State law prohibits someone from falsely claiming that a product was made in Alaska.
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Amalga Distillery named James Beard semifinalist
It’s their first nomination, but they’re not the first business in Juneau to be recognized for the prestigious culinary award.
Juneau Empire to get new owner as parent company faces revenue loss
A Black Press Media spokesperson didn’t answer questions about layoffs or whether its three Alaska papers would continue to publish long-term.
Alaska advocates submit petition signatures to put minimum wage increase on ballot
The initiative campaign, the third since 2002, would also mandate paid sick leave and protect workers from having to hear employers’ political or religious messages.
Will the feds block a grocery megamerger? Kroger and Albertsons will soon find out
America’s two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.
It’s 8 o’clock somewhere: Alaska breweries get an extra hour to pour beer
Until this week, brewery and distillery taprooms weren’t allowed to serve alcohol after 8 p.m. according to state law.
State labor department forecasts modest job growth in 2024 fueled by infrastructure and energy spending
There are twice as many job openings as unemployed people in the state.
Major changes to Alaska’s alcohol industry are coming on Jan. 1
State regulators are scrambling to ensure business owners are in compliance with the new law.
Alaska Airlines flight attendants protest at Anchorage airport as strike vote looms
The Alaska Airlines flight attendants said Tuesday that they will vote to authorize a strike.
The Mendenhall Valley has a new year-round food truck park
By setting up shop in the winter — and 9 miles from downtown — all of these businesses are taking a leap of faith.