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New Alaska Bitcoin mine would use as much power as the state’s largest coal plant produces

Economy Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
The startup planning the operation near the North Slope oil fields would power its computers not with coal but with another fossil fuel: natural gas that’s currently going unused.
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Behind the cameras: Gavel Alaska broadcasts the business of state government to Alaskans

News Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
The public service broadcast from KTOO Public Media, works closely with state offices to ensure Alaskans can see their state government in real time.
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Current Cravings: A sushi showdown in four acts

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
I feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting good sushi restaurants in Anchorage.
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Creative Currents: A ‘more measured approach’ with Valerie Jaimes

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
When oil painter Valerie Jaimes first came to Alaska, she didn’t think that she would be here long.
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Psychedelica, Salmon, and Science: Welcome to Trollfest

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Last weekend, Juneau gathered at Centennial Hall for Trollfest, a celebration of art, music and environmentalism inspired by the legendary artist Ray Troll.
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Did the Dunleavy administration cut sweetheart tax deals with oil companies? Legislators are trying to find out.

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska legislative leaders are demanding Dunleavy address an “overall pattern of peculiarities” in the state’s collection of oil and gas tax.
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GOP refusal to balance their budget puts AIDEA and state scholarship fund on the chopping block

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The impact on both AIDEA operations and the state’s scholarship program under either scenario isn’t immediately clear.
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Alaska Legislature passed a law capping predatory payday loans. Republicans said it was anti-freedom

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
A long-running effort to protect Alaskans from predatory payday loan schemes cleared the Alaska Legislature in its closing days.
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Nearly 50 Years at DIPAC Hatchery

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Next year, Douglas Island Pink and Chum (DIPAC) Macaulay Salmon Hatchery will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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‘Valid and valuable.’ Legislators signal support for international teachers filling Alaska’s classroom vacancies

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Most of the country has faced shortages of teachers in recent years, but the impact has been particularly acute in rural Alaska.
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