It is seen as a bright spot in a troubled coastal economy, but seaweed cultivation must overcome many obstacles before it can become big business in the state.
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Federal judge rules in favor of ConocoPhillips to keep Willow drilling data secret
The Willow project remains under environmental review by the Department of the Interior. A final decision is expected within days.
Alaska courts consider rules for permanently streaming many hearings online
The proposed court rule allows the presiding judge to determine whether the case is important enough to merit online streaming.
Proponents of Alaska Long Trail pitch 14 projects as steps toward ambitious 500-mile goal
The challenge is getting existing Alaska trails to connect into a vast system similar to the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast and the Pacific Crest Trail on the West Coast.
Alaska Legislature votes down raises for governor and other top officials
In addition, the Alaska Department of Administration has proposed a statewide analysis of all state salaries.
Alaska legislators worry that killer whales and a federal judge may doom a key fishery
Southeast Alaska’s king salmon troll fishery is directly impacted, but other fishermen worry about the precedent that could be set by a Washington state lawsuit.