The governor and Republican incumbents in competitive U.S. Senate and House races said they expect South Korea to ultimately invest $54 billion. Some industry observers cast doubt on that prospect.

An event co-hosted by: UAA Rasmuson Chair of Economics, UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) and Commonwealth North Friday, October 9, 2026 Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments beginning at...

Under the ALICE metric, 37% of households in Alaska are not able to afford the state’s cost of living.

With winter fast approaching, state energy officials and economists are warning Alaskans along the Railbelt to prepare for potential power and heating conservation if severe, sustained cold settles ov...

Celebrate democracy, leadership, and community at CBPP Showcase 2026 on Oct. 1.

Celebrate democracy, leadership, and community at CBPP Showcase 2026 on Oct. 1.

Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are fighting bitterly over fisheries, especially the hot-button issue of bycatch.

Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are fighting bitterly over fisheries, especially the hot-button issue of bycatch.

Average gas prices in the state of Alaska reached $5.06 Tuesday, nearly twenty cents higher than last month and seventy cents above the national average.

The Anchorage School District is continuing its new student nutrition service model across all 57 elementary schools this year, marking the completion of a four-year transition away from a pre-package...

Diane Hirshberg and Kathy Snow, members of the UArctic Thematic Network for Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity, coordinated an open session entitled "Qaggiq: Facilitating Discussions o...

In fall 2025, UAA researchers held focus groups to talk to Anchorage municipality residents about their attitudes towards a wildfire mitigation technique called fuel treatments. Findings indicated res...

This summer, 30 students from four continents came to Bodø for Nord University's course Sustainable Blue Growth in the High North. Full story: https://www.nord.no/en/news/they-came-from-four-continen...

Middle East uncertainty poses ‘apocalyptic’ risks for rural communities, boosts LNG pipeline prospects.

As the Institute of Social and Economic Research celebrates its 65th anniversary, its past and present directors join us for a discussion.

While wildfires can be beneficial and part of a natural process, there have been numerous instances around the world, particularly in recent years, where wildfires have had devastating consequences fo...