Alaska’s 20-year ferry plan nears completion
Alaska’s ferry system has been working on this extensive plan for the last two years.
Port strikes end with deal on wages, averting economic disaster
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to a 62% wage increase over six years.
Here’s how 3 Alaskans are spending their PFD
The dividend landed in bank accounts across the state Oct. 3. The total amount includes a normal dividend of $1,403.83 plus a $298.17 energy relief payment.
Why bananas may become one of the first casualties of the dockworkers strike
Hundreds of tons of bananas are stuck in transit — and they won't keep for long.
Hilcorp again eyes Interior Alaska for oil exploration
Oil and gas company Hilcorp appears to be moving toward new oil and gas exploration work in Alaska’s Interior.
Juneau’s Ship Free Saturdays proposition sinking in preliminary election results
Initial returns also showed incumbent Mayor Beth Weldon leading challenger Angela Rodell, with voters favoring two other propositions.
Haines to start charging cruise ship passenger tariff in 2025
The fee, which must legally be spent on improvements that benefit passengers, will start out at $9 per passenger in 2025.
Salcha man killed in collision with Manh Choh mine ore-hauling truck
Troopers say Temitayo Iyanu Kalejaiye, 43, died at the scene Monday after his sedan turned in front of the truck on the Richardson Highway.
Judge finds feds failed to consider full impact of Donlin Gold in environmental analysis
Judge Sharon Gleason found that regulators did violate the law in some aspects of their analysis, but denied some plaintiffs' claims.
Yukon River salmon runs remain low, but glimmers of improvement emerge
The fall run of chum salmon is the third lowest in a record that goes back to the 1970s. But there were some positive signs.
Alaska Supreme Court says most business insurance doesn’t cover COVID-19 damages
Alaska was the last state to decide whether common commercial insurer policies would cover harm businesses suffered in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why some Juneau residents want to ban cruise ships on Saturdays — and what’s at stake
Advocates say growing tourism needs to be reined in, but opponents say the financial and legal implications could hurt the economy.
Two Kodiak trawlers caught 2,000 king salmon. Now, a whole fishery is closed.
The incident is sure to draw more scrutiny on the issue of bycatch — the unintended harvest of fish by boats targeting other species.
The Alaska-Hawaiian acquisition is complete. What does it mean for Alaskans?
The deal could have some benefits for travelers, but some worry that could come at the cost of jobs and service, especially in Hawaii.
Alaska natural gas crunch is increasing demand for a traditional fuel — coal
With cheap gas-fired power now unavailable, the biggest utility in Fairbanks has shelved plans to shut down one of its coal-fired plants.
Alaska’s ferry system receives $177M in federal funds
The funding will go towards operational costs, bringing Wi-Fi to passengers, and replacing the oldest ferry in the fleet.
In a major shift, the U.S. government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers
A key goal of cash is getting people housed faster.
OOTD from Alaska? Anchorage influencers describe challenges and opportunities
Alaska’s isolation makes it harder for content creators to make a living off their social media. But the state’s unique fashion and landscapes can help too.
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend for 2024 is $1,702
Residents who applied electronically for direct deposit of the dividend should start seeing it in their accounts on Oct. 3.
Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve’s big rate cut could change the housing market
After months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday by half a percentage point.