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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 &a... more
FAQs about Alaska Economic Report:How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.
July 25, 2024For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable nicheA Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and for adults who have an odd job to offer....more6minPlay
July 18, 2024With cruise traffic booming, Alaska’s travel industry looks to boost independent traveler numbersIt’s been a busy season for tourism in Alaska. This summer, some remote communities welcomed their largest cruise ships in history– while others turned thousands of tourists away due to wildfires....more6minPlay
July 12, 2024King Cove hit hard by seafood cannery closureLow fish prices and high overhead costs have led some of the industry's biggest players to sell or shutter their processing plants. Perhaps no other community has been harder hit than the small city of King Cove....more5minPlay
June 27, 2024Copper River fishing kicks off salmon season marked by less buyers and greater uncertaintyOver the last year, fishing crews grappled with historically low prices, and processors sold and closed down plants over the winter. The Prince William Sound fishery is one of the most productive in the state, but fishing crews are also feeling the pressure....more6minPlay
June 20, 2024As ore dwindles, Red Dog considers its futureThe mine is an economic engine for the Kotzebue region. The zinc and lead deposits it relies on are running low and the mine could as soon as 2031....more6minPlay
June 13, 2024Amid national boom, Anchorage sisters open bookstore devoted to romanceBeauty and the Book Alaska specializes in the romance genre- a growing trend in Alaska and around the country....more6minPlay
June 06, 2024Downtown Anchorage businesses are stressed. Advocates hope new investments will help revitalize the area.Since the pandemic, downtown Anchorage has struggled to maintain its vibrancy. Advocates say new investments will help revitalize the area, but business owners point to a number of concerns....more6minPlay
May 30, 2024Sundown festival organizers say event can boost Anchorage economy, grow music sceneShowdown’s community outreach director Natalie Treadwell said the event encourages festival-goers to stay in state and spend their money locally....more6minPlay
May 24, 2024A Juneau inventor wants to bring ocean energy to your outletsTidal power could be an alternative to burning fossil fuels like diesel and natural gas, which is driving human-caused climate change....more4minPlay
May 23, 2024A Juneau inventor wants to bring ocean energy to your outletsTidal power could be an alternative to burning fossil fuels like diesel and natural gas, which is driving human-caused climate change....more6minPlay
FAQs about Alaska Economic Report:How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.