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Anchorage, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - The oil industry packs a bigger economic punch than any other industry in Alaska, according to study findings presented on Wednesday at an industry conference in Anchorage.

Juneau, Alaska (DOL) - Within Alaska, the cost of living tends to be lowest in the largest cities and smaller communities on the road system. Costs rise as populations fall and barriers to access increase.

City officials say funding will bring the project to full design.

This project is less about trying to improve transportation than serving political ideology.

The Alaska House of Representatives voted 35-1 on Wednesday to approve a letter urging state and federal officials to fight a lawsuit that could shut down a major king salmon

Southeast Alaska's king salmon troll fishery is directly impacted, but other fishermen worry about the precedent that could be set.

The Ketchikan National Ocean Sciences Bowl team simulated their competition style for the more than 75 people who attended a public event at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Thursday

City official says project is still long way from fruition

Adding trucking (via road) would place downward pressure on what many contend is a freight monopoly.