The number of Alaska seafood processor jobs totaled 8,495 in 2023, about 20% lower than the total in 2014.
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Fairbanks region loses last local TV newscast
NewsCenter Fairbanks went dark Saturday, as owner Gray TV consolidates broadcasts from Alaska’s News Source in Anchorage.
Juneau petitions state alcohol board to add more local licenses for beer and wine sales
The Juneau Assembly approved petitioning the Alaska State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to add eight new alcohol licenses in the capital city earlier this week.
Silver Bay Seafoods acquires Peter Pan facilities in Dillingham, Port Moller
Silver Bay is set to to take immediate control of the processing plants, sold by former Peter Pan Seafoods co-owner Rodger May.
Former Haines mayor says he did not authorize contested $10M steel purchase
The dispute about who’s responsible for the bill – Haines taxpayers or the construction contractor – is now almost a year old, and continues to delay the project.
Staff at Alaska’s largest newspaper approve new union, election results show
Union members have said they intend to advocate for fair wages, financial transparency and a sustainable workplace environment.
Hours change for some Breeze In locations following new ownership
According to a sign posted on the door of Breeze In locations, the Douglas and Lemon Creek stores will now close at 10 p.m. starting this Friday.
First all-female crew operates White Pass train
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway has operated out of Skagway for over 124 years. But it’s still making history.
Alaska businesses are divided over a ballot measure that would raise minimum wage and mandate sick leave
Ballot Measure One would raise the minimum wage and allow workers to accrue sick leave. Many business owners say it makes sense, while others believe it’ll drive up high operating costs even further.
For more than a century, a fish plant fueled King Cove’s economy. Without it, can the community survive?
The seafood industry around the world has faced market turmoil. Few Alaska communities have been hit harder than King Cove.