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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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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6min
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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November 09, 2023 Alaska crabbers get creative with pop-up sales, but industry’s fate uncertain
With the Bering Sea snow crab fishery closed for a second year, crabbers are trying to find ways to make up for lost income.
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November 03, 2023 A Petersburg family is trying to change Alaska’s workers’ comp laws, in honor of their daughter
The Parks family wants to hold employers more accountable for negligence, which could affect the thousands of Alaskans working dangerous jobs.
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October 26, 2023 Alaska’s labor shortage isn’t going away, and employers now need to offer more to retain workers
State economist says as retention becomes increasingly difficult, good employers have an advantage. And technical trades are in high demand.
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October 19, 2023 Census seeks sound evidence of music's economic impact in Alaska
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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