The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually.
Economy
Allen Marine shutters overnight cruise company Alaskan Dream Cruises
Alaskan Dream Cruises announced Wednesday that it has ceased operations and cancelled all future sailings.
Perseverance Theatre postpones Anchorage run of spring show amid funding woes
Staff say the decision to postpone the latter leg of the show’s run came after a period of financial pressure on the national and local level.
Would Gov. Dunleavy’s fiscal plan solve Alaska’s long-running budget issues?
Lawmakers are scheduled to take public comment on the tax portion of Dunleavy’s plan Thursday evening.
Opponents of mining site near Haines target new owner at industry conference
The campaign came the same week that Vizsla announced plans for the project for this year – and touted a formal letter of support from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Southeast ferry riders call proposed Cascade Point terminal a ‘boondoggle’ in public comments
An overwhelming majority of more than 600 comments submitted to the state oppose the project, which would use public funding to facilitate transportation for private mining companies.