State lawmakers propose ban on PBDE flame retardants

While there's no question among safety advocates that flame retardants save lives, renewed health concerns about some retardants are causing...

Pet-pampering stores poised to expand

Pet stores are a multi-million-dollar business nationwide -- one that’s growing because people love their pets. With the number of...

New programs at Hilltop aim to save parents money

More snow typically means more fun for Alaska kids and many adults as well. Just look up toward the hills and you can almost feel the...

No clear solution to cloudy dishwasher glasses

The dishwasher is supposed to clean your dishes and glasses, but recently consumers have been discovering clean glasses are coming out...

Health insurance open enrollment offers risks, opportunities

In a recent survey, more than half of those polled said it's easier to read Shakespeare than their health benefits book. Since the Bard...

Police, BBB suggest cell-phone identity theft precautions

As cell phones evolve, consumer advocates and law enforcement warn that because they're now much more than phones, users are more at risk of...

Car care can stretch intervals between oil changes

It’s a frequently repeated automotive guideline: change your oil every 3,000 miles. But with newer and more efficient cars, some are...

Keeping cars can keep you in the black

If you're trying to save money, slash debt or simply give yourself a challenge, one place to start is with your car. Don't give up on it...

Tips on spending -- or saving -- your PFD

It's the talk all over Alaska: how to spend that upcoming Permanent Fund Dividend check. But consumer credit counselors suggest that...

FDA takes up weight loss drugs

Finding easier ways to lose weight is a major focus for many Americans, and the Food and Drug Administration is weighing the risks and...

New study shows computer use not so bad for pre-teens

While too much computer time has been linked to overweight kids, a new study shows that for pre-teens, computer use isn’t as bad as...

IIHS releases ratings for 72 car booster seats

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is reporting concerns about some booster car seats on the market, saying they aren't doing the...

Alaska State Fair offers several discounts

Vendors are getting ready for another year at the Alaska State Fair. According to fair officials, each visitor spends an average of $50 -- a...

Health care scams target unwary consumers

You've likely seen or heard ads offering health coverage and medical discounts for low monthly fees.

Subsistence diet not safe from toxins

They're in the foods we eat and the toys our children play with, that's why the safety watchdog group, Alaska Community Action on Toxics, is...

Appliance rebates to come to disabled Alaskans

From cars to refrigerators, there's a new federal rebate program in the works that could help upgrade energy-zapping appliances.

2010 already has long list of recalls including cribs, strollers

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has a long list of recalls.

Consumer warnings out on toxic cheap jewelry, charity scams

From a warning from the Consumer Product Safety Commission about cheap jewelry to local targets for international fraud, consumer issues are...

A different kind of resolution: Financial fitness

New Year's resolutions: Some say they're made to be broken. But others believe to make anything work, you have to set those goals.

Tips to prevent roadside disasters

Across the nation, AAA is expecting more families to take to the road for the July 4 weekend -- about 17 percent more than...

Consumer roundup: from cell phones to cosmetics

New reports regarding cutting edge cell phones and cosmetics give consumers some concerns.

Local dealerships give tips about recalled Toyotas

A fix for a sticky accelerator is on the way to local Toyota dealerships.