Alaska Economic Report

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.

At the Bethel landfill, residents push back against the challenging economic reality of life in rural Alaska.