Economy
Data centers face growing opposition Outside. Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants them in Alaska.
The Republican governor says Alaska has in excess what the data industry is finding increasingly scarce Outside: land and water.
Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean plan new cruise ship port on Juneau’s Douglas Island
The companies also hope to develop floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and a recreated Lingít village.
NOAA economists report plunging revenues for Alaska commercial fisheries
2023 in particular marked one of the worst years for commercial fishermen in modern history.
Bering Sea snow crab fishing to resume, but at an ultra-low level to encourage repopulation
After a two-year hiatus forced by low stocks, the Bering Sea snow crab harvest is back on.
CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here’s why.
America’s biggest pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores, laying off thousands of workers and rethinking their role in our lives.
State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans
The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free power
A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone.
Trident Seafoods to sell Kodiak plant to Pacific Seafood
The Kodiak plant is the last to change hands after Trident moved to sell a third of its Alaska facilities starting last year.
Environmental group seeks limits on Alaska trawling
Oceana told the North Pacific Fishery Management Council that trawling threatens sensitive seafloor habitats.
Lower Cook Inlet fishermen try to stay afloat after tough salmon season
A season of low prices, high costs and a poor pink salmon run has come on the heels of last year’s market collapse.
Kodiak spaceport relies on more than rocket launches to generate revenue
The Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska will sign an agreement this week to support other spaceports by sharing one of its systems.
Alaska’s seafood industry lost $1.8 billion last year, NOAA report says
Glutted seafood markets, low prices, high costs and reduced catches caused pain that swept through Alaska and beyond, the report says.
Anchorage Assembly considers ballot proposition that would introduce a 3% sales tax
If approved, supporters estimate it would generate about $180 million in annual revenue for the city.
A spectacular trail in Petersburg gets an upgrade thanks to a federal-tribal-borough partnership
The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program.
St. Paul seafood processing facility unlikely to reopen for surprise snow crab fishery
Trident Seafoods says opening the Pribilof Island's facility for the fishery's low catch would not be economical.
At U.S. House debate in Kodiak, candidates differ on future of Alaska fisheries
Nick Begich emphasized fighting for the state, Mary Peltola focused on support in Congress and John Howe called himself a "third wheel."
Juneau has nearly 400 registered short-term rentals. How close is the city to regulating them?
The Assembly hopes to ensure operators are paying taxes and learn more about the capital's short-term rental market.
Judge approves former Peter Pan Seafoods co-owner’s bid for company assets
Thursday's $37.3 million sale to Rodger May includes former Peter Pan processing plants in Dillingham, King Cove and Port Moller.
Anchorage Daily News staff votes on unionization, results to come in November
If the vote is successful, the Anchorage Daily News would be the state’s only currently unionized newsroom.
Changes in Alaska’s nonprofit landscape | Talk of Alaska
What will changes in leadership at some of the largest nonprofits in Alaska mean for the future of supportive services and rates of charitable giving?
In surprising move, Bering Sea snow crab fishery to reopen after 2-year closure
Bering Sea fishermen will be allowed to harvest about 4.7 million pounds of opilio, also known as snow crab, starting Oct. 15.
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.
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