Alaska group seeking to raise oil taxes sues state, claiming ‘inaccuracies’ in review
The state certified the measure, but the group argues it did not provide a fair and impartial summary of it.
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State: BP sale of Alaska assets to Hilcorp clears federal hurdle
Several state agencies will review aspects of the $5.6 billion deal, and lawmakers are working to set informational hearings.
Nordstrom building in downtown Anchorage to remain vacant for foreseeable future
Anchorage city officials say rather than finding a new occupant, the clothing retailer has signaled an intent to hold on to its lease until 2024.
New Carrs store at Midtown Anchorage mall spurs hopes for revival
Wednesday’s opening generated excitement for locally owned businesses sandwiched between the grocery store and the new Guitar Center on the mall’s east side and newer tenant REI on the west side.
Alaska’s 2019 salmon season by the numbers
Alaska’s salmon season was worth $657.6 million to fishermen this year, a 10% increase from the 2018 fishery.
When a small conflict grows into an all-consuming workplace spat
Small things can become huge problems when allowed to fester. Managers can’t afford to sit on the sidelines while that happens.
Hilcorp wants finances kept private in Alaska deal with BP, leading to calls for transparency
Regulators should require the private oil company to disclose its finances before it can buy BP’s North Slope assets, some say.
Group forms to fight Alaska oil tax initiative
OneAlaska will oppose the proposed ballot measure aiming to increase oil production taxes for some companies.
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.
Some Southeast Alaska fishermen speak out against push to exempt Tongass from roadless rule
More than 220 Southeast fishermen signed a letter to the Trump administration opposing the abrupt push to exempt the Tongass National Forest from a roadless rule in place for over a decade.
Former Alaska senator’s company opens Utqiagvik grocery store with aim to lower prices
Mark Begich said his store will be more accountable to residents than a store operated by North West Co., a publicly traded Canadian corporation.
State approves permit for Hatcher Pass snowcat and helicopter skiing
Opponents of the plan are concerned the the move will increase avalanche danger, pollution and noise in the area.
Not sure why your employees are quitting? Ask these questions.
Workplace advice: Exit interviews are one way of figuring out whether employees are really leaving for stellar opportunities elsewhere, or if there are other dynamics at work.
They shared a passion for reducing plastic waste. Now these two Anchorage women are opening a bulk-goods ‘refillery’ store.
Customers will bring reusable containers to fill with shampoo, laundry soap and other items. The store will add food items early next year.
Trump administration’s hope for Arctic refuge lease sale this year seems out of reach
Regulatory timelines indicate the sale, a step toward drilling, won’t be held this year.
Landlord backs out of Hawaii spaceport project sought by Alaska Aerospace
Negative testimony overwhelmed an informational meeting on the Big Island in February. Residents expressed concerns about safety, noise and how the project was authorized.
What record-low unemployment numbers really mean for Alaska
The workforce has shrunk, suggesting opportunities may be limited, economists say. But it’s “not a bad” job market for those remaining in the state.
New airline routes boost Anchorage summer passenger traffic to record
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport expects even more growth as Eurowings begins service in Alaska.
Closing arguments made in North Pole refinery pollution case
An Alaska judge will decide who is liable for the cleanup of a substance that leaked from a North Pole oil refinery and contaminated nearby water wells.
Alaska fishermen seek solutions as they grapple with the destructive appetites of sea otters
They may be cute, but the voracious appetites of sea otters continue to cause significant damage to some of Southeast Alaska’s most lucrative fisheries.