Judge allows Sitka Tribe’s lawsuit over sac roe herring fishery to move forward
The tribe says the state failed to ensure the amount of herring spawn required to meet the needs of subsistence harvesters.
Business/Economy
Where Alaskans can find economic help during the coronavirus crisis
A flood of government money, plus new and expanded programs, may be available to Alaskans struggling with the economic fallout.
Alaska fishing community takes precautions as it prepares for salmon season
A state fisheries work group is trying to figure out ways small communities can handle an influx of fishermen and processing workers while also adhering to important coronavirus health guidelines.
Jobless claims in Alaska surge even higher, far exceeding numbers seen during Great Recession
For the first time, the new count shows the impact of the government-mandated business closures in Alaska.
Prudhoe Bay worker tested positive for COVID-19, BP Alaska says
“BP is following procedures and protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19," the company said.
US seafood industry gets $300 million in coronavirus relief, hopes for more protections
Fishery recipients in the relief bill include tribes, persons, communities, processors, aquaculture and other related businesses.
Work-at-home woes: Dealing with an oversharing boss, unexpected cutbacks
Workplace advice: The novel coronavirus has handed you a problem; you get to pick the solution.
Here’s how to get a small business loan under the $349 billion coronavirus aid bill
The recently-passed $2 trillion coronavirus aid package includes nearly $350 billion for small business loans. Here’s how your small business can receive assistance.
Alaska flight passenger numbers plummet, but cargo traffic is nearly as busy as ever — and flight crews are still coming and going
Flight crews for both passenger airlines and cargo flights arriving in Anchorage daily are supposed to self-isolate when they’re not working, but aren’t subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine ordered by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Credit rating agency puts Alaska on ‘negative’ watch amid plunge in oil prices and COVID-19 pandemic
Tourism, fishing and the Permanent Fund have been hurt, complicating the state’s revenue picture, Fitch Ratings said.
Here’s some good news from the Anchorage real estate market
Anchorage real estate: Whether you’re buying, refinancing or extracting equity, take advantage of this short-term opportunity if you can.
Alaska jobless claims make unprecedented jump amid coronavirus downturn
Weekly jobless claims are likely to rise with next week’s report that more fully takes into account virus-related closures, a state economist said.
Union calls on state to treat Alaska grocery workers as 'first responders,’ bolstering access to masks and tests
Groceries have temporarily boosted pay and increased benefits to support workers.
Alaska Air slashes 70% of its flight schedule for April, May
The airline said the massive reduction in flights is due to a “historic and unprecedented” collapse in air travel caused by the coronavirus.
Financial institutions say they aim to aid battered Alaska customers
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. CEO Bill Popp said the state’s banks and credit unions are “in the best possible situation we could’ve hoped for” given the dire economic situation facing thousands of Alaskans.
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.
BP considers flying oil workers from Lower 48 directly to North Slope to limit COVID-19 spread
BP is also extending shifts, like other oil and mining companies.
Alaska Airlines to cut 200 flights a day and park 30 jets as coronavirus reduces air travel
The cuts fulfill the plan Alaska announced last week to shrink capacity in response to drastically reduced passenger traffic due to the coronavirus crisis.
Alaska halibut fishermen face a flattened market and fire-sale prices amid coronavirus crisis
Fish Factor: The first fish of the season typically attract the highest prices, but that’s not the case in this time of coronavirus chaos.