Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
by Scott Rhode | Apr 27, 2026
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
by Scott Rhode | Apr 27, 2026
Identity Health Clinic Closes, Ending 49 Years of LGBTQ+ Services
Identity Health Clinic, a nonprofit in Anchorage specializing in care for LGBTQ+ patients, is closing after nearly fifty years in business, citing delayed Medicaid payments and other financial stresses.
Global Credit Union Brings Branch to Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, is opening a new branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
Alaska Employment: Job Count and Unemployment Rate Nearly Flat to Start 2026
Unemployment in Alaska stood at 4.8 percent in January while federal job cuts held overall employment growth in 2025 to 0.1 percent.
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Identity Health Clinic Closes, Ending 49 Years of LGBTQ+ Services
Identity Health Clinic, a nonprofit in Anchorage specializing in care for LGBTQ+ patients, is closing after nearly fifty years in business, citing delayed Medicaid payments and other financial stresses.
Global Credit Union Brings Branch to Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, is opening a new branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
Palmer Eatery Restructures While Preparing for Future Expansion
A popular Palmer restaurant finds a new home and gets permission to return to sit-down dining while awaiting its longer-term destiny.
The Agency Extends Global Brokerage Network with Anchorage Office
Global real estate brokerage The Agency is launching its first Alaska office in Anchorage, led by Managing Partners Emma Shibe and Bethany Weiser.
EV Charging Corridor Declared Complete
The Federal Highway Administration certified the Phase 1 charging corridor from Anchorage to Fairbanks as fully built out, unlocking funds for Phase 2 expansion.
NPRA Lease Sale Shows Industry’s Interest Points North
While a federal oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet fizzled, a sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska attracted eleven interested companies.
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May 1 – 3, 2026
Alaska Science of Reading Symposium
The 2026 Alaska Science of Reading Symposium brings educators, leaders, and partners together to continue Alaska’s shared climb toward strong, equitable literacy outcomes for every student.
May 1, 2026
Alaska Airlines Aviation Day
For the second consecutive year, Alaska Airlines is hosting Aviation Day in Anchorage at its hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
May 2 – 3, 2026
Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering
During the first weekend in May, Alaskans gather to celebrate aviation and plan for the upcoming flying season.
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AEDC Finds CEO at SBDC
AEDC named Jon Bittner, state director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center, to serve as President and CEO.
Manley Brautigam Bankston Adds Asset Protection Attorney
Haylee Brister joined the Anchorage-based law firm of Manley Brautigam Bankston as an Associate Attorney in the estate planning, tax law, and asset protection groups.
New Leadership at RSA Engineering
Channing Lillo is chosen as the new President of RSA Engineering, and Jeremy Maxie replaces him as Vice President, Electrical Department.
Cetacean Conservation Automation Innovation
Matson partnered with marine biologists to develop “WhaleSpotter,” an AI-driven thermal imaging technology to help ships steer clear of the ocean giants.
A Birch Grows in Downtown
When The Wildbirch Hotel officially opened in June 2025, it signaled an era of revitalization in Downtown Anchorage.
The Safety Corner: Safety Training
Risk professionals generally agree that safety training is crucial. Sean Dewalt explains how specific, effective, and personalized training can reduce risk and improve productivity.
Beyond Ten: A Proven Playbook for Growing from $10M to $50M
Guest author Chris Muntean shares insight and years of experience as to what steps business owners can pursue growth, notably those with a vision for their company to generate $50 million a year in revenue.
Career Stages
A career is an ongoing relationship, not just a job or position. Brian Walch shows how professional roles evolve through four stages.