National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy
The National Park Service reports that 3.3 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023.
Government
Alaska Congressional Delegation Asks for Transboundary Protection
The Alaska Congressional delegation urges the Biden administration to more forcefully protect transboundary rivers that flow from Canada into Alaska.
Labor Shortage as a National Security Issue
As with many civilian employers, the US military struggles to fill jobs, such as child care providers, to keep warfighters mission ready.
Alaska Employment: Construction Job Growth Offsets Seafood Processing Losses in July
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.5 percent for a third month in a row despite 6,900 more jobs than in July 2023.
Timber Sale, Nursing Permit Bills Signed into Law
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed legislation addressing healthcare, timber sales, military affairs, and motor vehicles.
Alaska Awarded $38.6M for Heat Pumps in Coastal Communities
A $38.6 million federal grant will help about 6,100 households in southern and central Alaska install heat pumps.