Normally a bright spot in the Alaska recession, tourism outlook dims with coronavirus uncertainty
Alaska is highly reliant on out-of-state and international visitors, making it vulnerable to disruptions in national and international affairs.
Alaska fishing industry grapples with fallout from coronavirus response
Fishermen are still fishing, but the normal seasonal progression of the industry is likely to hit rough waters.
US Commerce Department allocates $35 million for Alaska fisheries disasters
Fishermen affected by the 2018 Pacific cod and Chignik sockeye disasters will soon have access to relief funding.
Alaska House bill would establish health care pricing database
House Bill 229, sponsored by Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, would establish an all-payer claims database, along with a corporation to manage it.
Alaska seafood industry faces challenges beyond harvest cuts: its workforce
The workforce, both on boats and on shore, is aging, and fewer young people are going into careers in the industry.
Alaska marijuana board wrestles with commercial licenses in unincorporated areas
907 Promos, a holding company, bought land in Tok with the intention of opening a retail shop called Tokin Up but has run into snags that have held it up since February.
Efforts underway to streamline fisheries disaster relief
With an increasing number of fisheries disaster requests coming from across the U.S., members of Congress and the federal government are looking for ways to improve the relief process.
Launch of newly built Native corporation vessel a milestone for Homer
The Goldbelt Seawolf, which took 11 months to build, will transport workers to and from the Kensington Mine and could be used in other lines of business.
Marijuana board considers Outside investment in testing labs
The Marijuana Control Board is seeking public comment on a set of regulations that would allow limited investment from outside the state in marijuana testing facilities.
Partnership mines old gold while reclaiming the Fortymile River for fish
Interior Alaska miners caused the damage up to a century ago, and now miners are trying to fix it -- with help from companies like Apple.
Bristol Bay sockeye harvest blowing away forecast once again
As of July 21, fishermen in Bristol Bay’s five districts had harvested just more than 42 million salmon.
Providers await impacts of Medicaid cuts; dental services axed
The governor vetoed about $58 million of general fund support for Medicaid programs from the Legislature’s enacted budget.