Above: In 2022, destination development consultant Roger Brooks presented his finding at the Anchorage Economic Forecast Luncheon about how the city could be improved to become more appealing to visitors and residents. This work has been the launching point for several initiatives around the city to increase in-migration and tourism. Madilyn Rose breaks down Brook’s recommendations to better understand how they can be applied to Anchorage.
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Federal decisions on Pebble Mine and the Willow drilling project aren’t the final word
Alaska Public Media's Liz Ruskin discusses what's next for the proposed Pebble Mine and the Willow drilling project.
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Douglas Island second crossing faces opposition to proposed routes through Mendenhall Wetlands
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Retiring from the high court, Alaska’s chief justice defends its system of selecting judges
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Exxon announced record earnings. It’s bound to renew scrutiny of Big Oil.
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A project collects the names of those held at Japanese internment camps during WWII
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Reversing Outmigration in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
Anchorage and Alaska have seen a decade-long pattern of population decline. Birth rates are slowing, and more people are leaving the city than coming in.
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Expanding renewable energy in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
Alaskans seeking relief from high energy prices and unreliable supplies are finding success in transitioning to renewable energy. What projects are in the works, and where do opportunities exist for further development?
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