Federal Funds to Eyak for Spill Response Facility
Federal money for the Native Village of Eyak will pay for construction of a road to a spill response facility at Shepard Point, north of Cordova.
Government
Unemployment Rate Down Slightly in July
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.5 percent in July, down one-tenth of a percentage point from June.
Corps of Engineers Welcomes New District Counsel
Matthew Prieksat assumed duties as Legal Counsel for the US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District.
Soldotna Shepherds Honored as 2022 Farm Family of the Year
Alaska’s 2022 Farm Family of the Year title goes to Martha Merry, Amy Seitz, and Jane Conway of Soldotna, who own and operate Lancashire Farm.
National Park Service Names Deputy Regional Director for Alaska
The National Park Service (NPS) selected David Alberg, currently the head of the resource management, as Deputy Regional Director for Alaska.
$9.7M Federal Grant to Boost Healthcare Career Training in Alaska
The Alaska Primary Care Association is getting $9.7 million to expand job opportunities and improve Alaska’s healthcare sector through training programs.