Alex DeMarban

The uncertainties come as a potential natural gas shortage raises fears of rolling blackouts and utilities weigh costly imports of liquefied natural gas.

Also, three national retailers reduce operations in Alaska, and Moose A’La Mode closes.

The funding freeze has delayed some projects until next year, put some Alaskans out of work, and raised concerns that it could lead to permanent cancellations.

An oil and gas analyst said Japan isn’t serious about supporting the Alaska LNG project.

The Chin’an Gaming Hall opened to the public on Monday with 85 electronic gaming machines.

The estate for Randy Lytle asserts that improper training and safety measures contributed to his death. Hilcorp denied the allegations.

Emma Pokon will oversee the Northwest Pacific region for the Environmental Protection Agency.

The mayor’s statement led to a disagreement among city leaders, as Assembly member Daniel Volland raised fears that the risks outweigh the benefits.

Glenfarne is working on LNG export projects in Texas and Louisiana.

The lack of interest raises questions about the future of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, after decades of debate.