Economy
Judge suspends controversial federal Cook Inlet lease sale, citing impacts on beluga whales
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act mandated the federal oil and gas lease sale. But the agency offering it fell short, the judge ruled.
9th Circuit to hear oral arguments on Southeast king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Federal judges will hear oral arguments Thursday in an appeal of a ruling that threatened to halt the Southeast troll fishery for king salmon.
Alaska oil and gas watchdog again fines Hilcorp for Cook Inlet violation
The $86,000 fine, issued Friday, is the fourth levied against Alaska's second-largest North Slope oil and gas producer this year.
Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here’s why it might not feel that way
Food prices have largely leveled off, but many people are still frustrated when they go to their local grocery store.
A proposed Anchorage sales tax could fund projects from a children’s museum to a public sauna
Supporters of Project Anchorage told a business-minded audience Monday that the 3% tax could be used to improve residents’ quality of life.
Alaska seafood marketers get $5M from feds after losing state funds
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute says part of the money will help it increase the state industry’s involvement in pet food products.
Applications open for Norton Sound and Kuskokwim, Yukon River salmon disaster relief
Households may only qualify for disaster funds in one of the eligible areas. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28.
Workforce shortages and inflation are key challenges for Alaska’s small businesses, new survey says
Small businesses remain optimistic even as they face hiring competition from other states.
New survey shows some signs labor shortage in Anchorage is easing
The list of top job openings include registered nurses, administrative assistant and customer service representatives.
The average single-family home costs more in Juneau than anywhere else in Alaska, study says
New economic data from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals higher costs for almost everything.
As a mining project moves ahead, Southeast Alaska tribes say Canada denies their human rights
A Canadian firm wants to reopen a large gold mine – but Southeast Alaska Natives downstream are still recovering from its impacts in the 1990s.
New federal program aims to speed restoration of damaged Alaska streams and rivers
A new program has a toolbox of techniques to be used as the Bureau of Land Management seeks to restore waterways damaged by mining.
‘I just wish I had more time’: Friends, family remember fisherman killed in Bristol Bay accident
Colleagues and relatives say 21-year-old Corwin Wheeler was doing what he loved when he was trapped in fishing gear and went overboard Friday.
Denali National Park set to reopen Wednesday as downpour helps wildfire crews
Parts of the park near its entrance, including the Riley Creek Campground and Horseshoe Lake Trail, will remain closed as crews fight the Riley Fire.
Alaska Native groups push back against racist rant outside Fairbanks grocery store
Two Native organizations in Fairbanks have denounced a recent harassment incident at a local grocery store.
Fire reduces new Bristol Bay floating fish processor’s capacity
Northline Seafoods says nobody was hurt in Sunday's fire aboard the Hannah, but its processing capacity is down to about a third of normal.
Ravn Alaska names new CEO, loses mileage-sharing agreement with Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines says it suspended the agreement over Ravn's recent “transition in leadership” to California businessman Tom Hsieh.
Anchorage residents embracing rooftop solar cite concerns about natural gas shortfall
Homeowners and installers say they want to insulate from the rising costs of electricity.
Akiak residents say weeks without power have ruined frozen food stores, drained savings
The outage, which has caused the Kuskokwim River town’s residents severe hardships, appears to be part of a broader issue with its generators.
Gov. Dunleavy trims $225M with budget vetoes but leaves school funding boost intact
Dunleavy trimmed funding for Head Start, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and rural broadband, among other line-item vetoes.
‘We will be made whole’: Land exchange meant to right an Exxon Valdez oversight
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's proposal addresses problems that stem from a massive land buyout after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Hilcorp announces plan to buy Eni’s oil fields on Alaska’s North Slope
The deal, which must be cleared by state regulators, would expand Hilcorp’s Alaska operations to the offshore Oooguruk and Nikaitchuq oil fields.
Many Southeast Alaska salmon runs expected to be fairly good this year
As commercial salmon fishing gets under way in Southeast Alaska, projections for salmon returns are up.
As salmon season kicks off, some Alaska fishermen fear for their futures
“We’re trying to do multi-generation fishing,” Buck Laukitis said. “But believe me: It keeps me up at night, wondering about the future.”
Why Permanent Fund managers are again sounding the alarm about a key account running low
The Alaska Permanent Fund’s two-account structure means there’s a significant risk that it runs out of spendable cash in the coming years.
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