Shifting Seas and Shaking Ground: Alaska's Economic and

Shifting Seas and Shaking Ground: Alaska's Economic and Environmental Challenges

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In this episode of Local First News, we report on the pressing issues impacting Alaska. Alaskans face significant economic and environmental challenges, from the $1.8 billion hit to the seafood industry and new tariffs for cruise passengers in Haines to over 400 earthquakes rattling the state. But first, we will update you on a potential Suicide Basin release in Juneau, with local experts confirming no immediate flood risk. Stay tuned as we explore how these events are shaping our capital city. Updates every hour live and on demand here.

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