Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Is Alaska’s pandemic housing market burning out or getting hotter?
It's a seller's market: homes are going fast and at high prices. But experts say they're not seeing the warning signs of a housing bubble.
As summer approaches, Alaska’s tourism industry prepares to welcome independent travelers
State and federal leaders have been trying to find ways to bring large ships back to the state this year. But summer is right around the corner.
In Anchorage’s COVID-19 economy, social media skills are essential for small business — but not everyone has them
Familia opened in May 2020. Their food has gained a strong following despite the pandemic.
McCoy makes history, with appointment to Acting Chief of the Anchorage Police Department
McCoy says his top priority is building and earning trust within the community.
LISTEN: As summer approaches, Alaska leaders are making continued efforts to salvage cruise tourism
Hope for big ships at some point this summer is not lost yet, but the outlook is bleak. Leaders in Alaska and Washington D.C. are attempting to find solutions.
Financial needs linger among Alaskans, a year after the start of the pandemic shocked the state’s economy
Needs have settled down after the early spike, but many Alaskans are still dealing with the financial impacts of the pandemic, which are expected to linger in the months ahead.
Alaska marked a year of deflation in 2020 — for the first time ever
The change is small -- a 1.1% decline in prices.
LISTEN: Economic Impact Payments are beginning to hit bank accounts. Here’s what you need to know.
The American Rescue Plan, which includes another round of federal relief money for Americans impacted by the pandemic.
Alaska’s pandemic housing boom driven by interest rates, tight inventory and shifting attitudes
The housing market’s upswing doesn’t account for thousands of Alaskans who are struggling to make ends meet.
LISTEN: What another summer without cruise ships could mean for Alaska’s economy
Alaska lost 27,000 jobs in 2020. And, while the whole state suffered, regions that depend on tourism were hit especially hard.
To face 2020 head-on, one Anchorage tour company branched out
In the last year, employees at Salmon Berry Tours delivered groceries, plants and Christmas Trees. They also took on a new role in Hatcher Pass.
Three killed in avalanche on Bear Mountain near Chugiak while ascending a technical route
Alaska State Troopers are warning of avalanche danger around Bear Mountain in Chugiak, after three people were reportedly killed in a slide there this week.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp, with millions of dollars in GameStop shares, eyes stock surge warily
CEO Angela Rodell says the organization recently held slightly over 168,000 shares in GameStop, but that number changes daily.
With modest job growth expected in 2021, Anchorage’s economic leaders show cautious optimism
The forecast predicts Anchorage will add 4,000 jobs this year.
Anchorage restaurant grants to feed hungry create a ‘win-win-win’
The Restaurant Rescue program, aims to help keep restaurants busy, while feeding residents in need.
After a year of dramatic lows, Alaska sees modest climb in oil prices
Right now, West Texas Intermediate, Brent and Alaska North Slope Crude are all selling for over $50 per barrel.
LISTEN: Alaska jobs expected to slowly return in 2021
Alaska is expected to add jobs in 2021, but at a slow pace.
As COVID-19 canceled live events, Anchorage residents went analog
"They want comics to read or graphic novels or they want to play a role playing game just to get away from the real world for a few hours."
LISTEN: Looking back on a year of historic job loss in Alaska
Economists were expecting to see modest job growth in 2020. Instead, the state lost around 27,000 jobs.
Without tourists or in-person markets, 2020 has been hard on Alaska artists
Artists in the state are trying to adapt by moving business online. But some artists say they’re making a fraction of normal sales.