WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today expressed her frustration over the Obama administration’s repeated attempts to lock up lands in Alaska by designating them as wilderness to prevent resource development.
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell on Tuesday announced that 647,549 eligible Alaskans will receive a 2011 Permanent Fund Dividend in the amount of $1,174. According to the Department of Revenue, 676,000 Alaskans applied for the 2011 Dividend. This represents a one percent increase over 2010 applications.
SEATTLE-Monday, EPA Region 10 issued final air quality permits to Shell for oil and gas exploration drilling in the Alaska Arctic.
ANCHOR POINT-On July 31, 2011, Alaska State Troopers were notified of a break-in at a cabin along the Old Sterling outside of Anchor Point.