A legislative consultant is raising red flags about Alaska taking the lead on a major proposed liquefied natural gas project, even as Gov. Bill Walker has said he’s comfortable with it. Legislators are scheduled to hear a project update Monday. In a recent report to lawmakers, consultant Nikos Tsafos outlined challenges threatening the project’s potential…
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Alaska protesters join women’s marches amid subzero temps
Protesters dusted in snow and bundled against subzero temperatures were among those who marched in Alaska to show solidarity with the women’s march on Washington. Pink hats dotted the Anchorage crowd Saturday as marchers pushed through a winter storm and held signs with slogans including “Women’s rights are human rights.” Fairbanks protesters faced temperatures that…
Heavy snow collapses sports facility dome
Heavy snow has collapsed the roof of an Anchorage sports complex. The Dome is closed and all events have been postponed until repairs can be made. Pressurized air along with cables and pipes support the dome. Officials had evacuated the building when the roof started to sag. It collapsed Saturday night. A statement from facility…
Blizzard warning issued for Unalaska area
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Unalaska area for Sunday. The Unalaska Department of Public Safety released a statement Saturday saying winds up to 80 mph and heavy snow will produce white-out conditions in the city on the Aleutian Islands. Officials urge residents to secure loose objects that could be…
Alaska governor proposes pay freeze bill amid state deficit
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has proposed freezing his own salary, along with the salaries of the lieutenant governor, legislators and state department heads. It’s part of a broader bill that would freeze non-union state-worker pay for two years, beginning in July. The bill also would allow the governor to waive any portion of the governor’s…
The Latest: Sentencing reset for Alaska strip club owner
A sentencing hearing has been canceled for the second day in a row in the case of an Alaska man who was convicted of illegally dumping human waste into a harbor while operating a floating strip club. Darren Byler is now set for sentencing Monday afternoon. He was set to be sentenced in Anchorage this…