attorney braved Alaska's cold for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Project. The VITA program helps low-income, disabled, and limited English-speaking Alaskans with tax filing. Karen Lapekas faced frozen pipes and frostbite risks …