Coast Guard Begins Investigation Into Grounding of Shell’s Kulluk Drilling Rig

Two weeks of testimony began with questioning of Shell’s Emergency Response Lead.

Alaska Receives No Child Left Behind Waiver

New flexibility with standards will not only benefit rural schools, but Anchorage students as well

Governor Offers $50 Million for ANWR Exploration

Gov. Parnell hopes the federal government will sign on to test the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to look at the gas and oil potential.

Senator McGuire Announces Engagement via Legislative Notice

Sparks controversy, but McGuire stands by decision

Senator Lesil McGuire got engaged on Valentine’s Day, but the way she announced it has inspired a bit of a post-Valentine’s Day massacre.