By Stapleton, Rob The Port of Anchorage is considering increasing its tariffs, prompting shippers to review their expenses, which likely means shipping costs are about to rise with the next tide.

By Campbell, Melissa Virtually everything Alaskans use - from the furniture they sit on to the car in the driveway and the window they looked out of to see it comes via ports in Washington state. Many refer to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle as "Alaska's lifeline." They're not far off.