Economy
Inside Graphite One: A look at Alaska’s largest graphite deposit
During a tour of the project's camp near Nome, officials discussed their plans to extract a key element in making electric vehicles.
Sitka tourism documentary ‘Cruise Boom’ to debut on PBS
A documentary examining the impact of cruise tourism's explosive growth in Sitka will debut this weekend on national television.
Ravn pulled out of the Aleutians in August. Here’s how residents are coping.
Regional airline Ravn Alaska announced recently it was stopping service to the Aleutian Islands. That means there are limited options for travel in the region.
Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means.
Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021.
Repair ship working to mend cable break that took Sitka offline
It could be close to a week until repairs to the fiber optic cable, between Sitka and Angoon, are finished.
An Anchorage engineer thinks there’s a way to satisfy all parties competing for water in Eklutna Lake
The pitch comes as the governor weighs how to balance demands for hydroelectric power, drinking water and restoration of fish habitat.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes work quota rules for Amazon-like warehouses
House Bill 88 would have kept companies from instituting work quotas that discourage employees from using the bathroom.
The unseen factor driving Alaska’s migration losses
It's not about the leavers. New arrivals are staying away in droves, driving Alaska to an unprecedented 12th year of net negative migration.
An Alaska company is launching an updated Bunny Boot
The Alaska Gear Company's new boots, based on the original U.S. military design, are now available for preorder.
Dunleavy vetoes tax breaks for Turo operators, leaving owners to collect rental car taxes themselves
Senate Bill 127 would have lowered taxes on app-based rentals and made it harder for Turo owners to skip out on their tax bills.
Ship en route to repair Sitka’s damaged fiber optic cable
The cable repair ship bound for Southeast waters is currently in Canada, and should arrive by the end of the week.
The future of the Permanent Fund | Talk of Alaska
Amid concerns over its long-term stability, Permanent Fund managers are proposing changes to the fund’s structure they say will protect it for the future.
It could take nearly 2 weeks to repair a broken fiber optic cable that has caused widespread outages in Sitka
Sitka has been without internet access since an undersea fiber optic cable broke Thursday, cutting off most residents from the online world.
In Valdez, the city hopes it’s found a solution to the affordable housing crisis
City officials in Valdez are pursuing an all-of-the-above solution — and they’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities.
Juneau businesses argue against ‘Ship-Free Saturday’ ballot proposition
Members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future say they believe the proposition is bad for the capital's economy.
North Slope oil project is on track, Santos head tells industry gathering
Kevin Gallagher, CEO of Santos, told the Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference that the Pikka project is nearly 60% complete.
Internet and cell services down for most of Sitka
Sitka had 4,000 cruise passengers on Thursday. Many businesses reported having to resort to cash-only transactions to make sales.
‘Taste of home’: New Latino- and Hispanic- owned restaurants serve up culture alongside cuisine
From mole enchiladas to mangonadas, the restaurants are not just bringing new foods to Anchorage — they're fostering community spaces for residents looking for a taste of home.
Alaska Pacific University is offering a new scholarship with money from a student-managed investment fund
The fund grew from $200,000 to nearly $2 million since it started in 2001.
Advocates call for a ban on cruise ship scrubbers, citing pollution concerns
Critics say scrubbers trade would-be air pollution for water pollution, and that regulators aren’t keeping Alaska waters clean.
RurAL CAP connects small businesses — including fishing boats — with federal energy dollars
RurAL CAP staff can help small businesses navigate applying for REAP grants, which pay up to 50% of many energy upgrades' costs.
Orcas challenge the Bering Sea’s black cod industry
Orca depredation isn't just a costly headache for fishermen — it can be dangerous for orcas, too.
Small Cook Inlet producers say they need state government help before drilling for new natural gas
One company says it needs more support after $7 million of its loans were forgiven. Another wants a royalty reduction to drill a well.
Anchorage leaders hope proposed parental leave and telework policies will bolster city workforce
“The level of vacancies that we find ourselves with now is historically very out of the norm and high,” said chief administrative officer Bill Falsey.
Heat pump incentive program aims to lower home heating bills in Gustavus
Gustavus was one of a dozen U.S. sites chosen for the National League of Cities' Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program.
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