Alaska Employment: Job Count Rises by 1.6% in February, Unemployment Rate Flat
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.7 percent in February, even as total employment grew by 1.6 percent compared to a year earlier.
Government
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
The late former US Senator’s legacy in global security lives on at the newest DOD center at JBER, fostering Arctic security collaboration among military and civilian leaders.
Alaska Department of Transportation Proposes Study of Ferry Terminal in Hyder
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities wants to study a new ferry terminal in Hyder for alternative access to Canada.
Perfect Cybersecurity Score for Cape Fox Corporation as Defense Contractor
Cape Fox Corporation aces Department of Defense Cybersecurity certification, positioning itself well for defense contracting opportunities.
New Alliance to Implement Statewide Workforce Development Plan
The Alaska Workforce Alliance is a new initiative of the Alaska Safety Alliance to implement the latest comprehensive plan to address critical labor shortages.
Governor Signs Railroad Bond Authority for Seward Cruise Terminal
After a veto on a technicality last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation extending the Alaska Railroad’s bond authority to $135 million for a new Seward Cruise Terminal.