Alaska Economic Report

By Alaska Public Media

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 &a... more

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How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

Alaska Economic Report episodes:

January 25, 2024 Petersburg businesses boost from film crews, but not everyone is happy to see their backyard on TV
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.
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January 18, 2024 No longer a 'bagel desert,' new business is among several bringing bagels back to Anchorage
Wooden Spoons Alaska recently started selling New York-style bagels. Like her competitors in town, the owner often can't keep up with demand.
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January 11, 2024 Alaska’s harbors grapple with rusty pilings and rising costs
The climbing price of docking a boat in harbors across the state has Alaskans questioning their future on the water.
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January 04, 2024 Alaska tourism industry expecting another strong year, led by cruise passengers
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.
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December 28, 2023 Juneau's Mendenhall Valley has a new year-round food truck park
Many Juneau restaurants rely on summer tourists, which can leave fewer options for locals in the winter.
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December 21, 2023 Fishermen and community leaders react to Trident announcement to sell a third of its Alaska plants
Trident Seafoods shocked fleets when it announced last week it would sell plants in Kodiak, Petersburg, Ketchikan, and False Pass.
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December 14, 2023 Fewer restaurant workers translates to lower profits for seafood processors
Worker shortages are driving restaurants to serve fewer tables. Some seafood processors say that’s hurting their bottom line.
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December 07, 2023 Anchorage small businesses see a strong holiday season, despite winter storm challenges
An industry advocate sees encouraging signs from holiday shopping, but says local businesses are still recovering from November’s snow storm closures.
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November 30, 2023 Ripping open the world of pull-tabs, Alaska's most popular form of charitable gaming
All legal gaming in Alaska benefits nonprofits, and the most popular form, pull-tabs, is played at more than 1,000 locations statewide.
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November 16, 2023 Alaska hemp producers sue state, saying new ban on products is illegal
Alaska recently banned hemp products with intoxicating THC. The hemp industry argues their products are protected under federal law.
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How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?

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