Northern Alaska Oil & Gas Lease Bids Total More than $7 Million
Oil and gas exploration companies offered more than $7 million for the rights to explore for oil and gas on 191,248 acres of State of Alaska land in the Arctic region.
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Anchorage Restaurant Rescue Program Announces 16 New Participants
Through the program, Anchorage restaurants have provided premade and hot meals to children, families, and seniors through local nonprofits.
Anchorage Police Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service in 2021
A lot has changed since APD’s humble beginnings as a one-man department in 1921.
Oil & Gas Reserves Increase in Alaska in 2019 Against National Trend
Proved reserves of oil and natural gas rose annually in the United States by at least 9 percent in the previous two years (2017–2018), a trend interrupted by relatively low oil and natural gas prices.
Alaska Opens Enrollment to SHARP-3 to Attract Healthcare Workers and Support Underserved Communities
The newly updated version of the SHARP program offers repayments for education loans or direct financial incentives and expands participation to cover medical, dental, behavioral health, and other disciplines.
BLM, NPS, AIDEA Sign 50-Year Right-of-Way Permit for Ambler Road Project
“This right-of-way is the culmination of years of research, planning, and collaboration,” says AIDEA Executive Director Alan Weitzner. “The signing of this permit is a major milestone. It’s the first step in a multi-year phase of feasibility and predevelopment.”