Archive of: Alaska Features

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Occupational forecast: Top Jobs Are in Healthcare

Alaskans will find opportunities in a range of occupations over the next decade, but a disproportionate share will be in the health care arena. Of the 50 highest-growth occupations, 47 are health care-related — and this growing demand is largely driven by an aging population.

Todd Mosher, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Companies at the 2012 Veterans and Military Spouses Job Fair

Remote gold operations pick up pace

High gold prices have stimulated Alaska mining projects including several in remote areas.

Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Point Thomson gets approval from Corps

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued its record of decision and a Section 404 dredge and fill permit for ExxonMobil’s big Point Thomson gas project Oct. 26, but the company said it is still working to secure additional permits before saying it can begin construction this winter.

Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Pier 1 Imports opens newest store in Fairbanks

Pier 1 Imports opened its northernmost store in Fairbanks on Oct. 29, with a new look for one of the home furnishings retailer’s newest outlets, said Executive Vice President Sharon Leite.

Elwood Brehmer, Alaska Journal of Commerce

TERRA network improving health care

For some rural communities, better telecommunications means better healthcare.

Molly Dischner, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Annual Day of Caring draws 800 volunteers

United Way of Anchorage gathered more than 800 volunteers for its 19th annual Day of Caring in September, a day devoted to giving Anchorage corporations an avenue to give back to their community, Christine Gire, communications manager for the non-profit, said.

Elwood Brehmer, Alaska Journal of Commerce

AFN convention packs ‘em in – thousands jam Dena’ina

The annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention brought thousands of visitors to Anchorage Oct. 17 through Oct. 20, packing the Dena’ina Center in the city’s downtown and restaurants and retail stores.

Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce

Late, missing payments frustrate pilots working for DOI

Troy Cambier is a pilot for hire. He is owner and operator of Chena River Aviation, based in Fairbanks. Cambier flies his four-seat Robinson R-44 helicopter throughout Alaska filling a transportation void wherever it’s found.

Elwood Brehmer, Alaska Journal of Commerce