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Albertsons sues Kroger, breaks off proposed merger

The Dec. 11 lawsuit came a day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state court judge in Washington blocked the deal.

Panel recommends pay increases every 2 years for Alaska governor, legislators

The recommendations come a year after the commission approved a 67% raise for lawmakers and 20% raise for the governor and his cabinet.

New contract between Enstar and Furie could help delay gas shortage

But Enstar’s president warned of risks as some of the gas supply will depend on future drilling.

Dunleavy budget draft includes plans to modernize state computer systems, advance the West Susitna road

The budget draft issued by Gov. Mike Dunleavy includes a preliminary funding plan for maintaining or improving the state’s infrastructure.

Feds approve key step toward expansion at major Northwest Alaska zinc mine

Red Dog mine, a regional economic linchpin, is running low on ore. With a new permit in hand, the multinational company that operates the project is now moving quickly to try to extend its life.

Settlement requires corrective actions at two Alaska plants formerly operated by Peter Pan Seafood

The plants violated the Clean Water Act with actions dating back to 2017 at both plants, according to the complaint.

Lower prices dim expectations for Alaska oil earnings in coming years, revenue forecast says

North Slope production is expected to start rising in a few years, but revenues to the treasury will decline through the end of the decade, according to the state’s forecast.

Peltola ties congressional loss to ‘timing and luck,’ and eyes future plans with a laugh

Peltola said she will “always work for Alaska and Alaska’s interests.”

Biden administration sets Jan. 9 ANWR lease sale

The sale will apply to 400,000 acres of the North Slope coastal plain. Both supporters and critics of drilling in the refuge have criticized the sale.