Legal alcohol sales have come to Bethel. Fili’s Pizza restaurant received its first alcohol shipment and began selling beer and wine when the eatery opened at 11 a.m. Friday.
Economy
Owing back taxes and rent, Craig Cable TV cuts its own cable
While there is still some dispute over a few of the numbers claimed in the lawsuit, the family that owns the business intends to pay back the City of Craig.
9 months into prep, prospective pot retailer has $50,000 invested with nothing to sell
As of March 30, 177 cannabis applications have been formally initiated with dozens more started. Business locations stretch from Ketchikan to Nome. The highest concentration is in the retail and industrial zones within the Anchorage bowl.
Southeast’s largest lumber mill may close
Owners of Southeast Alaska’s largest remaining lumber mill say it could close next year. It’s part of an ongoing battle over logging in the Tongass National Forest.
Offshore drilling plan draws climate change protesters
Inside, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, was holding one of 10 public meetings around the state to get input on potential offshore lease sales.
In aftermath of fire, Emmonak declares disaster
Without emergency aid, Emmonak City Manager Martin Moore said last month’s fire damage could cripple the area’s economy.
Analysis of four B.C. mines questions tailings dam safety
A coalition of environmental groups claim that four British Columbia mine projects near Southeast Alaska do not follow safety recommendations. Mine companies assert they are using the safest technologies in their tailings facility designs.
Juneau closer to establishing local pot laws
Marijuana entrepreneurs may be required to apply for a city pot business license in addition to the state’s. The city license would give the municipality more local control if businesses fails to comply with city laws.
As budget stopgap, Rep. Olson floats 35 percent PFD tax
With less than two weeks left in the session, Olson decided it was time for House Bill 376, which would apply a 35 percent tax to dividends.
Bill would allow cities to help fund ferry system
A Southeast lawmaker wants communities to be able to contribute directly to the Alaska Marine Highway System.