Open & Shut: C & M Used Books goes out of business, plus a new kombucha spot in Palmer
In food news, Roscoe’s Soul Food has opened a takeout-only location in East Anchorage and Miso Japanese Restaurant has taken over Sushi Ya’s old spot on Dimond.
Alaska fishing communities would take hit under Dunleavy proposal to end fish tax revenue-sharing
The money, crucial to many small fishing communities, would stay in the state’s general fund instead, according to proposed legislation.
Alaska’s alcohol and marijuana regulatory boards would be scrapped under Dunleavy budget
Legislation expected to be introduced by the governor would transfer the boards’ authority to a state commissioner.
Anchorage Museum launches record label to convey the sounds of the North
The museum just released its first album on Unbound Records, and another is slated for later this year.
Workers whose income took a hit from the Southcentral Alaska earthquake could be eligible for help
Applications for federal disaster unemployment assistance must be submitted by March 14.
Some worry about more job losses for Alaska’s ‘vulnerable’ economy after Dunleavy rolls out budget proposal
“You’re putting an immense amount of pressure on an economy that was trying to come out of a recession," one economist said.
229 Parks chef Laura Cole to take over management of Muse at Anchorage Museum
The restaurant will be closed in early April to transition to new management.
Alaska communities that levy a sales tax might start collecting for online purchases, too
A Supreme Court ruling last year paved the way for states to collect tax for internet purchases.
Norah Jones is coming to Anchorage, and some tickets are going for as much as $800. Here’s why.
A ticket presale, a small venue and high demand made it tough for people to buy tickets for the Bear Tooth shows.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has gained the most jobs during Alaska’s recession
But overall, the state has lost about 12,700 jobs since the downturn started.
Anchorage expected to gain jobs this year, according to forecast
It would be the first year of job growth in Alaska’s largest city since 2015.
Midtown Anchorage commercial center temporarily closed due to earthquake damage
The whole Valhalla Center is now closed following a partial closure earlier this month.