Interior Alaska News

Ninth Circuit rules in favor of Southeast Alaska troll salmon fishery

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 16, 2024

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), today celebrated a ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of Southeast Alaska troll fishermen whose ability to fish has been challenged in a lawsuit brought forward by the Washington-based Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC). The WFC attempted to shut down the fishery due to allegations regarding fishery impacts. This ruling is a legal victory for the Southeast fishermen at the Ninth Circuit. The Alaska congressional delegation has filed...

Alaska delegation urges Biden administration to address transboundary mining issues

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 16, 2024

JUNEAU, ALASKA – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) this week sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their continued concern over transboundary mining in British Columbia (B.C.) just upstream of several Southeast Alaska rivers. The delegation has repeatedly urged the Biden administration to help protect Alaska’s communities and marine resources from potential impacts and renewed their call for action after the recent heap leach pad failure at the Eagle Gold Mine in the Yukon.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in week ending Aug. 10

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Denali Borough in week ending Aug. 10?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Denali Borough was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in week ending Aug. 10?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough in week ending Aug. 10?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Coast Guard announces homeporting commercial icebreaker Juneau

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 14, 2024

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska) have expressed approval of the Coast Guard's (USCG) announcement that a commercial icebreaker will be homeported in Juneau. The decision, confirmed by Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan during her visit to Alaska with the senators, follows a previous commitment made to them.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in week ending Aug. 3?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fairbanks North Star Borough in week ending Aug. 3?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Fairbanks North Star Borough in week ending Aug. 3?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Southeast Fairbanks Census Area was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fairbanks North Star Borough in week ending Aug. 3?

By Interior Alaska News | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fairbanks North Star Borough was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.