A drilling rig slated for use off Alaska’s North Slope is facing some serious scrutiny in Washington state. The Arctic Challenger is designed to stop oil spills from two other rigs. But officials say it needs a stronger design.
Heather Bryant
Senate panel to hear issue of legacy wells
The issue of cleaning up abandoned wells in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska is coming before a U.S. Senate committee.
Aquila the Eagle flies off into the sunset
Last night almost 30 people gathered to watch the Juneau Raptor Center release Aquila the bald eagle back into the wild.
Panel delves into issue of high gas prices
A group of Alaska state lawmakers delving into the issue of high gas prices are finding no quick or easy answers for trying to provide Alaskans with some relief at the pump.
U.S. House Repeals Healthcare Overhaul
The U.S. House of Representatives just voted to repeal President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul. Representative Don Young joined his entire party in the vote.
Military to remove debris from 1952 airplane crash on glacier
Military officials say a team is continuing to remove debris on an Alaska glacier from an Air Force plane that crashed in 1952, killing all 52 people on board.