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Did you know Alaska’s GDP growth has surpassed the national average for the past decade? Over the last ten years,…
Alaska travel companies contribute to the state’s economy through direct and indirect expenditures, job creation, and tax revenue generation. The…
An initiative led by the Anchorage Economic Development Corp. has unveiled plans for a new sales tax aimed at easing…
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…