For nearly a century there has been talk of connecting Alaska to the lower 48 by rail. Now a company called A-2-A railway is working to make that dream a reality.
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced at his press conference Tuesday that certain protections for foreclosures and evictions in Senate Bill 241 expire on July 1.
A committee to determine how to use the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding allocated to the city of Fairbanks has made its recommendation.
A committee to determine how to use the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding allocated to the city of Fairbanks has made its recommendation.
While much of Alaska's revenue is generated by oil and tourism, another industry is continuing to grow and contribute to the state's economy: marine aquaculture.
On Wednesday Governor Dunleavy issued guidelines for opening various non-essential businesses. Health Mandate 16 specifies guidelines to allow restaurants to resume limited dine-in service. However, not all restaurants will be opening Friday.
On Wednesday Governor Dunleavy issued guidelines for opening various non-essential businesses. Health Mandate 16 specifies guidelines to allow restaurants to resume limited dine-in service. However, not all restaurants will be opening tomorrow.
Lower gas prices tell a deeper story about the Alaskan economy. We speak to an economist from UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research to help us understand how recent events are impacting Alaska’s bottom line.
Lower gas prices tell a deeper story about the Alaskan economy. We speak to an economist from UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research to help us understand how recent events are impacting Alaska’s bottom line.
While social distancing measures seem to be succeeding in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, closing ‘non-essential’ businesses is having an impact of owners of the businesses.
While social distancing measures seem to be succeeding in slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, closing ‘non-essential’ businesses is having an impact of owners of the businesses.
Everyone is feeling the effects of COVID-19. On March 17, the state of Alaska ordered that all restaurants and bars be closed to dine-in services.
Many restaurants have been relying on deliveries and to-go orders, but some have closed entirely.
Everyone is feeling the effects of COVID-19. On March 17, the state of Alaska ordered that all restaurants and bars be closed to dine-in services.
Many restaurants have been relying on deliveries and to-go orders, but some have closed entirely.
A state labor department official says claims filed during the latest weekly reporting period totaled 13,774 - up from a revised figure of 7,847 the week prior.
Alaska Airlines Wednesday announced plans to reduce its flight schedule for April and May by approximately 70% following historic and unprecedented falloff in demand related to the COVID-19 outbreak across the U.S. and beyond.
An Alaskan oil giant has suspended some of its flight services in the state and altered many employees' schedules in hopes of reducing the chances of exposure to the new coronavirus for those who work on the North Slope.
In a press release issued Monday morning one of the nation’s largest theater chains, Regal Cinemas, announced that they were closing their doors indefinitely until the concerns over coronavirus COVID-19 have passed.
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, facing a recall threat fueled during his stormy first year in office, said the state is running out of time to fix its long-running budget deficit.
Appearing on Wednesday at the Alaska Petroleum Club of Anchorage, Governor Mike Dunleavy fielded a wide range of questions before the upcoming legislative session begins next week.
The Arctic Slope Regional Corporation board of directors voted unanimously to withdraw the Corporation's membership from the Alaska Federation of Natives.
The Arctic Slope Regional Corporation board of directors voted unanimously to withdraw the Corporation's membership from the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Walmart is set to end sales of handguns in Alaska and will discontinue the sale of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition in stores nationwide, the super chain's president and CEO announced Tuesday.
A recent report on Alaska’s aviation contribution to the economy finds that the industry adds 3.8 billion dollars annually to the state’s economy. 82% of Alaskan communities are accessible only by aircraft, providing 239 public airports a significant amount of business.
A recent report on Alaska’s aviation contribution to the economy finds that the industry adds 3.8 billion dollars annually to the state’s economy. 82% of Alaskan communities are accessible only by aircraft, providing 239 public airports a significant amount of business.