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Should the Permanent Fund invest in oil tax credits?
Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation board had an unusual visitor at their meeting today. Former Attorney General Craig Richards showed up to pitch an unconventional investment idea: oil and gas tax credits.
Alaska Legislature shutters offices on Friday afternoons
Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO – Juneau
As a cost-saving measure, 22 legislative information offices around the state are shuttered starting this Friday afternoon.
Homer residents respond to proposed drilling
Shahla Farzan, KBBI – Homer
Dozens of Homer residents attended the public hearing to learn more about the proposal to lease portions of Cook Inlet for oil and gas drilling.
Plan expands rural cell, broadband service
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
More Alaskans will have affordable access to mobile phones and broadband internet, thanks to a change in federal communication rules and funding.
One People Canoe Society to paddle for Standing Rock Tribe to protest controversial pipeline
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
Members of the One People Canoe Society will travel this week from Alaska to North Dakota to paddle in protest over a controversial pipeline.
Anchorage professor bets on bio-insulation made from mushrooms
Eric Keto, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage
From underneath the roads to inside our homes, insulation is everywhere in Alaska. But traditional foam board is energy intensive to produce and often ends up as plastic litter in oceans and waterways. A group of researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage are working to develop an environmentally friendly alternative.
Homer Fire gets boost through remodel, grants
Daysha Eaton, KBBI – Homer
Homer Volunteer Fire Department has started a remodeling project to improve their Pioneer Avenue building.
AK: Marine mammal camp nurtures budding scientists
Shahla Farzan, KBBI – Homer
The phrase “summer camp” usually brings to mind images of toasted marshmallows, campfires and wobbly canoe trips. Not bones.
49 Voices: Will Schlimgen of Eagle River
Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Will Schlimgen in Eagle River. Will is originally from California, and is just starting his second year at UAA.
