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Economy
Southeast Alaska fishers accused of intentionally sinking their vessels
The three cases, concerning events in Sitka Sound, Sitka Harbor and Thomas Bay near Petersburg, are unrelated, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
‘Big, Beautiful’ auction for drilling rights in Cook Inlet is a bust
No bids in the first of six mandated oil and gas lease sales in the federal waters of Cook Inlet.
Alaska legislators view Iran war-induced oil price spike with caution
A short-term increase in oil prices could help reduce the state’s draw on savings, but lawmakers say they’re not counting on higher prices in the long term.
State lawmakers introduce bills to fight water pollution from cruise ships
The bills, from Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Sara Hannan, would push cruise lines to use cleaner fuel.
Alaska House advances bill intended to boost workforce housing
House Bill 184 attempts to address Alaska’s severe housing shortage by allowing AIDEA to invest in workforce housing with 5 or more units.