What if the six Railbelt electric utilities operated as one? A single-system operator could cut transmission tariffs and create a one-stop shop for independent producers who want to access the grid.
Interior
Denali proposes new wolf protections
The park’s proposal would eliminate overlap of state spring wolf hunting and bear baiting seasons along the park’s northeast boundary.
UAF engineering chases sparse funding, looks to private sector
With Conoco-Phillips’ $500,000 donation, UAF’s engineering building has attracted $1 million in private gifts. It’s still just a fraction of the funding needed to finish the $122 million project.
Fairbanks marijuana club treading carefully forward
Marijuana clubs are not currently covered by local or state regulations, which are focused on commercial marijuana cultivation, processing, testing and retail sale.
After 15 years of closure, Interior village school seeks teacher
The village of Rampart is looking for a teacher. The school re-opened earlier this year after being shuttered 15 years ago. The first Chief and Administrator said temporary teachers sent by the district don’t have the skills village kids need. Floyd Green became first Chief and Administrator of the Rampart Village Council in 2013. He…
Police chief apologizes for comments doubting Fairbanks Fours’ innocence
Fairbanks Police Chief Randall Aragon said that the state didn’t agree to the settlement because the men were innocent, but instead because of political pressure.