BETHEL \u2014 Bethel\u2019s final liquor license is still up for grabs and three businesses are competing to secure it.<\/p>\n
One business has already submitted its application, while the other two are in the three-week public notice period required for applying, KYUK-AM reported. The notice informs members of the public of the businesses\u2019 intent to apply and allows them to provide feedback.<\/p>\n
The three competitors are Kusko Liquor, which submitted its application on Dec. 16, the Alaska Commercial Company and Bethel Liquor Store LLC.<\/p>\n
The two businesses in the public notice phase have to submit their applications by the second we<\/p>\n
ek of January. If submitted in time, the applications will be reviewed by the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which will award the city\u2019s final liquor license.<\/p>\n
The board, which meets in February, will look to see if applicants meet all state and local requirements and if they are in the public\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n
The city of Bethel is limited to only three liquor store licenses under a state law that sets a limit of one license for every 3,000 people. The city opened its first liquor store in more than 40 years earlier this year and has since approved a second store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"