Alaska’s energy future isn’t just about one massive gas line project. While the big question of liquified natural gas often steals the spotlight, the real challenge lies in balancing different energy needs across the state. From small homes to large industrial mines, everyone relies on energy that’s
Washington and nearby areas are dealing with typical June heat this weekend, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 90s under partly cloudy skies. Humidity stays lower than expected for this time of year, making it feel less sticky than usual. Most places stay dry on Saturday, but a cold front m
Alaska’s money troubles didn’t appear overnight. Back in 2013, the state started spending more than it earned—using savings to cover the gap. That’s like a family dipping into their emergency fund every month just to pay bills. Oil prices then plummeted, dropping to $26 a barrel in 2014, making the
Alaska is rich in natural resources but poor in leadership. Over half of its residents feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. Sky-high energy bills, climbing house prices, and crumbling roads are daily headaches, especially in Anchorage. Many young people pack up and leave because they do
Alaska’s biggest electric co‑op, Chugach Electric Association, is up for a new board this month. More than 88, 000 members will decide who leads the company that supplies power to Anchorage and beyond. Four people are running for two spots, so each vote matters. The board’s decisions will guide how
Alaska voters face a decision next year about how to choose their leaders. A new proposal wants to end the system that lets voters rank multiple candidates. It says the old way—pick one person—is clearer and fairer. The current method is more complex. Candidates run in a “top‑four jungle
Washington’s public media office is paying for two local talk shows, one hosted by a famous broadcaster and the other by a former news producer. The city covers crew, gear, studio space and other production costs under long‑term contracts that let the hosts keep full ownership of their programs. The
Alaska keeps talking about building a major gas pipeline, yet every delay pushes the project further out of reach. People across the state see sky-high power costs every month, and the situation only gets worse when lawmakers argue instead of acting. In some areas, electricity bills have already jum
Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.
Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but
