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September 2026
Doyon says the Rig 26 tundra cleanup is in its final phase
Doyon says cleanup where its Rig 26 toppled near Nuiqsut has reached its final phase, though the state hasn't independently confirmed the company's account.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
June 2026
Nuiqsut's Lifeline River Is Rising Again
The Colville is flooding again from Umiat toward Nuiqsut — a year after hitting its highest level on record — and it's the only road the village's fuel and fish travel on.
by Maggie AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Sag River nears bankfull, threatening Dalton Highway washout
Sagavanirktok River near bankfull on North Slope threatens Dalton Highway washouts between mileposts 310 and 340 through Thursday afternoon, with ice-blocked culverts posing particular risk to the primary road serving oil fields and communities.
by Maggie AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
ConocoPhillips seeks North Slope road upgrades for Willow haul
ConocoPhillips filed an amended permit Friday to upgrade a North Slope gravel road for hauling Willow oil project modules, expanding the easement footprint by 1.6 acres. Public comment closes June 30.
by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago1 min read
ConocoPhillips is widening the last gravel road before Willow's modules hit ice
The Willow project takes another step forward
by Bill AlaskaNews5mo ago2 min read
About Colville River
The Colville River is a river in Alaska's North Slope region that drains the Brooks Range north toward the Beaufort Sea. It flows past Nuiqsut, and its delta lies within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
The river is the main route for fuel and fish deliveries to Nuiqsut, so spring flooding from Umiat toward the village is a recurring concern. High water and ice threaten that supply route and the community along it.
The delta region is also the heart of western North Slope oil development, and gravel roads and permits for projects such as Willow raise questions about the land around the river.
