
Alaska Morning News: October 16, 2026 7am
Alaska Morning News: October 16, 2026 7am
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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.

Alaska Morning News: October 16, 2026 7am

A hidden workforce inside Juneau's Lemon Creek Correctional Center helps to keep the state's ferry system afloat.

That’s dramatically more than sit below the federal poverty line.

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

Four consecutive season closures have hit the hundreds of fishing guides who have historically relied on the world-famous king run for their livelihood.

Bartering is the exchange of goods and services without money. Economists say it’s more common when the economy is struggling.

Demand from the state’s most populated region could outpace supply as soon as this winter.

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

There are a lot of vacant storefronts on Fireweed Lane. But experts say the area is ripe for redevelopment.

The Alaska State Fair predates statehood by more than two decades. It hasn’t always been in Palmer, either.
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