State Forestry Offering Virtual Wildland Firefighting Class
Online training sessions in February would qualify crews for the summer wildfire season.
Government
Federal Funds Pay for Port of Nome, Other Major Projects
Major construction projects in Alaska get an infusion of nearly $1 billion in federal funds. The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District received authorization and funding for an array of civil works.
December Unemployment Rate Down, Yet Alaskans Quit in Record Numbers
Alaska’s unemployment rate went down to 5.7 in December compared to the previous month, but the state’s voluntary quit rate of 3.8 percent was the highest in the nation for all of 2021.
Julie Sande Appointed State Commerce Commissioner
Governor Mike Dunleavy named Julie Sande as his choice to lead the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED).
2021 Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards Recognize Nine Alaskans
Annual arts and humanities awards recognize the advocates, artists, educators, and historians who have used their craft and passion to support and inspire others.
Alaska’s Population Grows Slightly for the First Time in Five Years
Alaska’s population increased one-tenth of a percent for the fiscal year ending July 2021, with net births outpacing out-migration.