Alaska Unemployment Rate Down as More Sectors Rebound
Alaska’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.3 percent in December, as more industry sectors count more jobs than three years ago.
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Bagoy’s Begins Its Second Century with New Owners
After more than forty years under one family’s ownership, a new couple has taken over an Anchorage institution, Bagoy’s Florist & Home.
Donlin Gold Pleased with 2022 Assay Results
Pleased with the results from its 2022 drilling season, Donlin Gold is looking forward to another year of developing the prospect.
Regal Cinemas Closing Tikahtnu Stadium 16
As part of a nationwide downsizing, Regal Cinemas is closing one of its three multiplex movie theaters in Anchorage, the Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX.
Alaska USA Rebrands as “Global Credit Union”
Following last year’s merger with Spokane-based Global Credit Union, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is taking on the name of its smaller component, reflecting an international reach.
Wells Fargo Cutting Back on Mortgages While Focusing on Lending to Minorities
Once the largest player in the mortgage market, Wells Fargo is stepping back while focusing its home lending business on bank customers in minority communities.
Construction Contract Agreement for Makushin Geothermal Project
Ounalashka Corporation and Chena Power are contracting with Ormat Technologies on the $235 million project.
Repeat Winner of ‘Golden Carrot’ Award
For the second year in a row, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ “Golden Carrot” award for promoting locally grown products goes to The Roaming Root Cellar.
Interior Gas Utility Adopts Purchase, Manufacturing Agreements
The Interior Gas Utility is looking to the North Slope, instead of Cook Inlet, for a long-term energy supply, agreeing with Harvest Alaska to build a new LNG plant.
OneWeb Launch Strengthens Satellite Internet Service
The latest launch of OneWeb satellites promises to strengthen telecommunications service already active in some of Alaska’s remotest communities.