This column was written by CBS News Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith. Alaska is an easy place to fall in love with. I've been up there a number of times, and every time I visit I encounter an ...

For those of you that may have missed our introduction article, your hosts at Planet Alaska are a mother/daughter duo. My mother is a writer and lives at Mickey’s Fish Camp in Wrangell. She has ...

Learn about ten Alaska cities where low living costs make it possible for retirees to get by using only their Social Security ...

Since Alaska is such a large state, making Texas and California look small by comparison, residents can choose from a wide range of living situations and locations. The cost of housing depends on the ...

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JUNEAU, Alaska — In the early 1960s, when Alaska had only recently become a state, lawmakers moved to the capital with their families. Many traveled to Juneau in a caravan of cars, swapping long ...

It’s been 23 years since singer-songwriter Howie Day released his debut album, “Australia.” Since then, the Bangor, Maine, native has toured the world and topped the charts with hits including ...

Teacher salaries in Alaska are not competitive when compared to much of the Lower 48, according to new research from the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Institute of Social and Economic Research.

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

A couple who relocated from the suburbs of New England to live in a remote, off-grid homestead in Alaska have opened up about the extreme lengths they go to in order to survive the brutal winter ...

From rugged mountains and breathtaking scenery to its remote communities, Alaska offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else — but practical financial planning is essential. Everyday expenses like housing ...

Seldovia is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with a population of 229. The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single ...