Alaska’s summer hiring boom is in full effect. The economy added about 20,000 jobs in June, according to monthly employment statistics released Friday by the state Labor Department. State Economist Mali Abrahamson says the visitor industry led the way, adding more than 5,000 jobs from May to June. Tourism jobs were up more than 2,400…
Economy
Census data highlights Juneau’s gender wage gap problem
Men in Juneau earn significantly more money than women, according to an economic indicator in a recent JEDC newsletter. The Juneau Economic Development Council analyzed data from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey that shows men in the Capital City make 42 percent more than their female counterparts. Of course the problem isn’t unique…
Hoonah braces for ferry service disruption
The community of Hoonah will be without ferry service for two weeks in June as renovations are made to the transfer bridge and dock at the terminal.
Murkowski, Young post new Sealaska bills
Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young have introduced new versions of their Sealaska land-transfer bills. Murkowski’s measure was filed Tuesday, and Young’s was released Wednesday.Related Link: Hear the report and find links to bill information.
Sacred sites changed in Sealaska bill
The latest version of the Sealaska land-selection bill changes how sacred sites will be chosen. It also limits their size and how they can be used. But the change concerns some tribal leaders.Related Link: Find links to more information and reports.
Craig meeting attracts Sealaska bill critics
Most of the approximately 20 people speaking at Tuesday, Feb 22nd’s Craig community meeting on the Sealaska land-selection bill opposed parts of the measure. Some worried about damage to subsistence or commercial fisheries. Others were concerned about the future of Forest Service timber harvests. But most said the bill had improved since the last meeting…