Economy Archives - Page 2 of 568

May 21 2019

Victims in floatplane crash near Metlakatla identified

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | Federal Government, Public Safety, Southeast, Tourism, Transportation

A federal investigation into Monday’s fatal floatplane crash near Metlakatla has begun, and both victims have been identified.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | May 21, 2019 6:21 pm

May 21 2019

From Texas to Colorado to Scotland, ANWR drilling opponents take their case to CEOs

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Nation & World, North Slope, Politics

While a demonstration at BP’s Denver headquarters was underway on Monday, the architect of a broader strategy to deter ANWR drilling was on a train, traversing the length of the United Kingdom.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | May 21, 2019 3:15 pm

May 21 2019

Legal views conflict on Alaska school funding law

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Juneau Schools, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Lawyers for the Alaska Legislature and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration offer contrasting views on whether a law enacted last year will fund schools next year — or whether a new bill is needed.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | May 21, 2019 11:36 am

May 20 2019

Two dead after floatplane crashes near Metlakatla

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | Community, Public Safety, Southeast, Tourism, Transportation

Two people are dead after a floatplane operated by Taquan Air went down near Annette Island late Monday afternoon.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | May 20, 2019 7:38 pm

May 20 2019

Boats tie up at Dillingham's small boat harbor on Wednesday, with many waiting to be pulled from the water at high tide. (Photo by Austin Fast/KDLG)

Judge dismisses Pebble-funded lawsuit against BBRSDA

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Crime & Courts, Economy, Energy & Mining, Fisheries, Politics, Southwest, State Government

A Superior Court judge has dismissed a Pebble-backed lawsuit against Bristol Bay’s regional seafood development association.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | May 20, 2019 5:51 pm

May 18 2019

McNeil River is one of the largest gatherings of brown bears in the world. (Photo by Carl Chapman)

Bear viewing industry brings in millions of dollars to Southcentral’s economy, study says

By Renee Gross, KBBI | 2 Alaska, Environment, Outdoors, Southcentral, Tourism, Wildlife

Some are using the economic study to oppose the Army Corps of Engineers draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pebble Mine.

By Renee Gross, KBBI | May 18, 2019 1:40 pm

May 18 2019

The ferry Malaspina docks in Skagway Aug. 25, 2017. The Alaska Marine Highway is being studied as part of a reform effort, which will be discussed at the Southeast Conference meeting Sept. 19-21 in Haines. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)

Legislators approve $46M for Alaska ferries to avert fall shutdown

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | 2 Alaska, Economy, Government, Oceans, Southeast, State Government, Tourism, Transportation

The state ferries will likely run through the winter months, avoiding a potential shutdown proposed by the Dunleavy administration.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | May 18, 2019 1:22 pm

May 18 2019

Tony Strong holds two eulachon, or “hooligan” (Photo by Claire Stremple/KHNS)

Counting the hooligan swimming through Haines streams

By Claire Stremple, KHNS | 2 Alaska, Community, Environment, Fisheries, Science & Tech, Southeast, Subsistence, Wildlife

Little is known about the long-loved, oily subsistence fish known as hooligan. The only ongoing research on Southeast Alaska hooligan is the result of a nine-year study by the Chilkoot Indian Association.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS | May 18, 2019 1:06 pm

May 17 2019

Feds demand armed officers to keep Prince Rupert ferry terminal open

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Federal Government, Nation & World, Public Safety, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, State Government, Transportation

Alaska’s cash-strapped ferry system may soon pay the wages of Canadian police in order to maintain its connection to British Columbia.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | May 17, 2019 5:43 pm

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

Previous 1 2 3 4 … 568 Next

Through investments in our studios and signal, we'll enhance our sound, reach more people, and better serve our community. Click here to find out more.

Always be up to date

If you’d like to stay informed but could use some help sorting out what’s most important, sign up for The Signal – a free, weekly news email from KTOO’s news team

News
- News
- General News
  - General News
  - EducationEducation covers everything from pre-school to college graduation.
  - HealthHealth highlights important news about food, exercise, recalls, vaccines, mental health and lifestyle
  - Crime & CourtsCrime and Courts encompasses arrests, investigations, crime and trial news both local and statewide.
  - OutdoorsThe outdoors section focuses on outdoor recreation, gardening, trails and hunting
  - Search & RescueSearch and Rescue highlights important news about missing persons, search efforts and rescue operations
  - Science & TechScience & Energy highlights news relating to impact studies, climate change, animals, research, aurora, weather events, alternative energy
- Government
  - Government
  - Local GovernmentStories focused on local government issues and meetings
  - State GovernmentStories on state government issues, legislation, session
  - Federal Government
  - Alaska Native Government & Policy
  - MilitaryMilitary news and features including issues regarding the Coast Guard, Army and Air Force bases in Alaska.
  - TransportationTransportation covers issues with roads, planes and the ferry system
  - Election Coverage
- CommunityCommunity highlights community events, social issues, deaths and holiday and memorial observances
  - CommunityCommunity highlights community events, social issues, deaths and holiday and memorial observances
  - Arts & CultureArts and Culture is the section for entertainment news, cultural events, art features, history pieces, local culture, and museum news
  - Alaska Native Arts & CultureAlaska Native Culture focuses on Native art, customs and events
  - SportsSports covers local high school, college and community sports leagues
  - SpiritSpirit focuses on issues around faith, religion and churches
- EconomyBusiness & Economy highlights newsworthy events in the local and statewide economy.
  - EconomyBusiness & Economy highlights newsworthy events in the local and statewide economy.
  - Business
  - Energy & Mining
  - Fisheries
  - Tourism
- Regional News
  - Regional News
  - Southeast
  - Southcentral
  - Aleutians
  - Western
  - North Slope
  - Interior
  - Nation & WorldNation & World covers important national and global topics of interest to or about Alaskans
Listen
- Listen
- KTOO News
- KRNN
- KXLL
- Podcasts
Programs
- Programs
- Curious Juneau
- Juneau Afternoon
- Paying Dividends
- Gardentalk
- Red Carpet Concerts
- MudroomsReal people. real stories. Live, on stage. “Mudrooms” is a community-powered monthly event in Juneau, where real people tell real stories, live. Anchorage has “Arctic Entries”. In Juneau, we’re just as sophisticated – just a little muddier. Mudrooms’ creators are Amanda Compton and Alida Bus. Audio production by Marc Wheeler.
- Focus On Community“Focus on Community” is an hour long, public affairs program hosted by different volunteer, community members each week. The format ranges from in-studio discussions, to live call-ins. Topics vary from peace initiatives to mental health problems to hotly debated town issues. Any and all community members are invited to present a show idea and work with us to bring it the air.
- Telling Tales with Ms. GEach week, host, Ms.G, reads a selection of writing based around a given theme. Audio of her show is available the following day here on our website.
- Forum@360
- Arts@360
- Gavel Alaska
Schedules
About
Donate
Community Calendar
KRNN
KXLL
Alaska’s Energy Desk

Economy

Victims in floatplane crash near Metlakatla identified

From Texas to Colorado to Scotland, ANWR drilling opponents take their case to CEOs

Legal views conflict on Alaska school funding law

Two dead after floatplane crashes near Metlakatla

Judge dismisses Pebble-funded lawsuit against BBRSDA

Bear viewing industry brings in millions of dollars to Southcentral’s economy, study says

Legislators approve $46M for Alaska ferries to avert fall shutdown

Counting the hooligan swimming through Haines streams

Feds demand armed officers to keep Prince Rupert ferry terminal open

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

Upcoming Events

Always be up to date

How to Support KTOO

KTOO Links

Resources

Public Media