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The 2024 Yukon River salmon fishing closures are underway, but communities along the Western Alaska River face another year with…
Alaska lawmakers greenlit $3.7 million in funding for nine projects integral to an expansive trail network envisioned to match the…
Alaska’s gas line agency and an oil and gas company with promising prospects on the North Slope have taken a…
Bartlett Regional Hospital faces a $7.5 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year. To cover the shortfall, the hospital…
The global economy is set to grow significantly, with emerging markets leading the way. The latest forecast from the International…
Alaska’s economy depends on its job rate, which shows its workforce stability. In 2023, the rate stayed at 4.2%, showing…
In April 2023, Anchorage voters approved Proposition 14, which permanently allocates the municipality’s marijuana tax revenue to support child care…
Something unusual is happening in the oceans. Fish are shrinking globally, and the cause is still a mystery. This phenomenon…
The economic impacts of wildfires in Alaska can be significant. Wildfires have increased dramatically in Alaska, with a notable surge…
Cities with rapid population growth tend to experience a more significant inflation rate due to increased demand for goods and…
As one of the largest and most unique states in the United States, Alaska’s economic development strategies are crucial for…
Most Alaskan citizens reside in cities, villages, and clustered groups unfold across the country’s considerable expanse. Much of the land…