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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 126 episodes available.
August 15, 2024Some businesses anticipate they’ll earn half their yearly revenue at the Alaska State FairFor many, the Alaska State Fair is a time to relax and have fun. But for some business owners, it’s also a massive opportunity....more6minPlay
August 08, 2024'Bringing people back together': Alaska meal-prep firms help families save timeAmericans 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....more6minPlay
August 02, 2024Where some see trash, others see treasure at the 'Walmart of Bethel'At the Bethel landfill, residents push back against the challenging economic reality of life in rural Alaska....more5minPlay
August 01, 2024Where some see trash, others see treasure at the ‘Wal-Mart of Bethel’What is thrown away in Bethel mostly stays in Bethel, and the landfill holds anything and everything you can think of, plus some unique items....more6minPlay
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
FAQs about Alaska Economic Report:How many episodes does Alaska Economic Report have?The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.