In Utqiaġvik, snerts is one of the most popular games in town. Die-hard enthusiasts play on a regular basis, and there’s even an annual spring tournament.
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BP and ExxonMobil commit up to $20 million to Alaska LNG
It’s the first time in years that private industry in the state has pitched in money to move the gasline project forward.
New icebreaker won’t have much time for the Arctic, says Coast Guard boss
The Coast Guard expects to launch the first of three new icebreakers in 2024. But don’t expect to see much of it in Alaska.
From Texas to Colorado to Scotland, ANWR drilling opponents take their case to CEOs
While a demonstration at BP’s Denver headquarters was underway on Monday, the architect of a broader strategy to deter ANWR drilling was on a train, traversing the length of the United Kingdom.
Alaska-based fighters intercept 6 Russian aircraft flying near Alaska
According to NORAD, there were two separate incidents in the international airspace near Alaska, neither of which violated U.S. air sovereignty.
Feds demand armed officers to keep Prince Rupert ferry terminal open
Alaska’s cash-strapped ferry system may soon pay the wages of Canadian police in order to maintain its connection to British Columbia.