Monthly Archives: May 2010

By Libby Casey

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young says he’s concerned Shell might walk if the company’s  permits to drill in the Arctic don’t move forward – and then he says Alaska will eventually face a Trans-Alaska Pipeline without enough oil.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

President Obama has put offshore drilling in the arctic on hold.   Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

The Obama Administration will announce today that offshore drilling in the Arctic is on-hold. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Oil company B-P tried today to plug the gushing spill in the Gulf of Mexico by forcing drilling mud into the well.  The “top kill” method aims to counter-act the oil pressure so B-P can seal the well-head with cement.  Meanwhile,  the Obama Administration and Congress weighed in on what’s next – and what may be ahead for Shell’s drilling plans in Alaska. Continue reading →

By Lori Townsend

The Trans Alaska Pipeline system is still shut down as Alyeska pipeline company continues its assessment of the spill.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Oil company B-P is trying to plug the gushing spill in the Gulf of Mexico right now by forcing drilling mud into the well.  The “top kill” method aims to counteract the oil pressure so B-P can seal the well-head with cement.  It’s considered a critical attempt to plug the hole, which has been pumping crude into the Gulf for more than a month. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Alaska’s Senators say rural Alaskans hunting birds for subsistence should not have to get a federal permit.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to flow and soil Louisiana’s coastline, Washington is asking how oil company B-P should be held accountable – and what should be done in future accidents.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The candidates on the trail during this year’s gubernatorial races are beginning to hear from voters about the B-P Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico – with memories of what Alaska went through during the Exxon-Valdez spill and with an eye toward the plans for off-shore drilling in the Chukchi Sea currently set to begin this summer.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Alaska’s Senators split their votes this week on a financial reform bill that passed 59 to 39.  Democrats largely supported it, and all but 4 Republicans were against it. Continue reading →