BP’s departure could leave a big hole for Alaska nonprofits

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — BP’s plan to pull out of Alaska could leave a big hole for nonprofits and other programs that benefited from the oil giant’s donations and its employee volunteers.
BP on Tuesday announced it would sell its Alaska assets to Hilcorp in a deal they expect to close next year. The company said it employs about 1,600 people in Alaska.
Cassandra Stalzer with the United Way of Anchorage says BP has been a significant philanthropic player in Alaska.
Since 1998, she