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Anchorage’s economy has lots of positive signs and job growth ahead, but not enough people for its anticipated job openings.In 2023, three reality TV shows and a documentary were shot in the remote Southeast town, a small windfall for many local businesses.Wooden Spoons Alaska recently started selling New York-style bagels. Like her competitors in town, the owner often can't keep up with demand.The climbing price of docking a boat in harbors across the state has Alaskans questioning their future on the water.An industry advocate sees encouraging signs from holiday shopping, but says local businesses are still recovering from November’s snow storm closures.All legal gaming in Alaska benefits nonprofits, and the most popular form, pull-tabs, is played at more than 1,000 locations statewide.With the Bering Sea snow crab fishery closed for a second year, crabbers are trying to find ways to make up for lost income.State economist says as retention becomes increasingly difficult, good employers have an advantage. And technical trades are in high demand.A group of independent musicians hopes their census will spark a new conversation on how best to support the state’s vibrant music scene.The transfer station is a central point for the city’s garbage trucks and residents to dump trash, but also offers opportunities to divert landfill waste.Jenna Wright, the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.'s new head, says the city needs to become more desirable and affordable to workers.Alaskans are set to receive $1,312 payouts, but the Legislature still can’t agree on how to determine that number in the long term.Politicians are still confident in the pipeline project, even as a long timeline has export buyers looking for other options.Petersburg's new trash contract comes with a 34% price hike, which would pile onto the community's already sky-high living expenses.Processors recently announced a base price of just 50 cents per pound – the lowest price in decades, when adjusted for inflation.Heather’s Choice makes premium dehydrated meals for hikers or anyone on the go, and is continuing to grow its presence in the Lower 48.“I’m extremely worried about my patients being able to find new primary care,” said Dr. Alexa Rodin, who's among the doctors leaving.The plant will focus on automation, renewable energy and on 100% protein capture — being so efficient that not a scrap of fish is wasted.A local official said cruise lines have a history of abrupt cancellations, so tourism companies should cater to more reliable Alaskan visitors.
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