Feds approve millions for second power link between Interior and Southcentral Alaska

By James Brooks

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Monday that it has approved $150 million to partially fund a second electrical intertie between Southcentral Alaska and the Interior.

When built, the Beluga-Healy Transmission Project would result in a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage, increasing the ability of power companies to use the cheapest electricity possible, even if it’s coming from the opposite end of the railbelt.

By Corinne Smith

Alaskans seeking an appeal may provide additional documentation of damages including receipts and bills for eligible repairs, repair receipts from contractors or repair services, proof of ownership or other information to substantiate an appeal.

By Claire Stremple

As Alaska heads into the general election, the Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News have an updated voter guide. Just like we did for the primary election, we worked together to build a guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote, and you can find it in the same place as our guide for the primary election.

If you’ve found our Voter Guide valuable, please consider supporting the Alaska Beacon today.

By James Brooks and Claire Stremple

Over the past few weeks, the four of us here at the Beacon have been wrestling with a pretty tough decision, and we’d like to get your feedback.

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