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Dec 03 2019

A close up of kelp. (Photo courtesy of the Petersburg Marine Mammal Center)

Push to grow Alaska’s mariculture includes new how-to training for budding seaweed farmers

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg | Business, Economy, Fisheries, Food, Southeast

The training is geared toward those in commercial fishing, tribal organizations or other coastal residents.

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg | December 3, 2019 9:11 am

Nov 25 2019

Skagway Brewing Co. gardner Amy Erfling peeks into the interior of an aeroponic garden panel.

Skagway brewery harnesses beer gas to grow food

By Claire Stremple, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Business, Food, Southeast | No Comments

Skagway Brewing Co. harnesses the carbon dioxide it produces making beer to fuel their aeroponic garden. That’s adding a layer of food security to Southeast Alaska community.

By Claire Stremple, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 25, 2019 4:10 pm

Nov 25 2019

For sale: A stake in an array of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska projects

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Business, Economy, Energy & Mining

On the block are old, new and unbuilt projects: the Kuparuk River Unit, which is Alaska’s second-largest oil field; the newer Alpine unit to the west; and the undeveloped Willow prospect in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 25, 2019 11:03 am

Nov 22 2019

Alaska communities establish new plan to collect sales tax from online vendors

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Economy, Juneau

The Alaska Municipal League says the goal is to eliminate a major disadvantage local brick-and-mortar businesses face when competing with online stores.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 22, 2019 6:00 am

Nov 20 2019

Free to a good home: 1 newspaper in Skagway

By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Business, Southeast

Publisher Larry Persily is willing to give away The Skagway News. Not a single edition of a paper — the entire newspaper.

By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | November 20, 2019 2:01 pm

Nov 20 2019

Bethel’s only dog groomer is overwhelmed with four-legged clients

By Greg Kim, KYUK - Bethel | Business, Community, Southwest, Western

Bethel dog groomer Raeann Grantham says she’s used to working 80 hours a week and only sleeping a few hours every night. But as long as she gets to work with dogs, she’s happy.

By Greg Kim, KYUK - Bethel | November 20, 2019 6:00 am

Nov 13 2019

Haines Brewing co-owner Paul Wheeler at the new brewery Monday. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | 2 Alaska, Business, State Government

Brewers and distillers can continue to host parties, classes and events such as First Friday in their tasting rooms.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 1:00 pm

Nov 05 2019

Mark Begich, frustrated by rural Alaska’s exorbitant prices, is opening a grocery store in Utqiaġvik

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Business, Economy, Food, North Slope

Begich says his company, Stuaqpak Inc., will offer lower prices and better products, and be more accountable to residents than the Canadian corporation that ran the store previously.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 5, 2019 12:00 pm

Nov 01 2019

The Juneau School District posted information about Bark for Schools on its homepage, as it appears here on Oct. 31, 2019, including FAQs and an informational video produced by Bark.

As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, A News, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Business, Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Mental Health, Public Safety, Science & Tech, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

In response to concerns about monitoring service Bark for Schools, the Juneau School District is providing options to families.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 1, 2019 6:00 am

Oct 31 2019

Alaska politicians, at business forum, forecast tensions ahead for the governor and the Legislature

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Business, Economy, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

One tense moment came at the end of the forum, when House Speaker Bryce Edgmon asked Alaska Chamber members to “be more informed.”

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 31, 2019 3:06 pm

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Push to grow Alaska’s mariculture includes new how-to training for budding seaweed farmers

Skagway brewery harnesses beer gas to grow food

For sale: A stake in an array of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska projects

Alaska communities establish new plan to collect sales tax from online vendors

Free to a good home: 1 newspaper in Skagway

Bethel’s only dog groomer is overwhelmed with four-legged clients

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

Mark Begich, frustrated by rural Alaska’s exorbitant prices, is opening a grocery store in Utqiaġvik

As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain

Alaska politicians, at business forum, forecast tensions ahead for the governor and the Legislature

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