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.
New report questions business model of British Columbia gold mines
The report says mines are allowing day traders and Canadian taxpayers to assume most of the financial risk, while a much smaller group of shareholders reaps the rewards.
Car wash companies expand in Anchorage amid national boom
According to Bloomberg, there are about 60,000 car washes in the country, and some forecasts show that number could double by 2030.
King Cove braces for salmon season with no seafood processor amid historic price slump
Less than 2 months before salmon season, King Cove's seafood processor announced it will cease operations.
Amazon says its Anchorage sorting facility has cut delivery times in half
“That's going to continue to speed up and improve as we move towards that 100% operational state,” said a company spokeswoman.
Alaska Pacific University will partner with Seattle U to offer the state’s first dual MBA/law program
Alaska Pacific University will begin offering a dual law and masters of business administration program this fall. The program is in partnership with Seattle University.
Alaskans are owed more than $4M in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020, IRS estimates
IRS spokesperson Rodney Bearman said if you didn’t file your taxes for 2020, you could have a refund waiting for you. He said the average estimated refund for Alaskans who haven’t filed is over $900.
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.