Alaska's Energy Desk
Legislators quiz Alaska LNG project managers on progress
State-led Alaska gasline project leaders confident on progress, minimize tariff impact during legislative update. Listen now
Watchdog renews call for tougher training for Prince William Sound oil tanker escorts
Following two minor accidents, a citizens' watchdog group is asking the state's top environmental regulator to require tougher training for new oil spill response crews in Prince William Sound. Listen now
Interior utility breaks ground on test solar farm
The solar array is a small-scale test and will be completed at the end of October.
Solutions Desk
When traditional banking isn’t an option, try this out instead
Let’s say you want to start a business or buy a house. You’ll probably need a loan from a bank. That means you need a good credit history or collateral – something to prove that you’ll pay it back. But if that’s not an option… then what?
Environment
Watchdog renews call for tougher training for Prince William Sound oil...
Following two minor accidents, a citizens' watchdog group is asking the state's top environmental regulator to require tougher training for new oil spill response crews in Prince William Sound. Listen now
Fisheries: Why Young wants to change a beloved law
Rep. Don Young claims pride of authorship in the Magnuson Stevens Act, but he's penned a few revisions. The U.S. House just passed them. Critics say he shouldn't mess with a masterpiece. Listen now
Programs
AK: Spruce tip fever brings economic boost to Southeast
Each spring in southeast Alaska the sitka spruce tip harvest happens suddenly and only lasts about a week. With the flavors growing popularity and short harvest season, Alaska businesses have to come rely on a small town commercial operation to meet the growing demand. Listen now