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Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a modest response that still advances potential oil development in the fragile coastal plain.

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Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Arctic Refuge Oil Draws Few Bids, Despite Trump’s Push for ‘Liquid Gold’
An auction of oil leases in Alaska’s remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended on Friday with just nine bids covering only about 10 percent of the available land, undercutting President Trump’s cla...

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Trump auction aims to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling
US sale of Alaska drilling rights attracts high bid of $1.7 million
Controversial oil lease sale in Alaska wildlife refuge draws limited interest
HEX Energy LLC, which produces natural gas in Cook Inlet but has never operated on the North Slope, bid $1.7 million for a single lease bordering state territory on the western edge of the refuge’s co...

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Little interest in first Trump lease sale in Alaska wildlife refuge, with only two bidders
Oil companies continue to show little interest in Arctic refuge drilling

Alaska's Dalton Highway faces up to 12 inches of snow and 30 MPH winds this weekend

Forecasters warn the combination of heavy snowfall and gusty winds could make travel difficult and reduce visibility.
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Trump administration denies Alaska’s request for larger cost share of Halong disaster recovery

The Trump administration has denied Alaska’s request for a larger federal cost share for disaster recovery efforts following devastation wrought by the remnants of Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska las

These Alaska villages were swept away by a typhoon. They’re fighting with FEMA to not rebuild in the flood zone

When the remnants of Typhoon Halong’s flood water receded last October, entire villages had been leveled by the storm.

The new battle for Alaska cruise travelers is happening onboard

Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages are upgrading ships to win over Alaska travelers.
Smithsonian Magazine

A Sudden Landslide Triggered Alaska’s 2025 ‘Mega-Tsunami.’ Now, Scientists Have Identified Warning Signs to Predict Similar Events

Natural disasters like the one at Tracy Arm fjord, about 45 miles south of Juneau, could become more common as climate change alters frigid landscapes, according to researchers
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GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska’s primary — and he’s not happy about it

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is running for reelection in Alaska and faces a field of 15 competitors. One of them is Dan Sullivan.

Alaska Airlines Makes It Harder To Earn Atmos Points For Budget Flyers

Starting August 1, Alaska Airlines flyers who book Saver fares, which are similar to basic economy fares with other carriers, will no longer earn Atmos rewards on revenue tickets. Passengers who book

Heavy Snow, Frost Warning Issued As Up To 12 Inches To Hit Alaska

Wintery weather is set to strike across parts of the western and northern United States this weekend.