Stefan Milkowski
State reporter
Call Stefan at 907-459-7577.
Stefan Milkowski, 30, covers state government and statewide issues. Originally from upstate New York, he moved to Fairbanks during a cold snap in December 2005. Before joining the News-Miner, Stefan studied writing at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City and wrote for a weekly paper in Massachusetts. He likes biking, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding and generally being outside. He's getting into hunting and fishing, too.
Recent Stories
- Advocates promise emissions reductions with coal project
- Thursday, July 17, 2008
- JUNEAU — The fate of an ambitious coal gasification project proposed for the Fairbanks area could hinge on the project’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to global climate change.
- Palin's proposal to give Alaskans $1,200 apiece challenged
- Tuesday, July 15, 2008
- JUNEAU — Is Gov. Sarah Palin’s proposal to give every Alaskan $1,200 a way to share booming state revenues or a way to help Alaskans with crippling energy costs?
- FERC asserts role in Alaska natural gas pipeline
- Tuesday, July 15, 2008
- State lawmakers wrapped up weeks of expert testimony on TransCanada’s gas pipeline proposal on Monday with a discussion of the role federal regulators would play in shaping the line.
- Hickel draws fire from governor, legislators over proposed gas line advertisement
- Monday, July 14, 2008
- Gov. Sarah Palin and state lawmakers are firing back at former Gov. Walter Hickel and others for what many describe as an inappropriate and threatening request on the gas pipeline.
- Competitive markets at center of TransCanada debate
- Sunday, July 13, 2008
- JUNEAU — The Denali gas pipeline project continued to play a role Saturday as state lawmakers debated whether or not to support TransCanada’s pipeline plan.
- Producers list concerns over TransCanada line
- Saturday, July 12, 2008
- JUNEAU — The major North Slope producers shared their concerns about a TransCanada natural gas pipeline on Friday in a discussion Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin tried to paint as entirely predictable.
- Denali president put in hot seat over natural gas pipeline commitment
- Friday, July 11, 2008
- Denali’s commitment to its natural gas pipeline project and its willingness to accommodate the state’s wishes were the two main issues Thursday when company president Bud Fackrell addressed state lawmakers.
- Alaska lawmakers question in-state gas line plan
- Thursday, July 10, 2008
- State lawmakers questioned Gov. Sarah Palin’s new in-state gas pipeline effort Wednesday as they returned to Juneau for hearings on TransCanada’s pipeline proposal.
- Harris, Whitaker call for multibillion-dollar action on Alaska energy plan
- Friday, July 4, 2008
- A new proposal by House Speaker John Harris would lend support to a major Fairbanks energy project and could dwarf Gov. Sarah Palin’s short-term energy plan.
- Local lawmakers lean toward TransCanada
- Thursday, July 3, 2008
- With a vote on the TransCanada gas line proposal expected in the next two weeks, local lawmakers say they’re generally in favor of the plan.