President Biden urged calm as markets roiled over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. After the FDIC takeover, customers of the bank have full access to their deposits.
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Seaweed farming inspires high hopes in Alaska for economic and environmental benefits
It is seen as a bright spot in a troubled coastal economy, but seaweed cultivation must overcome many obstacles before it can become big business in the state.
Shopify deleted 322,000 hours of meetings. Should the rest of us be jealous?
The pandemic had an unexpected side effect: peak meeting misery. With Shopify’s radical announcement last month, the working world wants to know if a future without meetings is even possible.
Eggs are scarce, but Bristol Bay baker rises to the challenge for Valentine’s Day
The national egg shortage has forced everyone, including bakers, to use fewer eggs.
Alaska florist gears up for Valentine’s Day: ‘This is our Super Bowl’
In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, there’s little time to think about much else — and a lot of customers cut it pretty close.
From Juneau to Fairbanks, new Toyostoves are malfunctioning in cold weather
Stove technicians say Toyo’s mid-sized stoves are failing in cold weather, and there’s no consensus about why it’s happening.
How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all
An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.
Skagway’s dog bus is an internet sensation
A Skagway couple bought a passenger bus from a local business last winter, but their passengers are all dogs.
America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that to Gen Z
Baby boomers are aging out of jobs they long dominated like builders, farmers, mechanics Young workers aren’t clamoring to take their place.
January is often a big month for layoffs. Here’s what to do in a worst case scenario
From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.