Ava White, Alaska Public Media
Ava White reports on economics and hosts the statewide morning news at Alaska Public Media. Reach her at awhite@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8445. Read more about Ava here.
Anchorage businesses are optimistic for the future, new report shows
But the report says they have concerns too, including finding workers and the condition of the state economy.
These local meal delivery services are trying to help Alaskans save time
Americans have embraced meal kit services — where all of the ingredients for a tasty dinner are delivered to your doorstep. But most national options aren’t widely or easily available in Alaska.
For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche
A Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and adults who have an odd job to offer.
An Anchorage secondhand store is closing to the public to serve foster families
All Beacon Hill Bargain Boutique proceeds go back into the nonprofit's work, like adoption advocate program Heart Gallery of Alaska.
With cruise traffic booming, Alaska’s travel industry looks to boost independent traveler numbers
This summer, some remote communities welcomed their largest cruise ships in history– while others turned thousands of tourists away due to wildfires.
New survey shows some signs labor shortage in Anchorage is easing
The list of top job openings include registered nurses, administrative assistant and customer service representatives.
As breaking makes its Olympic debut, an Anchorage dancer is focused on growing the sport in Alaska
B-Boy Icey Ives said Alaska has a tight-knit dance scene that’s welcoming to all skill levels.
Red Dog’s dwindling ore is forcing the entire region to consider its future
The mine — an economic engine in Northwest Alaska — could close as soon as 2031.
Anchorage sisters tap readers’ rapture for romance with new bookstore
Beauty and the Book Alaska specializes in the romance genre- a growing trend in Alaska and around the country.
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. is asking residents what projects they want to fund from a proposed sales tax
Two-thirds of the tax would be dedicated to property tax relief and the other third would fund public projects.
Are you a Gen Z-er trying to buy a house in Alaska? We want to hear from you.
Tell us about how your house search is going.
Sundown festival organizers say event can boost Anchorage economy, grow music scene
Festival organizers say it’s drawing a bigger crowd each year and can provide a significant boost to the local economy.
Solo climber dies in fall on Denali
The National Park Service identified the climber as T. Hagiwara from Japan.
New study says social media drives visitation in national parks, especially in Alaska
More and more, national parks are using social media to boost visitor numbers and amplify their conservation efforts.
New report questions business model of British Columbia gold mines
The report says mines are allowing day traders and Canadian taxpayers to assume most of the financial risk, while a much smaller group of shareholders reaps the rewards.
Car wash companies expand in Anchorage amid national boom
According to Bloomberg, there are about 60,000 car washes in the country, and some forecasts show that number could double by 2030.
King Cove braces for salmon season with no seafood processor amid historic price slump
Less than 2 months before salmon season, King Cove's seafood processor announced it will cease operations.
Amazon says its Anchorage sorting facility has cut delivery times in half
“That's going to continue to speed up and improve as we move towards that 100% operational state,” said a company spokeswoman.
Alaska Pacific University will partner with Seattle U to offer the state’s first dual MBA/law program
Alaska Pacific University will begin offering a dual law and masters of business administration program this fall. The program is in partnership with Seattle University.
Alaskans are owed more than $4M in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020, IRS estimates
IRS spokesperson Rodney Bearman said if you didn’t file your taxes for 2020, you could have a refund waiting for you. He said the average estimated refund for Alaskans who haven’t filed is over $900.