Ava White, Alaska Public Media
Ava White reports on economics and hosts the statewide morning news at Alaska Public Media. Reach her at awhite@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8445. Read more about Ava here.
Anchorage airport officials hope incentive program encourages airlines to test new routes
The Alaska Department of Transportation introduced a program this year called the International Passenger and Cargo Service Incentive Program which aims to encourage airlines to try new routes.
New development center will connect Alaska businesses with AI tools
The Alaska Small Business Development Center has a new resource center aimed at familiarizing businesses with AI tools.
Kunali, the Alaska Zoo’s remaining tiger, dies at 19
The endangered Amur tiger, named Kunali, died a year after his brother Korol. Both tigers were 19 when they died.
Home bakers in Alaska find sweet success on Instagram
A growing group of Alaska home bakers can legally sell their goods, thanks to the state's cottage food laws.
Alaska will receive $2.6M towards small scale food production
The Micro Grants for Food Security Program provides up to $10,000 for residents and organizations that participate in small scale food production. The grants can be used to buy canning supplies, gardening tools and dip nets.
Here’s what some of the Iditarod’s youngest fans love about the race
It's all about the dog booties.
3 seafood processors announce closures, selloffs following historic price collapse for Alaska fishing industry
Three major seafood processors in Alaska have announced plans to sell off their plants or temporarily close for the upcoming fishing seasons. Trident, Peter Pan Seafood Company and most recently OBI Seafoods – just last month – have all cited turbulent market conditions for their decisions.
Costco opens new business center warehouse in Anchorage
The new store looks and feels a lot like other Costco locations, but everything from the aisles to the packaged goods is much larger.