Military families are anxious about the shutdown. Alaskans are stepping up to help.

Even though soldiers are still getting paid, nonprofit groups that serve military members around the state say they’re seeing increased need for essentials and assistance with bills.

Alaska Morning News: October 29, 2025 8am

Teens make up almost 4% of the state’s workforce, the highest share since 2008.

As of Oct. 1, a change in the Essential Air Service program means the city of over 400 people have no regularly scheduled commercial flights.

Outside of Bethel, there’s only one official restaurant in the entire Y-K Delta, and hikes in bypass mail are making it tougher to break even.

University of Alaska economist Brett Watson analyzed the buying power of this year’s $1,000 dividend — and found it’s worth less than ever when compared to housing, gas, and other essentials.

Juneau voters will decide in this year’s municipal election whether the city should implement a new seasonal sales tax system.

Alaska Morning News: September 22, 2025 Feature

Alaska Morning News: September 22, 2025 Feature

The study showed heat pumps could extend Cook Inlet gas supplies. But they cost Anchorage residents an average of $2,300 more annually than natural gas heating.