A key Alaska Senate committee is out with a new take on the governor’s proposal to cut taxes for the Alaska LNG project — with a much, much smaller tax cut.

Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good.

About 150 participated in "Alaskans on the Hill," and annual mission for people representing a range of industries, from oil to fisheries.

The Agriculture Department said in a press release that the Office of Seafood will, "prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers, and processors to access USDA programs."

Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.

The average price of a gallon in the state costs about a dollar more today than it did a year ago, according to AAA.

Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.

The airline cited “ongoing volatility in fuel prices” for the price increases.

School lunches are known more for soggy fries and pizza than salad and wild caught fish.

Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.

The owner cited ongoing financial struggles along with a failed negotiation over the restaurant’s lease.

Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.