S&P warns Alaska again of possible credit downgrade, citing need for fiscal reform
The ratings agency on Tuesday placed the state on "CreditWatch," with negative implications.
Skinny Raven’s boutique, Her Tern, to close this summer
The president of Skinny Raven Sports said the company wants to focus on the running and walking community.
Alaska has the highest unemployment rate in the U.S.
Though Alaska is in the grips of a recession, state economist Neal Fried said being around the very end of the list isn't a "terribly unusual" place for the state to be.
Uber and Lyft are starting operations in Alaska. Here’s everything you need to know.
The ride-hailing companies will bring a new segment of competition to taxi companies.
After less than a year, Anchorage's The Mercantile shop is closed
The trendy store on Fourth Avenue was a spot for menswear, locally made leather goods and more.
Lyft is on its way to Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks
Fast-growing Lyft says it is ready, at any moment, to launch in Alaska. Gov. Bill Walker signed the ride-hailing legislation Thursday afternoon.
Anchorage's Airbnb tax is already topping expectations
Last year, the city started automatically collecting taxes from people who rent out space using the online lodging service.
As budgets shrink, private management of Alaska state park sites grows
Park sites in Sitka and Valdez are in what's called "passive management" mode. Delta Junction might be next.
Spenard's music-friendly TapRoot restaurant closes; new eatery planned
The restaurant and venue on Spenard Road hasn't been profitable, a current owner said.
With state support, mariculture is on the rise in Alaska
After outreach effort, applications for new mariculture farms are up roughly threefold this year.
An old South Anchorage fire station will soon become a bike shop
A liquor store was originally set to move into the property -- until it learned liquor stores weren't allowed there.
Alaska's cruise industry just keeps getting bigger
This season, the state is expected to draw more cruise passengers than ever before.