Economy

The fee, which must legally be spent on improvements that benefit passengers, will start out at $9 per passenger in 2025.

Judge Sharon Gleason found that regulators did violate the law in some aspects of their analysis, but denied some plaintiffs’ claims.

High Wind Warnings are in effect for the southern panhandle and Baranof Island, but Juneau will be a bit calmer.

The decision likely means that insurance companies will not have to pay most claims related to business losses caused by COVID-19.

The deal could have some benefits for travelers, but some worry that could come at the cost of jobs and service, especially in Hawaii.

Once constructed, the project would be the third roundabout on Mendenhall Loop Road.

For the first time ever, tourism was Southeast Alaska’s number one wage provider in 2023.

Advocates for the proposition say the reins need to be pulled on the growth of tourism, but opponents say the financial and legal implications could hurt the local economy.

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation announced the new funds on Friday.

Residents who applied electronically for direct deposit of the dividend should start seeing it in their accounts on Oct. 3.