The number of Alaska seafood processor jobs totaled 8,495 in 2023, about 20% lower than the total in 2014.
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Fairbanks region loses last local TV newscast
NewsCenter Fairbanks went dark Saturday, as owner Gray TV consolidates broadcasts from Alaska’s News Source in Anchorage.
Juneau petitions state alcohol board to add more local licenses for beer and wine sales
The Juneau Assembly approved petitioning the Alaska State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to add eight new alcohol licenses in the capital city earlier this week.
Silver Bay Seafoods acquires Peter Pan facilities in Dillingham, Port Moller
Silver Bay is set to to take immediate control of the processing plants, sold by former Peter Pan Seafoods co-owner Rodger May.
Former Haines mayor says he did not authorize contested $10M steel purchase
The dispute about who’s responsible for the bill – Haines taxpayers or the construction contractor – is now almost a year old, and continues to delay the project.
Staff at Alaska’s largest newspaper approve new union, election results show
Union members have said they intend to advocate for fair wages, financial transparency and a sustainable workplace environment.