Icicle Seafoods closed its plant in Adak last month, but fisheries business on the island didn’t grind to a halt — fish buyers are moving in to fill the void left by the processor.
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City and Borough of Juneau keeping track of Marketplace Fairness Act
Juneau officials are keeping an eye on legislation making its way through Congress that would allow states to collect sales tax on online purchases.
Huna Totem starts cultural tourism consulting business
A Southeast village Native corporation wants to export its cultural tourism expertise. It’s opened a consulting business to build on more than a dozen years in the business.
Alaska Airlines adds outlets, but not on Southeast flights
Alaska Airlines is installing passenger power outlets on many of its planes.
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Group files to begin tax repeal process; ConocoPhillips plans additional rig on Kuparuk
A new non-partisan group seeking repeal of an oil tax cut has filed an application with the Division of Elections to begin a petition drive.