To grow the industry, Cordova’s kelp farmers need a way to process seaweed locally.
Business
A manufacturer tried the 4-day workweek for 5 days’ pay and won’t go back
Of the hundreds of companies that have tried a four-day workweek, very few are manufacturers. Advanced RV in Willoughby, Ohio, is showing how it can be done.
After being uninhabited for years, downtown Juneau’s Elks Hall building is being demolished
The building was built in 1908 and hosted the first Alaska Territorial Legislature in 1913.
We’re spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever
More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.
Report says Alaska’s labor shortage isn’t going away, and employers need to do more to retain workers
Alaska has a historically high rate of job openings. It’s part of a national trend, but made more pronounced by the state’s declining population.
Mourning the death of Black Moon Koven, Juneau’s witchiest brunch spot
Black Moon Koven opened in April 2021, offering sweet and savory waffles, sandwiches and noodles. Now, owner Aims Villanueva-Alf is closing the restaurant to become a death doula.
Bond markets are being hit hard — and it’s likely to impact you
In 2022, the bond market suffered its worst year on record. The picture hasn’t improved much.
Alaska labor shortages expected to continue as Boomers age out of workforce
There are roughly two jobs open for everyone looking for work in Alaska.
Millions of dollars worth of property in downtown Haines went up for sale overnight
Startled business owners said they learned of the sale when bright red plywood signs were nailed to the street-facing walls.
Alaska congressional delegation takes concerns about Albertsons-Kroger merger to FTC
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan wrote a joint letter Friday that the merger would reduce competition and likely lead to higher prices.