There are twice as many job openings as unemployed people in the state.
Energy & Mining
Appeals court allows ConocoPhillips to keep building its Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope
Construction is underway at the massive oil project even as the legal fight continues.
From gas to power lines to a green bank: A look at some of Gov. Dunleavy’s energy proposals
State officials warned last January that by 2027, established fields in Cook Inlet likely won’t produce enough gas to supply Alaska’s largest population centers.
Royalty-free lease offerings in Alaska’s Cook Inlet basin draw tepid response
Results of a lease auction test the idea that royalty reductions could attract new investment in natural gas development.
Alaska tribe’s members say corruption, self-serving deals brought Manh Choh gold mine to their land
Grist reporter Lois Parshley says the saga of the Manh Choh Mine dates back decades, and includes disagreements over who owns the land around Tetlin.
Alaska gets $200M for Railbelt energy project, Cook Inlet undersea cable
The federal grant will fund a project to run a 50-mile undersea cable through Cook Inlet, to better connect Railbelt utilities and improve access to renewable sources.