U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan wrote a joint letter Friday that the merger would reduce competition and likely lead to higher prices.
Business
Alaska’s 2 biggest grocery chains to sell stores as part of merger. This business professor explains why
The two biggest grocery store chains in the country, and in Alaska, are moving forward with their multi-billion-dollar merger.
South and Central American students could be key to staffing Juneau’s Eaglecrest ski area this winter
Sixteen workers with J1 visas from Peru, Costa Rica and Brazil could work as lift operators, cooks, ski instructors and rental shop staff at Eaglecrest this season.
ACS says fiber cut in Washington is affecting Juneau customers
A damaged fiber-optic cable in the Lower 48 appears to be affecting customers statewide on Friday.
After nine months of construction, Juneau’s largest event space reopens next month
Centennial Hall closed in December for renovations. Juneau voters approved a $7 million bond to fund the project in 2019.
Business leaders say Alaska’s child care crisis is hurting employers and economy
Kati Capozzi, president of the Alaska Chamber, said the child care crisis is hurting businesses’ bottom lines and their ability to recruit and retain workers.