Aging fleet and declining ridership plague Alaska’s public ferry system
The prospect of no ferries running for nine months or more has generated strong backlash from many legislators and Alaskans in coastal communities.
Unique state-owned prospect a highlight as spending on Alaska mineral exploration rebounds
Eighteen large exploration projects across the state are targeting “every metal under the sun,” said one exploration contractor.
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.
Consultants outline potential reductions in estimated $1.9 billion repair of Port of Alaska
A draft report says between $600 million and $800 million could be saved by limiting new construction to what is truly needed and shifting to a new contracting and design philosophy.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. allocates $200M for in-state investments
CEO Angela Rodell emphasized that any businesses in the Alaska Investment Program won’t get preferential treatment just because they’re Alaskan.
Bristol Bay Native Corp. nets two Seattle-based fishing companies in one deal
Bringing ownership of the seafood resource back to Alaska — through the Pacific cod fishing quota held by the companies — was important to BBNC, CEO Jason Metrokin said.
Alaska Railroad seeks to overhaul and expand Seward cruise ship terminal
The state-owned railroad wants to replace its current pile-supported dock, which is 736 feet long and was built in 1966, with a floating dock capable of accommodating two vessels up to 1,080 feet in length.
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.
Supreme Court hears arguments over bill to pay off credits through bonds
If the Supreme Court strikes down HB 331, the Legislature and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration would have to find a new way to pay off the remaining refundable oil and gas tax credit obligation.
Plans for major cargo projects at Anchorage airport still look promising
A wave of potential developments follow years of trumpeting Anchorage’s unique cargo transfer opportunities by airport officials and city leaders.
Sullivan seeks answers on plans for Alaska-based missile defense systems
The US senator wants Alaska contractors to know that the more than $200 million expansion project at Fort Greely is moving ahead despite mixed messages coming out of the Pentagon.