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Anchorage Port Director Sheffield steps downPort of Anchorage Director Bill Sheffield is retiring from his post, effective Jan. 15. The 83-year-old former governor has been running Alaska’s principal port since 2001 and leaves behind a combination of accomplishments as well as controversies. |
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Spokelys envision international business hub at Ward CoveA pair of Ketchikan businessmen has an ambitious vision for Ward Cove. |
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Bids for Fairbanks’ Illinois Street project under reviewAfter 30 years, work is finally pushing forward on improving Fairbanks’ Illinois Street. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has opened bids to reconstruct a major throughway to help correct confusing lane configurations and improve safety conditions. |
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Anchorage Port Director Sheffield steps downPort of Anchorage Director Bill Sheffield is retiring from his post, effective Jan. 15. The 83-year-old former governor has been running Alaska’s principal port since 2001 and leaves behind a combination of accomplishments as well as controversies. |
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Alaska Reserve group gets early ‘Red Tails’ viewingAlaska’s 477th Fighter Group can trace its roots directly to the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. This heritage was honored when Lucasfilm gave select Reserve servicemen an early screening of the company’s new film “Red Tails.” |
Archive » Construction Articles |
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Spokelys envision international business hub at Ward CoveA pair of Ketchikan businessmen has an ambitious vision for Ward Cove. |
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Bids for Fairbanks’ Illinois Street project under reviewAfter 30 years, work is finally pushing forward on improving Fairbanks’ Illinois Street. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has opened bids to reconstruct a major throughway to help correct confusing lane configurations and improve safety conditions. |
Archive » Oil & Gas |
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BP, ConocoPhillips endorse LNG project as best for North Slope gasBP and ConocoPhillips now believe a major liquefied natural gas project is the best option for marketing North Slope gas, the chief executive officers of the two companies said following meetings with Gov. Sean Parnell Thursday morning. |
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Russian ship closer to getting needed fuel to iced-in NomeThe Department of Homeland Security has waived the Jones Act for the Russian ice-class tanker Renda, bringing it that much closer to getting much-needed fuel to the city of Nome. |
Congress cuts funding for Alaska federal gas coordinator by 75%The budget for the Alaska federal pipeline coordinator has been reduced by 75 percent to $1 million for federal fiscal year 2012, Larry Persily, director of the office said Jan. 4. |
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South Korea natural gas needs lend opportunity for AlaskaAn unexpected increase in South Korea’s short-term natural gas demand, and uncertainties in the energy-poor country’s long-term supply outlook could open opportunities there for sales of Alaska’s clean energy. |
State officials visit China to spark interest in LNG exportGov. Sean Parnell has tilted the state’s support toward a large liquefied natural gas, or LNG, export project for North Slope gas, and senior state officials are talking up the idea in Asia. |
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Archive » Technology |
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4 personal finance technology trends for 2012NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re one of the holdouts still paying bills with checks, tracking your accounts with pen and paper or clipping coupons from the newspaper, 2012 could be the year you take the digital plunge. |
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Archive » National Politics |
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National Guard trade experts spend holidays overseasTwenty-six Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing started their holidays supporting airfield infrastructure in four countries this year. The Guard deployed experts to Kuwait, Kirguistan, Afghanistan and Cuba to join an expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force in support these base operations. |
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Archive » Finance |
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Store credit card? No thanks, I’ll go with store debit cardNEW YORK (AP) — A store credit card isn’t the only way to get exclusive perks. |
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More Alaskans celebrate holidays with extra spendingMore than a quarter of Alaskans reported plans to spend more during the 2011 holiday season, but more than a third said they planned to spend less. |
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12 smart ways to spend $1,200 in 2012Wallets are opening up this holiday season. |
4 personal finance technology trends for 2012NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re one of the holdouts still paying bills with checks, tracking your accounts with pen and paper or clipping coupons from the newspaper, 2012 could be the year you take the digital plunge. |
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Archive » Editorials |
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COMMENTARY: Strong fishing highlights year in review, picks and pansAlaska’s seafood industry continued its mission to ramp up its message to policy makers, especially those from rail belt regions who tend to overlook its economic significance. |
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COMMENTARY: Over-the-top route minimizes natural gas benefits to AlaskansArticle VIII, Sections 1 and 2 of Alaska’s Constitution mandate that “Alaska’s resources are to be developed to the maximum use and benefit of its people.” |
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COMMENTARY: Why natural gas to liquids for Alaska? National securityAlaska, the only North American region partially occupied by an enemy during World War II, and a bastion of defense during the Korean Conflict and the Cold War has the opportunity to again serve our nation during troubling times. |
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Archive » Movers and Shakers |
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Movers & Shakers 01/08/12 |
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Archive » Bulletin Board |
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Bulletins 01/08/12 |
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Archive » Fishery Stories |
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Tissue from sick seals tested for radiationANCHORAGE (AP) — Tissue samples from Alaska’s sickened ringed seals will be analyzed for evidence of radiation, but the scientist preparing to do so says he doubts there’s a connection to the Japanese nuclear plant damaged by a tsunami last year. |
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Trident gears up for snow crab, responds to pollock chatterTrident Seafoods is gearing up for the largest snow crab harvest in more than a decade. |
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Archive » General News |
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Historians use divining rods to find forgotten cemeteriesEAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Lodl often heard Rutherford County’s old-timers talk of the divining rods, swearing by their eerie movements as proof positive of bodies buried below. |
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Just call him Al. Longtime business leader Parrish retiresThe leadership style of retiring executive Al Parrish can be summed up in five words: You can call him Al. |
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12 smart ways to spend $1,200 in 2012Wallets are opening up this holiday season. |
Archive » Oil & Gas Reporter |
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Russian ship closer to getting needed fuel to iced-in NomeThe Department of Homeland Security has waived the Jones Act for the Russian ice-class tanker Renda, bringing it that much closer to getting much-needed fuel to the city of Nome. |
Congress cuts funding for Alaska federal gas coordinator by 75%The budget for the Alaska federal pipeline coordinator has been reduced by 75 percent to $1 million for federal fiscal year 2012, Larry Persily, director of the office said Jan. 4. |
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Battle on ACES tweaks to dominate sessionThe 2012 state legislative session convenes Jan. 17, and probably the most important bill on the session agenda besides the budget is Gov. Sean Parnell’s bill to reduce the state oil production tax as an incentive for new industry investment. It will be a very contentious issue and it may preoccupy legislators in terms of dealing with other significant matters, excepting the state capital budget. |
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South Korea natural gas needs lend opportunity for AlaskaAn unexpected increase in South Korea’s short-term natural gas demand, and uncertainties in the energy-poor country’s long-term supply outlook could open opportunities there for sales of Alaska’s clean energy. |
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Anchorage Port Director Sheffield steps downPort of Anchorage Director Bill Sheffield is retiring from his post, effective Jan. 15. The 83-year-old former governor has been running Alaska’s principal port since 2001 and leaves behind a combination of accomplishments as well as controversies. |
Movers & Shakers 01/08/12 |
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Bulletins 01/08/12 |
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Spokelys envision international business hub at Ward CoveA pair of Ketchikan businessmen has an ambitious vision for Ward Cove. |
Store credit card? No thanks, I’ll go with store debit cardNEW YORK (AP) — A store credit card isn’t the only way to get exclusive perks. |
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Historians use divining rods to find forgotten cemeteriesEAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Lodl often heard Rutherford County’s old-timers talk of the divining rods, swearing by their eerie movements as proof positive of bodies buried below. |
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Alaska Reserve group gets early ‘Red Tails’ viewingAlaska’s 477th Fighter Group can trace its roots directly to the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. This heritage was honored when Lucasfilm gave select Reserve servicemen an early screening of the company’s new film “Red Tails.” |
National Guard trade experts spend holidays overseasTwenty-six Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing started their holidays supporting airfield infrastructure in four countries this year. The Guard deployed experts to Kuwait, Kirguistan, Afghanistan and Cuba to join an expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force in support these base operations. |
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Bids for Fairbanks’ Illinois Street project under reviewAfter 30 years, work is finally pushing forward on improving Fairbanks’ Illinois Street. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has opened bids to reconstruct a major throughway to help correct confusing lane configurations and improve safety conditions. |
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Just call him Al. Longtime business leader Parrish retiresThe leadership style of retiring executive Al Parrish can be summed up in five words: You can call him Al. |
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More Alaskans celebrate holidays with extra spendingMore than a quarter of Alaskans reported plans to spend more during the 2011 holiday season, but more than a third said they planned to spend less. |
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12 smart ways to spend $1,200 in 2012Wallets are opening up this holiday season. |
Tissue from sick seals tested for radiationANCHORAGE (AP) — Tissue samples from Alaska’s sickened ringed seals will be analyzed for evidence of radiation, but the scientist preparing to do so says he doubts there’s a connection to the Japanese nuclear plant damaged by a tsunami last year. |
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State officials visit China to spark interest in LNG exportGov. Sean Parnell has tilted the state’s support toward a large liquefied natural gas, or LNG, export project for North Slope gas, and senior state officials are talking up the idea in Asia. |
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Trident gears up for snow crab, responds to pollock chatterTrident Seafoods is gearing up for the largest snow crab harvest in more than a decade. |
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COMMENTARY: Strong fishing highlights year in review, picks and pansAlaska’s seafood industry continued its mission to ramp up its message to policy makers, especially those from rail belt regions who tend to overlook its economic significance. |
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COMMENTARY: Over-the-top route minimizes natural gas benefits to AlaskansArticle VIII, Sections 1 and 2 of Alaska’s Constitution mandate that “Alaska’s resources are to be developed to the maximum use and benefit of its people.” |
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COMMENTARY: Why natural gas to liquids for Alaska? National securityAlaska, the only North American region partially occupied by an enemy during World War II, and a bastion of defense during the Korean Conflict and the Cold War has the opportunity to again serve our nation during troubling times. |
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Support services see boost with Cook Inlet oil, gas explorationThe Cook Inlet saw an upswing in oil and gas exploration in 2011, with three independent oil and gas companies drilling new wells and another independent submitting more than 90 bids in the near-record Cook Inlet lease sale in June. |
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