The seafood industry around the world has faced market turmoil. Few Alaska communities have been hit harder than King Cove.
Economy
Above Stikine River, Canadian government boosts huge mining project you’ve probably never heard of
Canada’s federal government plans to fund a key road at the Galore Creek development, along a major salmon bearing river that flows into Southeast Alaska near the fishing town of Wrangell.
Royal Caribbean apologizes for leaving Juneau city leaders in the dark prior to port announcement
On Tuesday, a cruise line executive said the proposed project with Goldbelt, Inc. will help address summer congestion in downtown Juneau.
Data centers face growing opposition Outside. Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants them in Alaska.
The Republican governor says Alaska has in excess what the data industry is finding increasingly scarce Outside: land and water.
Voters sank Ship Free Saturdays, but Juneau’s debate over tourism is far from over
Final election results showed just over 60% of registered voters were against the idea. But plans for a new cruise ship dock on Douglas Island are complicating things.
NOAA economists report plunging revenues for Alaska commercial fisheries
Last year in particular marked one of the worst years for commercial fishermen in modern history.
Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean announce new cruise ship port plans on Douglas Island
Along with the port, the companies hope to develop employee housing, floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and recreate a Lingít village for passengers to visit, among other business opportunities.
State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans
The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon to continue saucy enterprise under new ownership
Juneau’s Tracy LaBarge is the new owner of the historic saloon in downtown Skagway.
Environmental group seeks limits on Alaska trawling
Oceana told the North Pacific Fishery Management Council that trawling threatens sensitive seafloor habitats.