Northwest Passage cruise from Alaska won’t return next year
The Crystal Serenity isn't scheduled to sail the Arctic route again, but a mega-yacht is poised to take its place.
Business/Economy
Layoffs hit Alaska Dispatch News in wake of bankruptcy sale
Every department at the company was affected.
Lake Hood, Anchorage hot spot for floatplanes, will get three new hangars
The first will be finished at the end of this year and two others are set for 2018.
Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy amid struggle to pay down billions in debt
The iconic toy store chain has been struggling for years to remain relevant in an era of online shopping.
Suspect an employee of taking advantage of your company? First, get the facts.
Some employees may try to exploit a protected status to gain an advantage. Acting quickly — but also fairly and neutrally — is your best defense.
Energy agency predicts oil prices will stay about the same next year
While prices don't appear set to soar anytime soon, "the fact that oil prices are stabilizing is a good thing," one economist said.
Alaska lenders are leaving the insurance business
Large insurers, backed by private equity, are scooping up brokerages formerly owned by Alaska lenders.
As the ‘blue economy’ gains momentum, Alaska can benefit
Some entrepreneurs are striving to develop the oceans in a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable way.
Creditors in Alaska Dispatch News bankruptcy remain unpaid, for now
After a judge approved the sale of the company for $1 million, dozens of companies and individuals are still owed money.
Alaska’s unemployment rate went up again in August
The state lost about 4,800 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Recent disasters can serve as a preparedness reminder for Alaska homeowners
You can't plan ahead for every possible disaster, but a little preparation can go a long way toward shifting the odds in your favor.
Alaska’s median income ticked up last year; income inequality went down
A state economist cautioned against reading too much into some of the numbers, because of Alaska's recession.
UberEats considering food delivery service in Anchorage
Uber's representatives have been approaching restaurant and food truck owners about joining its roster.
Former oil exec says company made allegations against him to distract shareholders
A former NordAq Energy executive asserts that he was improperly terminated and that he is owed millions of dollars by the company, not the other way around.
Nordstrom’s new concept: A clothing store with no clothes
The first store will include wine, beer and, of course, espresso for shoppers -- along with a few clothes to try on but not to purchase.
Rebounding from a career setback can be hard. Here are helpful ways to think about it.
Ask yourself, “Am I down and out?" Or “Down, but not out?”
Timeline: Alaska Dispatch News rooted in 1946 weekly
For 71 years, the Anchorage Daily News, and later Alaska Dispatch News, was a fixture in the state. Here’s its history in brief.
Are Alaska home values weathering the state recession?
Alaska home prices dropped in early 2017 for the first time during the state’s recession, but economists are uncertain whether the drop signals a new trend or not.
Big Alaska salmon harvest about 5 percent more than forecast
High points include a statewide sockeye catch topping 50 million for the 10th time in state history and one of the best chum harvests ever at more than 22 million fish.
Creditors question ADN owner Rogoff in bankruptcy court
Meanwhile, news emerged of a second group investigating a potential purchase of Alaska Dispatch News.