Trump Signs Presidential Permit for Alaska, Canada Railway
Governor Mike Dunleavy, who requested the permit, said, “The A2A rail crossing between Canada and Alaska will be a game changer for Alaskans.”
Author: Tasha Anderson
USDA Releases EIS with Preferred Alternative to Exempt Tongass from Roadless Rule
Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomed the news, stating, “After conducting a thorough, multi-year public process, the Forest Service has once again acknowledged that this onerous rule has imposed an unfair burden on our state.”
Alaska Supreme Court Strikes Down Oil & Gas Tax Credit Bonds Legislation
The Alaska Supreme Court has struck down legislation (HB331) that authorized subject-to-appropriation bonds to pay outstanding cashable oil and gas tax credits that were issued during a tax credit program that ended in 2017.
Opportunity to Save Ravn Air Group Has Attracted Multiple Bidders
Almost thirty bidders from inside and outside Alaska made diverse offers.
ATIA, Visit Anchorage, and Explore Fairbanks Encourage Alaskans to Take Advantage of the World Class Tourist Destination in Their Backyard
This summer is a unique opportunity for Alaskans to get a more thorough knowledge of our favorite place while taking advantage of small (or nonexistent) crowds, lowered costs, or built-in perks.
Pebble Reveals Revenue Sharing Plan for Bristol Bay Residents; BBNC Responds
Bristol Bay Native Corporation continues in its opposition against the mine as Pebble Limited Partnership asserts the dividend is “one more way residents of the region can directly benefit from Pebble.”
Alaska Airlines Expands Next-Level Care Safety Measures
Alaska Airlines expanded Next-Level Care, the culmination of nearly 100 different measures put in place to enhance the safety and well-being of guests and employees.
Alaska Museums Week 2020
Coordinated by Museums Alaska, the event is designed to raise awareness of collecting institutions as stewards of culture and history, centers of education, community anchors, economic engines, and employers.
Application Period for Denali Road Lottery Is Open
The application period for the 2020 Road Lottery program at Denali National Park and Preserve is open June 1-30.
Northrim Bank Supports the University of Alaska with Annual Contribution
“We believe it is important to have a strong system for higher education that is accessible to many throughout Alaska,” says Northrim Bank Chairman, President, and CEO Joe Schierhorn.