Some of Alaska’s largest pollock processors are abandoning a foreign worker visa program that once supplied up to half their workforce, citing rising costs and uncertainty under stricter immigration policies.
Economy
Alaska offers free rocks and dirt, helping big state-backed construction projects
The proposed Ambler Road and the Alaska natural gas pipeline could benefit from a change in state regulations that would save them millions in costs.
Public comment period for proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal closes Friday
This comment period is for phase 1 of the project, which is set to break ground this summer.
Fred Meyer, other Juneau businesses close doors amid snow load concerns
A spokesperson says the closure is “out of an abundance of caution” while staff remove snow and address building maintenance. They did not say when Fred Meyer would reopen.
Report shows negative job growth in Southeast due to federal layoffs, population decline
Economists say the Trump administration’s continuous push to shrink the federal workforce and reduce government spending will counter job growth in the Southeast region.
Alaska Airlines works to fix issue that left Club 49 members with hefty baggage fees
A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage policy went into effect on Jan. 3.