JUNEAU, Alaska — September’s job count was 3.8 percent above September 2020, an increase of 11,600 but still 25,500 jobs below September 2019 levels. Industries hit hardest by COVID-19 grew the most, although few have regained pre-pandemic job levels. Leisure and hospitality added 4,700 jobs compared to last September but remained 9,000 below September 2019. […]
OVERVIEW – 1,024 new cases | 1 death | 242 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 59.6% of Alaskans 12+ vaccinated TAKE ACTION – Choosing to get vaccinated is the single most important action you can take to protect yourself and your community and to keep our economy strong. Learn more about the vaccines at covidvax.alaska.gov and […]
Tuesday, Congressman Young released the following video message reflecting on Chantelle’s op-ed and calling on Alaskans to take her message seriously: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, Alaska Congressman Don Young released video remarks echoing the recent message shared by Alaskan Chantelle Pence, author of a recent op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News titled Eat the fat: honoring our harvest […]
October 21, at 10:21am Alaskans can practice earthquake safety JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Shakeout is an international Drop, Cover, Hold On drill that is conducted every year to help people in earthquake vulnerable areas practice the proper earthquake safety action. This year the Great Alaska Shakeout will be held on October 21, at […]