Bethel could see its first liquor store in four decades if the Bethel Native Corporation goes ahead with plans to open a package store and it clears regulatory hurdles.
Business
Ferry rates rising for commercial customers
Department of Transportation officials are now considering large fare increases for commercial customers, those moving trucks and container vans via ferry.
Haines eateries starved for winter business
An inconsistent winter economy hurts year-round restaurants, but the lack of year-round restaurants could also hurt an important part of the economy: tourism.
Accessory apartment proposal fails at Juneau Assembly
A proposal from the Juneau Affordable Housing Commission intended to spur development of low-cost rental units failed at the Assembly this week.
Marshmallow maker needs kitchen to call his own
Juneau resident Jason Puckett seeks community support to turn his hobby of making marshmallows into a small business before the tourist season begins.
New Tongass chief from Southwest U.S.
Earl Stewart will take over as Tongass forest supervisor in May. He’s moving up from Arizona, where he’s in charge of the Coconino National Forest.
Salmon Sisters meld East Coast education with commercial fishing roots
Emma and Claire Laukitis were born and raised on the Aleutian Islands near False Pass. Emma says it was quiet and simple upbringing.
Good Hardware shutting its doors this month
Owner Craig Good will become manager of the new hardware section at Foodland IGA.
Renovations at Foodland wrapping up this summer
Work underway for expanded grocery and hardware sections, pharmacy, and liquor store at Foodland IGA.
Update: Burglary suspect arrested, appears in court
Berton A. Tullis is charged in connection with burglaries of two Juneau businesses.