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From Whale Watching to Glaciers: Tourism's Role in Alaska

From Whale Watching to Glaciers: Tourism's Role in Alaska

Alaska's economy is a complex interplay of various sectors, often described as resting on a "three-legged stool." This analogy highlights the found...
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Freezing Rain and Slick Roads Impact Alaska Commutes

Freezing Rain and Slick Roads Impact Alaska Commutes

Showers are beginning to weaken across coastal areas of Alaska, but cloudy skies persist. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the potential for freezing rain, which could create hazardous conditions on roads. This weather pattern is part of a broader system affecting much of Alaska, with quiet and cloudy conditions dominating inland areas. Southeast Alaska continues to experience showers, while Southcentral regions are seeing a mix of snow, ice, rain, and wind. Cooler weather has settled into the state, with flurries possible in some inland areas. These conditions are expected to persist into Wednesday morning, potentially disrupting commutes and daily activities.
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Federal Reserve Reports Sharp Increase in Data Center Investment Amidst Growing AI Adoption in U.S. Economy

Federal Reserve Reports Sharp Increase in Data Center Investment Amidst Growing AI Adoption in U.S. Economy

Federal Reserve Reports Sharp Increase in Data Center Investment Amidst Growing AI Adoption in U.S. Economy
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AI's Impact on U.S. Job Market: Entry-Level Positions Face Reduced Hiring, Not Layoffs

AI's Impact on U.S. Job Market: Entry-Level Positions Face Reduced Hiring, Not Layoffs

AI's Impact on U.S. Job Market: Entry-Level Positions Face Reduced Hiring, Not Layoffs
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Northern Nevada Leaders Address Workforce Shortage Amid Economic Growth

Northern Nevada Leaders Address Workforce Shortage Amid Economic Growth

Northern Nevada Leaders Address Workforce Shortage Amid Economic Growth
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Juneau Residents Express Overtourism Concerns to Visitor Industry Task Force

Juneau Residents Express Overtourism Concerns to Visitor Industry Task Force

Residents of Juneau, Alaska, have voiced significant concerns regarding overtourism to the Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF). During public testimony, many residents highlighted a diminished quality of life directly linked to the increasing volume of cruise ship tourism. Issues raised include downtown congestion, increased noise from whale watching boats and helicopter flightseeing, and a general strain on public infrastructure. Jo Boehme, a 32-year Juneau resident, stated that the 'pendulum has swung far past the point of over-tourism,' suggesting that most problems could be mitigated with fewer cruise passengers. Brandon Hauser, an Auke Bay resident, echoed these sentiments, noting the dramatic growth of Juneau's tourism scene over the past two decades and questioning the effectiveness of proposed noise studies. Concerns also extended to environmental and public health impacts, such as increased acidification levels in the Inside Passage from heavy fuel oil burned by large cruise ships and the spread of...
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Juneau Man Detained by Federal Immigration Officials and Transferred Out of Alaska

Juneau Man Detained by Federal Immigration Officials and Transferred Out of Alaska

Cruz Vargas-Enriques, a 42-year-old Juneau resident with children attending local schools, was detained by federal immigration officials in Anchorage on October 28. According to the Alaska Department of Corrections, he was subsequently transferred out of Alaska on November 7. Vargas-Enriques is at least the seventh Juneau resident to be detained by federal immigration officials since the beginning of 2025. He was among 18 individuals held by the Alaska Department of Corrections on behalf of the federal government in October, all of whom have since been transferred out of the state's correctional system. The specific reasons for his detention by federal officials are not clear, with his most recent criminal charge in the Alaska Court System's database dating back to 2017.
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Freezing Rain Threatens Slick Roads in Alaska

Freezing Rain Threatens Slick Roads in Alaska

A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for parts of Southcentral Alaska due to the potential for freezing rain and slick road conditions. Cooler weather has settled into the region, with freezing high temperatures returning as storms continue in Southeast Alaska. The forecast indicates a mix of snow, ice, rain, and wind, which could create hazardous travel conditions, particularly during the morning commute on Wednesday. Quiet and cloudy conditions are expected across most of Alaska, but Southeast regions may continue to experience showers. This weather pattern is part of a broader shift to colder conditions across the state. (Source: Webcenter Fairbanks, Nov. 11, 2026, 6:37 PM AKST)
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Active Weather Brings Snow, Rain, and Fog Across Alaska

Active Weather Brings Snow, Rain, and Fog Across Alaska

Alaska is experiencing a mix of weather conditions this week, with snow, rain, and fog affecting various regions. Southcentral Alaska, including Kodiak, is under a Winter Weather Advisory, with 2-10 inches of snow expected through Friday evening. Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula may see scattered snow showers late Saturday into Sunday morning. In Fairbanks, dense fog persists, with visibility dropping below 1/4 mile, and light snow is possible over the weekend. The North Slope faces blizzard conditions with wind gusts up to 60 mph and poor visibility through Sunday morning. Southeast Alaska will see light rain and gusty winds, while Western Alaska anticipates light snow showers with accumulations of 1-3 inches north of the Yukon Delta. Southwest Alaska and the Aleutians will experience breezy conditions but mostly quiet weather.
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Oceania Cruises Unveils Extensive 2027 Alaska Shore Excursion Program

Oceania Cruises Unveils Extensive 2027 Alaska Shore Excursion Program

Oceania Cruises Unveils Extensive 2027 Alaska Shore Excursion Program
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Alaska judge rules request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race 'not reasonable'

Alaska judge rules request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race 'not reasonable'

An Alaska judge has ruled that a request by Democratic U_S_ Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign for a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected is “not reasonable."
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Fed's Warsh to take stock of AI revolution as US public grows wary

Fed's Warsh to take stock of AI revolution as US public grows wary

By Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials expect artificial intelligence will reshape the US economy, an idea that proponents of the technology in Silicon Valley have plastered on billboards and TV and pushed in public debate as they channel