Exporters are bracing for ocean freight price increases due to the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, one of the trans-Pacific lines serving the Northwest. Meanwhile, sailors and cargo are marooned on container ships in Northwest waters.
Business
Last private primary care practice in Haines to close its doors
The last primary care physician with a private practice in Haines is closing her doors. Dr. Linda Keirstead has been in business at the Chilkat Valley Medical Center in Haines for nine years. But in a letter sent to her patients earlier this month, she says the office will soon close.
Will paperwork kill traditional tattooing?
The revitalization of Native tattoo art could be slowed by an unexpected barrier: state bureaucracy.
Candidates Decry High Drug Prices, But They Have Few Options For Voters
Here are five reasons why high drug prices are an issue again — and why it is so difficult to solve.
City sales tax might not be making it to Bethel
The City of Bethel has a problem — it doesn’t know how much money it’s making, or not making, in sales tax. The city is also not enforcing violations. Bethel City Council and city administration talked about a possible solution to the problem.
Former House Speaker Boehner, noted smoker, joins tobacco firm
John Boehner is joining the board of Tobacco giant Reynolds American Inc.
Wells Fargo unit’s leader departs with $125M after bank incurs record fine
The bank recently was fined $185 million and fired 5,300 employees for unethical behavior. Each year mentioned in a federal agency’s consent order, Carrie Tolstedt collected $5.5 million in stock.
City Council approves zoning changes for five Nome blocks
The Nome Planning Commission passed an ordinance Aug. 30 to rezone portions of blocks 109, 110, 125, 126, and 127 from general use to commercial use. The ordinance then passed to the city council, who allowed for a public hearing on this piece of business during their regular meeting.
Chemical giant Bayer agrees to buy Monsanto for $66 Billion
The deal will create the world’s largest supplier of seeds and agricultural chemicals, if it survives scrutiny by regulators. It’s part of a wave of agribusiness consolidations.
State approves first licenses for marijuana businesses
The state approved its first licenses for marijuana businesses Thursday. Some business owners plan to open by the end of the year.