It was the first time Alaskans could provide in-person comments to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska about one of the state’s biggest oil industry deals.
Tegan Hanlon, Alaska Public Media
UAA enrollment drops 10% after summer of tense budget battles
The drop in enrollment follows tense budget battles and accreditation issues for the University of Alaska Anchorage, adding financial loss to a UA system that’s already cash-strapped and stressed.
‘It’s never, ever been your fault’: Alaska bishop offers apology in wake of report on sexual abuse
An Alaska bishop offered a series of apologies in the wake of a review that disclosed reports of sexual misconduct by 14 men who worked for the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Alaska oil tax initiative has enough signatures for ballot, its supporters say
The ballot initiative would raise the minimum tax and eliminate oil tax credits for Alaska’s largest legacy fields. It would also require oil companies to publicly report their revenues and costs from those fields.
Should you get an engine heater? Anchorage auto shops and air quality experts say yes.
With temperatures sinking below zero degrees in Anchorage last week, demand for engine block heaters skyrocketed.
RCA says it needs another month to consider Hilcorp’s confidentiality request
The agency received dozens of public comments on the issue.