Alaska Economic Report

3 seafood processors announce closures, selloffs following historic price collapse for Alaska's fishing industry. 15.02.2024 5:23 ↓

Kirsten Dobroth, is the Alaska reporter for Undercurrent News. She's been following this historic downturn.

A new warehouse in Anchorage could impact businesses statewide 08.02.2024 5:23 ↓

The Costco Business Center opened in Anchorage in early February. More than 70% of merchandise is different than a warehouse and caters to businesses around the state.

Businesses are struggling to retain and attract working-aged adults despite a growing economy 01.02.2024 5:23 ↓

Experts say the trends in state and national demographics mean labor shortages will only intensify in the years ahead. Officials say the community has to be deliberate about investing in Anchorage.

Petersburg businesses boost from film crews, but not everyone is happy to see their backyard on TV 25.01.2024 5:23 ↓

This isn’t the first time Petersburg residents have tangled with film crews. Business owners around town say the film crews gave them a surprisingly profitable winter season.

No longer a 'bagel desert,' new business is among several bringing bagels back to Anchorage 18.01.2024 5:34 ↓

Wooden Spoons Alaska recently started selling New York-style bagels. Like her competitors in town, the owner often can't keep up with demand.

Alaska’s harbors grapple with rusty pilings and rising costs 11.01.2024 5:23 ↓

The climbing price of docking a boat in harbors across the state has Alaskans questioning their future on the water.

Alaska tourism industry expecting another strong year, led by cruise passengers 04.01.2024 5:53 ↓

An industry advocate expects last year’s record-breaking cruise numbers to repeat in 2024, saying winter tourism is going well and air travel may increase.

Juneau's Mendenhall Valley has a new year-round food truck park 28.12.2023 5:23 ↓

Many Juneau restaurants rely on summer tourists, which can leave fewer options for locals in the winter.

Fishermen and community leaders react to Trident announcement to sell a third of its Alaska plants 21.12.2023 5:23 ↓

Trident Seafoods shocked fleets when it announced last week it would sell plants in Kodiak, Petersburg, Ketchikan, and False Pass.

Fewer restaurant workers translates to lower profits for seafood processors 14.12.2023 5:23 ↓

Worker shortages are driving restaurants to serve fewer tables. Some seafood processors say that’s hurting their bottom line.

Anchorage small businesses see a strong holiday season, despite winter storm challenges 07.12.2023 5:23 ↓

An industry advocate sees encouraging signs from holiday shopping, but says local businesses are still recovering from November’s snow storm closures.

Ripping open the world of pull-tabs, Alaska's most popular form of charitable gaming 30.11.2023 5:53 ↓

All legal gaming in Alaska benefits nonprofits, and the most popular form, pull-tabs, is played at more than 1,000 locations statewide.

Alaska hemp producers sue state, saying new ban on products is illegal 16.11.2023 5:49 ↓

Alaska recently banned hemp products with intoxicating THC. The hemp industry argues their products are protected under federal law.

Alaska crabbers get creative with pop-up sales, but industry’s fate uncertain 09.11.2023 5:52 ↓

With the Bering Sea snow crab fishery closed for a second year, crabbers are trying to find ways to make up for lost income.

A Petersburg family is trying to change Alaska’s workers’ comp laws, in honor of their daughter 03.11.2023 5:53 ↓

The Parks family wants to hold employers more accountable for negligence, which could affect the thousands of Alaskans working dangerous jobs.

Alaska’s labor shortage isn’t going away, and employers now need to offer more to retain workers 26.10.2023 5:53 ↓

State economist says as retention becomes increasingly difficult, good employers have an advantage. And technical trades are in high demand.

Census seeks sound evidence of music's economic impact in Alaska 19.10.2023 4:08 ↓

A group of independent musicians hopes their census will spark a new conversation on how best to support the state’s vibrant music scene.

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