Former Rio Tinto permitting expert concludes that proposed mine is “almost certainly not economically feasible,” with an estimated strongly negative net present value of -$3 billion. Why has the Pebble Partnership (“Pebble”) so stubbornly refused to provide a financial assessment in support of its permit application for the embattled mine it proposes to build […]
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]NCHORAGE, Alaska – Governor Bill Walker declared a State Disaster on Nov 30, 2018 in response to the earthquake that shook Southcentral Alaska. This disaster declaration activates the state’s Individual and Public Assistance Programs. Residents in the Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and Kenai Peninsula Borough may be eligible for disaster recovery grants for […]
For the 2018-2019 academic year, the University of Alaska will reduce tuition rates by 25 percent in selected Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. As an example, the 2018-2019 lower division course tuition is currently $212 per credit, with the tuition reduction, the cost would be $159 per credit. This will apply to our occupational […]
JUNEAU – The Alaska Division of Elections (DOE) reminds all Alaskans that the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 Primary and General Elections is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018. Election offices in Juneau, Anchorage, Mat-Su, Fairbanks and Nome will be open on June 1 to receive completed applications. Applications will not be accepted […]