Alaska Economic Report

In the current version of the proposal, ⅔ of the revenue would provide property tax relief. The other 1% would go to building new facilities which would be determined by Anchorage voters.

The study doesn’t promote EVs, but aims to better understand their usage in rural Alaska and clarify misconceptions about them.

If it’s built, the full pipeline project would move natural gas from the North Slope to Nikiski, where it'd be prepared for shipment overseas.

If it’s built, the 45-megawatt solar farm in Nikiski would be the biggest in Alaska.

Jared Reynolds has been in the field for over a decade. He helped launch a business accelerator, and thinks that experience will help him in his new role.

Tyler Robinson is vice president of community development, planning and real estate at Cook Inlet Housing Authority. The organization is the main provider for affordable housing in Anchorage.

It’s been more than a month since the Central Gulf of Alaska Pollock trawl fishery was abruptly shut down on Sept. 25, following an unusually large amount of Chinook salmon bycatch. As the dust settles, the economic ripple effects of that closure are being felt across Kodiak.

Ballot Measure One would raise the minimum wage and allow workers to accrue sick leave. Many business owners say it makes sense, while others believe it’ll drive up high operating costs even further.

2023 in particular marked one of the worst years for commercial fishermen in modern history.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program. The federal program is meant to provide safe transportation and access to tribal lands.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program. The federal program is meant to provide safe transportation and access to tribal lands.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program. The federal program is meant to provide safe transportation and access to tribal lands.

The Petersburg Indian Association is paying for it with money from the federal Tribal Transportation Program. The federal program is meant to provide safe transportation and access to tribal lands.

The dividend landed in bank accounts across the state Oct. 3. The total amount includes a normal dividend of $1,403.83 plus a $298.17 energy relief payment.

The deal could have some benefits for travelers, but some worry that could come at the cost of jobs and service, especially in Hawaii.

Excerpt: Alaska’s isolation makes it harder for content creators to make a living off their social media. But the state’s unique fashion and landscapes can help.

Regional airline Ravn Alaska announced recently it was stopping service to the Aleutian Islands. This means there’s limited options for travel in the region, although the remaining provider says prices won't change.

It’s hard for homeowners to figure out what will make these annual floods tolerable. Staying completely dry might be difficult, if not impossible, but it’s also hard to make peace with letting the water in again and again. Both options are expensive.

The scholarship stems from a student-managed real-world investment fund, which grew from $200,000 to nearly $2 million.

Dog sledding is an iconic piece of Alaska’s history. Now, it’s taken on a new form to help it survive: excursions for Juneau’s ever-booming cruise ship tourism industry.

For many, the Alaska State Fair is a time to relax and have fun. But for some business owners, it’s also a massive opportunity.

Americans have embraced meal kit services- where all of the ingredients for a tasty dinner are delivered to your doorstep. But most national options aren’t widely or easily available in Alaska.