Days after a video was released showing a white police officer killing a 17-year-old black man, protesters in Chicago turned out to disrupt traffic and shopping on Black Friday.
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After disappointing season, Eaglecrest announces early open
Eaglecrest Ski Area is opening this year ahead of schedule.
Alaska may be first state to allow marijuana cafes
In its Friday meeting, the state’s Marijuana Control Board adopted an amendment creating a permit option that will allow for on-site consumption.
ASMI: Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership is good for Alaska’s fish exports
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Executive Director Alexa Tonkovich said if the agreement is enacted, it could be good news for Alaska seafood exports, including Bristol Bay sockeye.
Leaking gas fouled Shishmaref’s coast for 18 months, until it was traced to the village’s only gas line
It’s unclear how much residual cleanup will cost, but the the owner of the gas line will cover the expenses as the responsible party.
Statoil will exit Alaska, following Shell
Norwegian oil company Statoil said Tuesday it will end exploration efforts in the Chukchi Sea and close its Anchorage office.
One year after opening, Haines distillery tasting room serves up something for everyone
The tasting room at the Port Chilkoot Distillery celebrated its one-year anniversary on Halloween. The distillery itself is the only one in Southeast, and has been open for about two years.
Juneau Assembly adopts marijuana zoning
Pot entrepreneurs will be able to grow their crop in some low-density neighborhoods, outside the city’s urban service boundary.
Senate votes to buy out TransCanada
The Alaska Senate voted 19-3 on Tuesday to buy out TransCanada and take a larger stake in the Alaska LNG gas pipeline.
Sitka keeps Alaska Bulk Water afloat with 6th contract extension
Not a single drop has been exported so far, but at the company’s request, the Sitka Assembly last week agreed to extend their contract for the sixth time.