Economy
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.
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.
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