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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

It's a refrain echoed by nearly all recent arrivals to Alaska: "Why is everything so expensive here?" Like many questions, there's an easy answer and a more complete one. The easy answer is that ...

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.

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 ...