JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska’s total employment was down by an estimated 1.3 percent in October compared to October 2016, a loss of about 4,100 jobs. While the state continues to shed jobs, over-the-year losses have gradually slowed in 2017. The largest loss during the current downturn was -2.6 percent in fall 2016. Oil and gas employment was […]
JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska’s total employment was down by an estimated 1.3 percent in September compared to September 2016, a loss of about 4,600 jobs. Over-the-year job losses have gradually gotten smaller in 2017, however. The largest losses during the current downturn were in the fall of 2016 at -2.6 percent. Oil and gas employment and construction […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska— Alaskans looking for summer employment have the opportunity to work in the seafood industry. More than 20 work locations throughout the state are seeking qualified applicants. The largest demand is for seafood processors, with approximately 1,400 positions to be filled, and salmon roe technicians, with an estimated 700 positions to be filled. The […]
Cancer & Diabetes Prevention and Support Forum with the Mayo Clinic A question that often arises is how we can better prevent and detect serious illness, such as cancer or diabetes. Some of the actions people can take to lower their risk of cancer are well known – eliminate tobacco use, maintain a healthy diet and […]