That leaves one fish processor operating on Wrangell Island.
Economy
Group seeking repeal of Juneau’s mandatory real estate sale price disclosures turns in signatures
City staff said the information would improve the accuracy of property assessments. The referendum supporters say it’s an invasion of privacy that could lead to higher taxes.
Juneau Assembly may ask voters how to pay for grocery sales tax exemption
To pay for the tax break, the Assembly is considering a year-round sales tax increase, a seasonal sales tax increase or a property tax increase.
Bea Kristovich, first woman traditional chief of Association of Village Council Presidents, has died
Kristovich was Athabascan and a member of the Native Village of Napaimute. She was born in Napaimute and lived most of her life in Bethel.
Resident describes narrow escape from fire that destroyed Whale Pass cabins
“My little dog woke me up and my whole cabin was on fire,” Douglas Browand said. “One cabin went off after another until all of them were lit up.”
Alaskans are rethinking their driving habits this summer as gas prices tick higher
Federal data shows gas prices may have increased to a point that consumer demand has actually gone down.
Only oil company that bid for ANWR tract gives up its lease
Regenerate Alaska, a unit of Australia-based 88 Energy Ltd., relinquished the tract it acquired for over $770,000, federal officials said.
Alaska air carriers are feeling the pinch of nationwide pilot shortage
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points to nearly 150,000 vacant pilot positions that will need to be filled over the next decade.
Where Alaska US House candidates stand on developing Alaska’s natural resources
To help Alaskans sort through dozens of candidates, Alaska Public Media is asking each where they stand on the issues.
Malaspina sold to company that says the ferry will stay in Ketchikan
The state announced the $128,250 sale on Wednesday afternoon.