It’s not all about dressing up and checking out the latest trends. Event organizers hope to educate people about fast fashion and sustainability.
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Skagway tour company is going green with its own microhydropower project
Owner Robert Murphy hopes to have most of the work on the hydro system done by this fall with a rollout of hydropower for his buildings targeted for next spring.
As summer approaches, Alaska’s tourism industry prepares to welcome independent travelers
As the summer approaches, Alaska’s travel industry is preparing for another uncertain pandemic season.
In Anchorage’s COVID-19 economy, social media skills are essential for small business — but not everyone has them
In the past year, as Alaskans changed their habits in response to the pandemic, social media became a lifeline for businesses seeing less foot traffic. But access to online resources hasn’t been equal.
Why Key West voted to curb cruise ship traffic, which inspired a Juneau activist
WLRN reporter Nancy Klingener explains how the charter amendment process played out in Key West.
Anchorage’s small international eateries, used to takeout, found a growing market during pandemic
Many family-owned restaurants in Anchorage adapted quickly to social media marketing and online ordering for takeout.