August 13, 20265 min
Interior Alaska braces for an uncertain winter as a key firewood supplier shuts down
The region's largest firewood supplier is closing, leaving thousands of customers scrambling before winter.
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Aug 2026
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About the show
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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August 6, 20265 min
For many Alaskans, salmon dipnetting is about more than what’s caught
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.
July 30, 20265 min
Librarians worry broadband costs will skyrocket after federal review.
Alaska school leaders and public librarians are concerned about a potential cut at a time when districts are already struggling with budget deficits.
July 23, 20265 min
As demand for wildlife tourism grows, Kodiak businesses expand
The number of cruise ship guests coming to Kodiak is expected to increase by more than 25% this summer.
July 16, 20265 min
Twelve schools closed across Alaska this year. Officials say more closures are expected without major changes
Districts are expected to continue facing massive budget deficits in coming years.
July 9, 20265 min
Faced with surging power bills, the Haines landfill is going off-grid
If all goes to plan, the landfill will be running off a combination of solar, batteries and diesel by fall.
July 2, 20265 min
How many federal jobs has Alaska lost? A lot, according to new data
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.
June 25, 20265 min
Where did Anchorage’s 24-hour restaurants go?
Along with worker shortages and rising costs, another factor is likely at play locally – Anchorage's aging population.
June 18, 20265 min
Western Alaskans brace for lingering high fuel prices
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.
June 11, 20265 min
At Celebration market, earrings are big business with a deeper meaning
At Celebration in Juneau, some attendees saved up for years to buy earrings for themselves and loved ones.
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