Following pandemic-driven deflation, Alaska inflation rises at rate not seen in decades
Some of the bigger increases were driven by supply shortages and consumers ready to spend as the pandemic ebbs.
Murkowski touts money for Alaska projects in bipartisan infrastructure bill
The measure includes more than $4 billion for Alaska highways, plus funding for water and water systems, electrifying ferries, and other measures.
New cars are in limited supply in Alaska amid the microchip shortage. Prices for used cars are soaring.
Used car prices have spiked 47% over the last year, and inflation is up 6%. New car prices are also up, by a smaller amount.
Alaska Federation of Natives and other groups sue Dunleavy administration over fund that subsidizes rural energy
The Legislature created the Power Cost Equalization fund in 2000 to help equalize high power prices in rural areas.
Executive leading major Alaska oil development resigns, raising questions about project’s timeline
Oil Search’s Keiran Wulff, who was managing development of the Pikka project, was coping with a deteriorating medical condition and also faced a whistleblower complaint, company officials said.
Open & Shut: A bike apparel boutique for women and a late-night diner open, while the Bradley House and a taco truck end their run
Also, there’s a new spot to rent e-bikes downtown, Speedway Express takes over Tesoro gas stations and the ShuzyQ shoe store finds a new home.
Program that pays Anchorage restaurants to prepare food for people in need resumes
On Wednesday, organizers dipped into a small raffle drum to pick 16 restaurants from a list of about 50 to participate in the event for three months, starting July 19.
Downtown Anchorage will host a new weekly outdoor market and beer garden
Organizers hope the ANC Market Social will help bring more traffic to nearby businesses.
Former Dunleavy campaign manager and aide to run ‘statehood defense’ initiative targeting Biden administration
Brett Huber left the administration in 2020 to run the campaign against the ranked-choice voting ballot measure.
Biden administration to review Alaska LNG project for greenhouse gas emissions
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. said approval for the project remains “in full effect” during the supplemental review.
Ravn Alaska signs up to buy hybrid-electric aircraft to improve operations and reduce emissions
The aircraft won’t be available until 2025, according to plans.
Far fewer workers from abroad are in Alaska this summer, adding another challenge for employers
More than 200 J-1 workers have arrived in Alaska so far this summer, more than last year. But that’s a fraction of the 2,000 that came in 2019, according to State Department data.