Page 12 Doyon, Hilcorp take new look at Interior Doyon, Ltd. and Hilcorp Energy are taking a fresh look at unexplored sedimentary basins in Interior Alaska, hoping to find oil and gas deposits. Page 22 Celebrating iconic Yukon River Bridge Please join the Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society for a special Community Celebration honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Yukon River Bridge completion. Page 30 Donlin Gold project gaining momentum The big Donlin Gold project has fresh momentum with its new ownership structure and new management in place, looking to the future of what could be a transcendent Alaska project. Page 32 Interior economy on upward trend North Star Borough Mayor Grier Hopkins says the Fairbanks economy continues to remain strong due in large part to Alaska’s support industries as well as the vital impacts from the military and tourism. FEATURES
ON THE COVER Fairbanks and the Interior as a whole continue to play a significant role in multiple industrial sectors vital to the future of Alaska. From oil and gas and mining to tourism and the military, the future remains bright for multiple support industries.
ON THIS PAGE Tourism is one of Fairbanks’ core industries with thousands of people visiting the Interior during the summer. But winter is gaining in popularity, too, with the chance for aurora viewing and cold- weather recreation. See more on Page 34.
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