economics

Alaska marijuana tax collections reach another new high

Alaska marijuana tax collections reach another new high

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State marijuana tax revenue has reached another new high in Alaska. The state Department of Revenue reported collecting nearly $1.2 million in May. It is the fourth time this year that state tax collections topped $1 million. Cultivation facilities pay the tax, which is imposed when […]

AP-State officials say budget cuts increase danger to residents

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska environmental conservation officials warned lawmakers that budget cuts are increasing the dangers to residents. The state Department of Environmental Conservation gave the warning as lawmakers work this week to finalize the budgets of various state agencies, the Juneau Empire reported Wednesday. The department has seen […]

Alaska Permanent Fund reports strong returns, value of $64B

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. reported strong returns and a total value of $64 billion in the first half of the 2018 fiscal year. The fund corporation announced the numbers on Monday, highlighting returns of 8.45 percent, the Alaska Journal of Commerce reported . The report […]

Totem Inn Update from KCHU News

Totem Inn Update from KCHU News

A popular gathering spot in Valdez has been missing from the town’s social landscape since a kitchen fire shut it down in the fall of 2016. The Totem Inn and Restaurant played host to both travelers and locals for nearly four decades. The Inn has still been operating but the […]

Valdez United Way Seeking Board Members

Valdez United Way Seeking Board Members

Valdez United Way Board of Directors is currently accepting letters of interest from community members in order to fill open seats on our Board of Directors. Community members with financial experience are especially encouraged to apply. Valdez United Way is an all-volunteer board that is dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations […]