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Lindsey Collins, left, and Bekah Dalke, right, wrap presents at Oodalolly last Friday. Dalke, the store’s owner, and Collins wore ugly Christmas sweaters they found at thrift stores.-Photo by Michael Armstrong

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Small retailers join forces to keep holiday shopping close to home

Whether people get their news and advertising in print or online, a tsunami of ads from media up…

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Peninsula mayors offer $60,000 in services to host fish board meet

If Alaska fishermen want coffee at the 2017 Upper Cook Inlet finfish meeting, the Alaska Board of Fisheries…

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Final marijuana regs allow Outside investment, cafes

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board accepted its final draft of the regulations that will govern the new industry,…

The AquaAdvantage salmon (rear) grows larger than a natural salmon (front) by the same age.-Photo courtesy AquaBounty Technologies Inc.

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FDA approves ‘Frankenfish’

After five years of debate, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved genetically modified salmon for food. The…

Cash for Cans food drive raises $76,300

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Cash for Cans food drive raises $76,300

Diana Jeska of the Homer Community Food Pantry, left, accepts a check from Alaska USA Federal Credit Union…

New regs likely will add to cost of fishing

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New regs likely will add to cost of fishing

Boat owners should be bracing for a new round of regulations for older boats more than 50 feet…

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Business in Brief

NAPA to host this evening’s Business After Hours event Kachemak Auto Parts/NAPA will host today’s Homer Chamber of…

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LNG project could bring more traffic to busy Kenai River

Managers are concerned that pressure on the Kenai River could increase if the Alaska LNG project goes through.…

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Alaska Communications’ bottom line boosted

Alaska Communications System Group Inc. revenue is down after selling off its wireless business to its fellow Alaska…

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GCI grows its third-quarter income

General Communications Inc. had another strong quarter in terms of revenue, particularly broadband subscribers and tourist season roaming…

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Eight apply for upcoming state Supreme Court vacancy

JUNEAU — Eight attorneys have applied for the upcoming vacancy on the Alaska Supreme Court. Justice Dana Fabe…

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McCaffrey to succeed Nerland as KeyBank Alaska president

Brian Nerland will retire from KeyBank at year-end and Commercial Banking Executive Lori McCaffrey will succeed him as…

Strong harvest of sockeye in Cook Inlet forecast for ’16

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Strong harvest of sockeye in Cook Inlet forecast for ’16

Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists are predicting a fairly robust commercial harvest of around 4.1 million…