From pet grooming to photography, Alaskans are swapping services instead of cash

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.

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

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.

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

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

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