JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in July, unchanged from the previous month. The comparable national rate was 4.9 percent, also unchanged. July’s unadjusted rate was 6.1 percent, down from June’s 6.7 percent. This six-tenths of a percentage point drop is typical of Alaska’s summer pattern. Kusilvak Census Area had the highest […]
Following an investigation by the Anchorage Police Department, the department has obtained warrants for Kidnapping, Assault, and Sexual Assault in an August 14th case that involves three suspects in an August 14th case. Warrants for the arrest of Jean Vagao, Serge Azede II, and William Burgess were issued on August 18th, and since that time, […]
As all votes are accounted for in the Alaska 2016 Primary, top spots in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House remain unchanged, but some changes have been made in the State Senate and House. Senator Lisa Murkowski took the Republican ticket in a landslide bringing in 35,092 votes on Tuesday, almost 30,000 votes over her […]
Alaska’s prevalence of alcohol dependence and abuse is 14 percent, twice the national average. Now, a new online resource aims to help Alaskans learn more about alcohol abuse, treatment options and the journey to recovery. RecoverAlaska.org, a partnership with United Way of Anchorage and Alaska 2-1-1, provides Alaskans with help and hope as they navigate […]