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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 & gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

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Almost 40% of Alaska households don’t earn enough to make ends meet, according to new report

2026/10/08

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

2026/10/01

We talked to a financial advisor and an economist for some expert advice.

Kenai king guides diversify to stay afloat

2026/09/24

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

2026/09/17

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

2026/09/10

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

2026/09/03

Dive fisherman are seeing the impact of sea otters up close.

Could Fireweed be the next Spenard? Anchorage economists and planners think so

2026/08/27

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

2026/08/20

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

2026/08/13

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

2026/08/06

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.

2026/07/30

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

2026/07/23

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

2026/07/16

Districts are expected to continue facing massive budget deficits in coming years.

Faced with surging power bills, the Haines landfill is going off-grid

2026/07/09

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

2026/07/02

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.