2013 in Alaska

Events

  • January 15 – The 28th Alaska State Legislature convened its first regular session in Juneau.[1]
  • May – Severe flooding along the Yukon River affected communities including Galena and other western Alaska settlements.[2][3]
    • May 21 – Governor Sean Parnell signed legislation overhauling Alaska's oil production tax system, replacing the state's previous tax structure with the More Alaska Production Act (SB 21).[4][5]
  • September – Mining company Anglo American withdrew from the proposed Pebble Mine project in southwest Alaska.[6]

Deaths

September 9 – Bill Ray, politician, businessman and former member of the Alaska Legislature.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Alexander, Rosemarie (2013-01-15). "28th Alaska State Legislature Commences". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  2. ^ Shedlock, Jerzy (31 May 2013). "Disaster declared for flooded communities along Yukon River". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  3. ^ Alsup, Dave (30 May 2013). "Floods force evacuations in Alaska". CNN. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  4. ^ Forgey, Pat (14 April 2013). "Alaska Senate approves Parnell's multibillion-dollar oil tax cut". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  5. ^ Lockyer, Ellen (2013-05-22). "Governor Parnell Signs Energy Bills". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  6. ^ Goldenberg, Suzanne (16 September 2013). "Anglo American pulls out of Alaska mines project". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  7. ^ Alexander, Rosemarie (2013-09-11). "Former State Senator Bill Ray Dies". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
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