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Changes to Dillingham's tax structure for large vessels wintering over could help the Southwest Alaska town better capitalize on its strategic location and long ice-free season.Carey Restino | Bristol Bay Times
After 25 years of providing economic development support statewide, the Alaska Regional Development Organizations program came to a halt when a bill extending its life failed in the 11th hour of the Alaska legislative session.Hannah Heimbuch

Lingering chill around Denali leaves businesses struggling

May 21, 2013 - 12:43pm -- eca
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Economy

Businesses in "Glitter Gulch," just beyond the gates of Denali National Park, are trying to thaw out for summer but face freezing overnight temperatures and lost revenues, some unable to open as visitors start to arrive at the park.

Late snow and freezing night-time temperatures in mid-May have delayed local businesses in "Glitter Gulch" just outside the gates of Denali National Park and Preserve from opening.Laurel Andrews
A city tax assessor from Anchorage is charged with improperly billing Medicaid for $60,000 after the woman's ex-husband blew the whistle on her. Jill Burke
As spring struggles to begin in Alaska's largest city, the housing market is heating up, and sellers in the $250,000 to $400,000 range have the upper hand.Jerzy Shedlock
While Bristol Bay Native Corp. opposes the proposed Pebble Mine, it recently signed an agreement with an exploration company to look more closely at the other mineral prospects.Carey Restino | Bristol Bay Times

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