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May 17 2019

Legislature passes bill allowing Alaska State Fair, ski areas to serve alcohol

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Economy, Juneau, State Government

Several business and venues across the state were caught off guard when the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board began denying recreational site license renewals last year, saying they did not meet the criteria in state law.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | May 17, 2019 12:19 pm

May 17 2019

salmon-displayed-in-a-seafood-restaurant-in-china (Photo C/O Sea Grant)_

Two of Alaska’s biggest exports are caught up in the US-China trade dispute

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Business, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Nation & World, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, Timber, Western

The timber and seafood industries are trying to figure out how to do business, as the pressure mounts due to increased tariffs.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | May 17, 2019 11:52 am

May 13 2019

Workplace anti-discrimination agency sues free sample company, alleges ADA violations in Juneau

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Business, Crime & Courts, Health, Juneau

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges Club Demonstration Services denied a Juneau employee extra bathroom breaks to accommodate her medical condition in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | May 13, 2019 6:29 pm

Apr 29 2019

Vicki Logan of Travel Juneau greets and hands out walking maps to passengers of the Ruby Princess at the Franklin Dock on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The Yées Ḵu.Oo dance group performs behind her as part of a welcome party for the first big cruise ship of the season.

The 2019 cruise ship season has begun

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Business, Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

It was the first of 20 scheduled visits for the Ruby Princess this season. The last ship of the season, the Norwegian Jewel, is scheduled to arrive on Oct. 2.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | April 29, 2019 12:59 pm

Apr 25 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks with Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Anchorage, in the 2nd floor hallway of the Capitol in Juneau on March 7, 2019. He had just left the House Speaker’s office.

Survey: Southeast business leaders pan Duneavy budget priorities

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Southeast, State Government

A questionnaire sent to business leaders across Southeast Alaska found deep misgivings over the governor’s approach to balancing the budget.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | April 25, 2019 12:44 pm

Apr 24 2019

Farmers say proposed agriculture funding cuts would hurt ‘state’s ability to feed itself’

By Tim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks | Business, Interior, State Government

Alaskan farmers say the state gets a big bang for the small buck it provides to agriculture. That’s why they say big cuts like those proposed by Governor Mike Dunleavy would inflict serious, long-term harm to the industry.

By Tim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks | April 24, 2019 2:40 pm

Apr 18 2019

The special ingredient inside these new gluten-free noodles? Fish, from Alaska.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Business, Economy, Fisheries, Food, Oceans, Western, Wildlife

The featured ingredient in these new gluten-free “protein noodles” might surprise you: It’s pollock, the unassuming whitefish caught by the millions in the Bering Sea off Alaska’s coast.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 18, 2019 6:06 pm

Apr 16 2019

Builders in Anchorage await a mini-boom from earthquake repairs

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Business, Economy, Housing, Southcentral

As the snow melts, a complete picture of the damage from November’s earthquake is emerging. That gives the construction industry a sense of optimism about the building season ahead.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | April 16, 2019 1:10 pm

Apr 09 2019

Juneau considers allowing pot cafes inside licensed retailers

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Marijuana

During a meeting Monday night, Juneau Assembly members had mixed opinions about allowing local marijuana retail stores to sell products for customers to use in the shop.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | April 9, 2019 5:41 pm

Apr 06 2019

Hilcorp delays seismic exploration in lower Cook Inlet

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI | 2 Alaska, Business, Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, Oceans, Southcentral

Hilcorp said it’s holding off on plans to conduct seismic exploration for oil and gas in lower Cook Inlet because of potential conflicts with halibut and salmon fishermen.

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI | April 6, 2019 2:19 pm

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Legislature passes bill allowing Alaska State Fair, ski areas to serve alcohol

Two of Alaska’s biggest exports are caught up in the US-China trade dispute

Workplace anti-discrimination agency sues free sample company, alleges ADA violations in Juneau

The 2019 cruise ship season has begun

Survey: Southeast business leaders pan Duneavy budget priorities

Farmers say proposed agriculture funding cuts would hurt ‘state’s ability to feed itself’

The special ingredient inside these new gluten-free noodles? Fish, from Alaska.

Builders in Anchorage await a mini-boom from earthquake repairs

Juneau considers allowing pot cafes inside licensed retailers

Hilcorp delays seismic exploration in lower Cook Inlet

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