Alaska Economic Report

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Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil & gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

  1. 1D AGO

    Alaska coffee roasters are still feeling the grind of tariffs

    Alaska already has some of the most expensive coffee in the nation.

    5 min

  2. 6D AGO

    A proposed mine in Lake Clark National Park faces growing opposition from nearby businesses

    A group of businesses that call the pristine wilderness home is mobilizing against the mine, with the goal of keeping the coast wild.

    5 min

  3. FEB 5

    Would Gov. Dunleavy’s fiscal plan solve Alaska’s longrunning budget issues?

    Lawmakers are scheduled to take public comment on the tax portion of Dunleavy’s plan Thursday evening.

    5 min

  4. JAN 29

    Rural Alaska grocer tests new fresh produce program

    Fresh fruits and vegetables now arrive to stores in rural Alaska the next day.

    5 min

  5. JAN 22

    Gas storage expansion could buy ‘breathing room’ for Southcentral utilities

    The new storage projects may provide extra months of supply and help during tight periods, but it doesn't solve the problem of a looming shortfall of natural gas.

    5 min

  6. JAN 15

    What to know about the Alaska Airline’s new Atmos Rewards program

    The company’s loyalty program was rebranded to Atmos Rewards last August, but the change brings more than a new name.

    5 min

  7. JAN 8

    Alaska pollock processors are looking closer to home to fill employment vacancies

    Alaska's largest pollock processors are abandoning a foreign worker visa program that once supplied up to half their workforce, citing rising costs and uncertainty under stricter immigration policies.

    5 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    Alaska's holiday price divide: One meal, two very different costs

    Using a menu from the American Farm Bureau, economist Mike Jones found the difference was more than $100.

    5 min
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Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil & gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

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  • Creator
    Alaska Public Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright (c) 2023 Alaska Public Media
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