Coastal Villages study renews fight over Community Development Quota allocations
A new study reaffirms that large and long-standing inequities still exist in a federal program aimed at improving the economic situation in Western Alaska.
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In deal with CIRI, company plans to pursue mineral exploration in Lake Clark National Park
Constantine Metal Resources plans to explore what it says is gold-rich land owned by Cook Inlet Region Inc. on the west side of Cook Inlet.
The age of your house isn’t just about the year it was built. Here’s why that’s important when you’re selling.
Just like a restored classic car has a different value than a junked one, the effective age of a home is how old it “appears” to be.
Alaska will get $56 million in disaster relief for 2016 pink salmon fishery failure
A federal disaster designation was declared for Alaska pink salmon fisheries in early 2017 after poor returns.
Alaska regulators assess damage to tundra and permafrost after 240-mile fiber-optic installation
Two cables, from telecommunications companies GCI and Quintillion, were installed along the Dalton Highway on Alaska's North Slope. State and federal regulators say both projects violated their permits.
Company seeks to dismantle oil terminal on Cook Inlet shore
A subsidiary of Hilcorp Alaska is seeking to begin dismantling an oil terminal on the Cook Inlet next year after oil is expected to start flowing through a reconfigured pipeline system in September.
China is the biggest market for Alaska seafood exports. The tariff war is raising concerns.
China last week retaliated against President Trump with tariffs of the "same scale and the same strength" as those that he had announced.
I’m totally being played by my ambitious, overbearing assistant – and I can’t fire her.
Workplace advice: “Sybil” is highly ambitious and seizes every opportunity to look good to senior management, including when it comes at my expense.
Interior Alaska gold mine gets new life, $100M expansion
Kinross Gold Corp. announced June 12 that it has decided to move forward with a $100 million expansion to the Fort Knox gold mine about 25 miles northeast of Fairbanks.
Alaskans flock to Washington, D.C. for final ANWR hearing
Among visitors from the Lower 48, Alaskans testified to Alaskans in the nation's capital Friday.
Proof? New development plans submitted to city show REI moving to Sears mall
Plans submitted by an architectural firm and lighting company show a revamped building occupied by REI at the Mall at Sears.
Startup aims to revolutionize the air cargo industry, starting with Alaska
Sabrewing’s business model is built on regional cargo deliveries with the company’s large unmanned aircraft.
$61 million sale finalized in effort to cut Fairbanks energy costs, air pollution
The purchase of Fairbanks Natural Gas is part of an effort to diversify the energy supply in the Interior city and reduce pollution from wood smoke.
3 oil companies are suing the state, saying a reinterpretation of Alaska tax law cost them millions
The companies and the state have a big stake in the outcome, with the oil companies protecting their revenues and the state defending its petroleum-based income.
AT&T's Time Warner takeover wins judge's approval in defeat for Justice Department
The merger would create a media and telecommunications powerhouse, reshaping the landscape of those industries.
When a new supervisor clashes with long-term employees, whose side to take?
Workplace advice: At first, the employees liked "Laura," and our management team was thoroughly impressed. Then, two long-term employees told HR she was a "bully."
Brown Bag Sandwich Co. in downtown Anchorage closes after clash with neighbor
One of the owners posted screenshots of angry emails from a neighbor on Facebook, and cited them as a reason for closing.
Alaska crab shell extracts are being used to aid crop production and protect game meat from spoiling
The young Tidal Vision entrepreneurs of Juneau continue to expand their line of “upcycled” products made from a crab shell extract called chitosan.
Chinese executives’ visit to Anchorage is another effort to grow trade partnership
"There's a huge opportunity," said one of the members of the group, which met with Alaska business leaders.
Interior Department offers fix-up funds for ANWR drilling zone
The funds are part of a nationwide push to improve Fish and Wildlife Service infrastructure.