February Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Trend
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development puts the seasonally adjusted figure for February at 5.4 percent, down from 5.7 in December.
Government
Block 96 Flats to Bring More Homes to Downtown Anchorage
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction on the Block 96 Flats project at 8th Avenue and K Street.
NOAA Fisheries Names New Alaska Regional Administrator
For the first time in over two decades, the Alaska region of NOAA Fisheries gets a new top administrator.
Corps of Engineers – Alaska District Welcomes New Deputy Chief of Regulatory Division
Sara Longan assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of the Regulatory Division for the US Army Corps of Engineers–Alaska District in January.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Is Splitting, By Executive Order
Effective July 1, the Department of Health will focus on programs and payments while the Department of Family and Community Services will oversee state-run care facilities.
Uluao “Junior” Aumavae Confirmed as Anchorage’s Second Chief Equity Officer
The Anchorage Assembly unanimously confirmed Uluao “Junior” Aumavae as the Municipality of Anchorage’s Chief Equity Officer.