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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Skateland and other longtime Anchorage businesses look for new owners	22 Oct 2026	00:05:23
It can be hard to find new buyers willing to take on the risk and reward that comes with owning a local business.
	How the state uses prison labor in Juneau to subsidize its ferry system	15 Oct 2026	00:05:23
A hidden workforce inside Juneau's Lemon Creek Correctional Center helps to keep the state's ferry system afloat.
	Almost 40% of Alaska households don’t earn enough to make ends meet, according to new report	08 Oct 2026	00:05:23
That’s dramatically more than sit below the federal poverty line.
	How to make the most of this year’s $1,200 permanent fund check	01 Oct 2026	00:05:23
We talked to a financial advisor and an economist for some expert advice.
	Kenai king guides diversify to stay afloat	24 Sep 2026	00:05:23
Four consecutive season closures have hit the hundreds of fishing guides who have historically relied on the world-famous king run for their livelihood.
	From pet grooming to photography, Alaskans are swapping services instead of cash	17 Sep 2026	00:05:23
Bartering is the exchange of goods and services without money. Economists say it’s more common when the economy is struggling.
	What to know about the Southcentral Alaska gas crunch	10 Sep 2026	00:05:23
Demand from the state’s most populated region could outpace supply as soon as this winter.
	Southeast Alaska dive fishermen are hit hard by sea otters	03 Sep 2026	00:05:23
Dive fisherman are seeing the impact of sea otters up close.
	Could Fireweed be the next Spenard? Anchorage economists and planners think so	27 Aug 2026	00:05:23
There are a lot of vacant storefronts on Fireweed Lane. But experts say the area is ripe for redevelopment.
	Giant pumpkins, crab legs and a water-skiing squirrel named Twiggy: Alaska State Fair celebrates 90 years	20 Aug 2026	00:05:23
The Alaska State Fair predates statehood by more than two decades. It hasn’t always been in Palmer, either.
	Interior Alaska braces for an uncertain winter as a key firewood supplier shuts down	13 Aug 2026	00:05:23
The region's largest firewood supplier is closing, leaving thousands of customers scrambling before winter.
	For many Alaskans, salmon dipnetting is about more than what’s caught	06 Aug 2026	00:05:23
ipnetting on the Kenai River is worth a lot to Southcentral residents – several hundred dollars more to a household than what they actually spend on it each season.
	Librarians worry broadband costs will skyrocket after federal review.	30 Jul 2026	00:05:23
Alaska school leaders and public librarians are concerned about a potential cut at a time when districts are already struggling with budget deficits.
	As demand for wildlife tourism grows, Kodiak businesses expand	23 Jul 2026	00:05:23
The number of cruise ship guests coming to Kodiak is expected to increase by more than 25% this summer.
	Twelve schools closed across Alaska this year. Officials say more closures are expected without major changes	16 Jul 2026	00:05:23
Districts are expected to continue facing massive budget deficits in coming years.
	Faced with surging power bills, the Haines landfill is going off-grid	09 Jul 2026	00:05:23
If all goes to plan, the landfill will be running off a combination of solar, batteries and diesel by fall.
	How many federal jobs has Alaska lost? A lot, according to new data	02 Jul 2026	00:05:23
Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of federal workers in the country, and economists have been working to understand the magnitude of the federal job reductions in the state.
	Where did Anchorage’s 24-hour restaurants go?	25 Jun 2026	00:05:20
Along with worker shortages and rising costs, another factor is likely at play locally – Anchorage's aging population.
	Western Alaskans brace for lingering high fuel prices	18 Jun 2026	00:05:23
Many villages only get one or two fuel deliveries by barge each year, so high spring prices due to the war with Iran are mostly locked in, even after a tentative peace deal brought some relief to global oil markets.
	At Celebration market, earrings are big business with a deeper meaning	11 Jun 2026	00:05:23
At Celebration in Juneau, some attendees saved up for years to buy earrings for themselves and loved ones.
	Those working on the water are feeling the pinch as fuel prices surge	04 Jun 2026	00:05:23
From fishermen to water taxi operators, high fuel prices are making waves ahead of a short summer season.
	Alaska Small Business Development Center names new director	28 May 2026	00:05:23
Jared Reynolds has an extensive background in the field, most recently as the executive director for the UA Center for Economic Development.
	Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments	21 May 2026	00:05:22
In the works at Ward Cove is a zipline adventure park, set to open this summer, and a combination brewery, distillery and winery.
	Anchorage's garage sale season is here, and some neighborhoods go all out	14 May 2026	00:05:23
It’s just the beginning of the short garage sale season, and there will be several neighborhood-wide events.
	Amid rising costs, Alaska struggles to attract the next generation of farmers	07 May 2026	00:05:23
There are several economic hurdles that make it tough to attract young producers, but a few farmers in Alaska are dedicated to recruiting the next generation.
	After a decade downtown, El Green Go’s food truck expands to a sit-down restaurant	30 Apr 2026	00:05:23
Crystal and Tyler Howie say the lessons they learned and the customer base they built will make it easier to weather the current tough economy.
	How to approach airline travel planning in Alaska amid high fuel prices	23 Apr 2026	00:05:23
Jet fuel prices have soared since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on February 28, causing airlines to cut routes and hike fares.
	Rising gas prices squeeze Alaska drivers and their budgets	16 Apr 2026	00:05:23
The average price of a gallon in the state costs about a dollar more today than it did a year ago, according to AAA.
	Sushi rolls and rockfish tacos: How Petersburg put local food on the school lunch menu	09 Apr 2026	00:05:23
School lunches are known more for soggy fries and pizza than salad and wild caught fish. But in Petersburg, students are eating fresh ingredients every day.
	Alaska Morning News: April 3, 2026 8am	03 Apr 2026	00:02:54
Alaska Morning News: April 3, 2026 8am
	How much will Alaska have to spend? Volatile oil prices make it difficult to predict.	26 Mar 2026	00:05:23
The COVID pandemic, when oil prices went negative for a day, is the only time in the index’s nearly 20-year history when prices were more volatile than they are right now.
	Greenwave opens kelp nursery in Kodiak to reduce cost for farmers and increase production	12 Mar 2026	00:05:23
Alaska’s newest kelp hatchery recently finished its first growing season in a mobile shipping container in Kodiak. The hatchery aims to help kelp farmers on Kodiak Island boost how much they can grow.
	Alaska tourism was flat last summer, and this year may look similar	05 Mar 2026	00:05:23
Geopolitical tensions last year caused some international travelers to cancel their vacations to the United States, and locally, Alaska tourism operators were navigating a puzzle of uncertainty.
	What the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs means for Alaskans	26 Feb 2026	00:05:23
The ruling is in, but uncertainty isn’t over.
	Alaska coffee roasters are still feeling the grind of tariffs	19 Feb 2026	00:05:23
Alaska already has some of the most expensive coffee in the nation.
	A proposed mine in Lake Clark National Park faces growing opposition from nearby businesses	13 Feb 2026	00:05:23
A group of businesses that call the pristine wilderness home is mobilizing against the mine, with the goal of keeping the coast wild.
	Would Gov. Dunleavy’s fiscal plan solve Alaska’s longrunning budget issues?	05 Feb 2026	00:05:23
Lawmakers are scheduled to take public comment on the tax portion of Dunleavy’s plan Thursday evening.
	Rural Alaska grocer tests new fresh produce program	29 Jan 2026	00:05:23
Fresh fruits and vegetables now arrive to stores in rural Alaska the next day.
	Gas storage expansion could buy ‘breathing room’ for Southcentral utilities	22 Jan 2026	00:05:23
The new storage projects may provide extra months of supply and help during tight periods, but it doesn't solve the problem of a looming shortfall of natural gas.
	What to know about the Alaska Airline’s new Atmos Rewards program	15 Jan 2026	00:05:23
The company’s loyalty program was rebranded to Atmos Rewards last August, but the change brings more than a new name.
	Alaska pollock processors are looking closer to home to fill employment vacancies	08 Jan 2026	00:05:23
Alaska's largest pollock processors are abandoning a foreign worker visa program that once supplied up to half their workforce, citing rising costs and uncertainty under stricter immigration policies.
	Alaska's holiday price divide: One meal, two very different costs	18 Dec 2025	00:05:23
Using a menu from the American Farm Bureau, economist Mike Jones found the difference was more than $100.
	To Ambler mining company, the government is both investor and regulator	11 Dec 2025	00:05:23
The government's 10% stake in Trilogy Metals is one in a string of deals the Trump administration made to spur domestic resource production for national security.
	To Ambler mining company, the government is both investor and regulator	11 Dec 2025	00:05:23
The Trilogy contract is part of a raft of deals the Trump administration made this fall, becoming a direct equity investor in mining companies, U.S. Steel and chipmaker Intel.
	In Anchorage, Rage City Vintage closes its doors as economy stagnates	04 Dec 2025	00:04:21
The shop is a beloved community hub but owners say sales have dropped significantly.
	That figure you’ve heard on how much food Alaska imports? It's not real.	20 Nov 2025	00:05:23
Reports say the statistic dates back to the 1970's, but nobody knows the original source.
	Can Anchorage leaders convince their tax-wary residents to adopt a sales tax?	13 Nov 2025	00:05:23
Getting voters to approve the tax may require addressing what UAA economist Kevin Berry calls “the Anchorage disconnect.”
	State moves forward with controversial ferry project, despite community concerns	06 Nov 2025	00:05:23
The terminal would complicate travel for residents trying to access the hub-community for healthcare and air travel.
	Military families are anxious about the shutdown. Alaskans are stepping up to help.	30 Oct 2025	00:05:23
Even though soldiers are still getting paid, nonprofit groups that serve military members around the state say they’re seeing increased need for essentials and assistance with bills.
	From ski slopes to ice cream shops, teens are a growing share of Alaska’s workforce	23 Oct 2025	00:05:23
Teens make up almost 4% of the state’s workforce, the highest share since 2008.

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