I was born and raised in Alaska. People are often surprised to learn about what my life there was really like.

As someone who grew up in Alaska, I've met a lot of other Americans who are surprised about what my upbringing and lifestyle ...
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Woman living semi off-grid in rural Alaska reveals the three riskiest parts of her daily life

Life in rural Alaska looks like a postcard until you zoom in on the details that do not make it into the travel brochures.
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Health care takes big toll on cost of living in Alaska’s cities, report shows

Alaska’s three biggest cities have the highest health care costs among the nation’s urban areas, with costs that are about 50% higher than the U.S. urban average, a state analysis shows. The findings, ...
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In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — For many Americans, ...
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Here's How Much You Could Get Paid for Living in Alaska

Since 1982, residents of Alaska have received a combined $31.3 billion from the Alaska Permanent Fund, a unique revenue-sharing program fueled by oil and mineral royalties. As the largest sovereign ...