Alaska is not a right-to-work state. But with a Republican dominated legislature and executive branch, it is seen as a state where legislation could pass.
Business
Juneau teachers win career & technical education awards
Four Juneau teachers and a community program partner have been recognized by the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education as 2013 Outstanding Teachers.
AEL&P parent company agrees to merger with Spokane-based Avista
Alaska Energy and Resources Company will join Avista subsidiary Avista Utilities by July 2014, pending the approval of state and federal regulators, as well as AERC shareholders.
Can logging switch to second-growth sooner?
Can Southeast’s timber industry survive while only logging second-growth forests? An Oregon research group says it can. And it could happen sooner than many expect.
Juneau Empire’s Director of Audience hopes to engage community
The Director of Audience at the Juneau Empire says the newspaper may be entering a period of stability.
Alaska Airlines alliance with Delta evolves into ‘frenemies’
A business partnership involving Alaska and Delta airlines is fraying around the edges.