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.

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For many Alaskans, salmon dipnetting is about more than what’s caught

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

What to know about the Southcentral Alaska gas crunch

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

Southeast Alaska dive fishermen are hit hard by sea otters

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

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

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

Giant pumpkins, crab legs and a water-skiing squirrel named Twiggy: Alaska State Fair celebrates 90 years

The region's largest firewood supplier is closing, leaving thousands of customers scrambling before winter.

Interior Alaska braces for an uncertain winter as a key firewood supplier shuts down

Alaska school leaders and public librarians are concerned about a potential cut at a time when districts are already struggling with budget deficits.

Librarians worry broadband costs will skyrocket after federal review.

The number of cruise ship guests coming to Kodiak is expected to increase by more than 25% this summer.

As demand for wildlife tourism grows, Kodiak businesses expand

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

Twelve schools closed across Alaska this year. Officials say more closures are expected without major changes

If all goes to plan, the landfill will be running off a combination of solar, batteries and diesel by fall.

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

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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.