About 500 people are in Anchorage this week for the Alaska Travel Industry Association’s convention and trade show.
Economy
2012’s cruise season was up, but not everywhere
More cruise ship tourists visited Alaska this year than last. But some ports did better than others.
Amalga Harbor Road closure moved up
Instead of being closed next Monday, Amalga Harbor Road will be closed Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while DOT installs two prefabricated bridges over sections of Peterson Creek.
Health care to lead job growth through 2020
Alaska is expected to add nearly 39,000 new jobs over the next decade, with nearly a third in the ealth care and social service industry.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to roadless rule
The high court’s decision not to hear a challenge brought by the state of Wyoming and the Colorado Mining Association means the state of Alaska has the only pending lawsuit against the Clinton-era roadless rule.
Sealaska Heritage gets education & Soboleff Center grants
Sealaska Heritage Institute has received a total of $4.5 million for educational programs and the Walter Soboleff Center to be built in downtown Juneau.