U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday, despite congressional approval of a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill, as world economies continued to grapple with containing the coronavirus pandemic. The Dow Jones industrial average fell nearly 4.1%, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.4% and the Nasdaq Composite Index was down 3.8%. Stocks rallied earlier this week […]
JUNEAU – In an effort to resolve the current legislative stalemate that threatens to shut down government services, Governor Bill Walker Monday introduced to members of all four caucuses a compromise fiscal package. The proposed package stabilizes the economy using bills that have already been introduced and considered: Oil and gas tax credit reform (House […]
On March 1, Ravn Alaska brought back its Ravn RUSH service, allowing customers to ship items between the airline’s main line locations and hubs on the next available flight. Shipping location options include Anchorage, Aniak, Barrow, Bethel, Cordova, Deadhorse, Emmonak, Fairbanks, Galena, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, Saint Mary’s, Unalakleet and Valdez. “Ravn is committed to connecting […]