December 2018
In This Issue
Newtok to Mertarvik
December 2018
How an entire village is being evicted by climate change
In October, the Yup’ik community of Newtok braced itself to lose four homes to rapid erosion as storms from the southeast removed dozens of feet of shoreline no longer protected by ice and permafrost due to climate change. During a three-day storm at the beginning of October, twenty feet of shoreline was lost, putting the closest homes within twenty-five feet of the Ningliq River.
December 2018
The Most Stable Industry in Alaska
Job security is likely not a concern for those working in the healthcare industry, either as caregivers or tangentially constructing healthcare facilities.
Lt. Governor Meyer Appoints Gail Fenumiai as Elections Director
Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer has appointed Gail Fenumiai as director of the Alaska Division of Elections.
TOTE Maritime Names Alex Hofeling New Vice President and General Manager in Alaska
ANCHORAGE—Alex Hofeling has been selected as the next Vice President and General Manager for TOTE Maritime’s Alaska office and operations. In this role, Hofeling will oversee both the Anchorage and Fairbanks offices.
GCI’s Heather Handyside Promoted to Vice President of Corporate Communications and Community Engagement
ANCHORAGE—GCI recently promoted Heather Handyside to Vice President of Corporate Communications and Community Engagement (CCCE) within the company’s Legal and Policy department.
Star of ‘Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet’ Joins AWCC Team
PORTAGE, AK—Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center welcomed Dr. Michelle Oakley as the newest addition to the Animal Care staff.
Connecting to Healthcare
Three of the greatest barriers of entry for women to access healthcare in Alaska are education, time, and financial restraints—whether perceived or actual.
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