WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer spending rebound in October, rising by a solid 1.3%, but inflation was up as well, rising over the past year at the fastest pace in more than three decades.
The jump in consumer spending last month was double the 0.6% gain in September, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Consumer prices were up 5% compared to a year ago, the fastest 12-month gain since the 12 months ending in November 1990.
39th Public Market wraps up; organizer calls it most successful
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - With a wrap to the 39th public market in Juneau, organizer Peter Metcalfe wrote it off as their most successful public market of the 39 they have produced.
Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament Canceled
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - For the third consecutive year the Annual Juneau Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament has been canceled due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic difficulties it has caused for supporting communities and concerns for the safety of those attending.
Four lawsuits filed over property tax assessments
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A number of property owners, who have appealed to the city after what they deemed to be a dramatic increase in property taxes, have went to court.
Anchorage couple sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution and money laundering
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Following a months long federal investigation into a drug ring in anchorage, two were sentenced to federal prison for distributing drugs and money laundering.
Application period for Wilderness Artists in Residence Program to open after the New Year
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The application period for the Wilderness Artists in Residence Program opens after the first of the year.
Wooch.een Tree in Juneau for Christmas Open House at Governor's Mansion
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Together Tree is in Juneau and is being prepared on the veranda of the Governor's House in time for the Christmas open house there December 7.
DNA matches body to Alaska man last seen alive in 1979
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say DNA and genome sequencing have identified a body found decades ago on Fire Island just west of Anchorage.
Alaska report provides details on COVID-19-related deaths
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state health department reports that many of the people whose deaths were caused by or associated with COVID-19 in Alaska between January 2020 through September 2021 had at least one underlying medical condition.
COVID-19 update 12-1
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - 6 new resident cases of COVID-19 were reported today by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. According to Juneau Public Health, the community has around 68 active cases, 19 cases in kids under age 12, mostly in kids ages 0-6. The Juneau School District reported one new case at Glacier Valley School
Ketchikan begins budget process for next year
Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Ketchikan City Council took its first look at the budget for next year while concerns loom over the tourism season.
Juneau's economy on the rebound
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Data indicates that Juneau's economy has recovered in 2021.
Former Alaska Senate president Giessel to seek office again
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Former Alaska Senate President Cathy Giessel plans to run for the Senate next year.
Sitka Ham Amateur Radio Klub - SHARK - meets 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Sitka Sportsman's Association: 5211 Halibut Point Road. All interested in ham radio are welcome. For information contact Darryl Ault AL7W at 738-4539, [email protected] or visit the Facebook Group.
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