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Alaska to expect moderate job growth this year, report says, despite federal impacts
The oil and gas, health care and construction sectors will help drive job growth in 2026, according to state economists.
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $18M to Alaska Pacific University
The APU president said it is the largest unrestricted donation ever given to the small, private liberal arts college.
Southcentral Alaska utilities say cold snap didn’t strain winter gas supply, despite longer-term challenges
There is reason to be cautious as winter continues, a spokesperson with Enstar said.
Another initiative to repeal open primaries and ranked choice voting set for 2026 ballot
A Republican-led effort to repeal Alaska’s voting system has gathered enough signatures to put the question before voters again.
State attorney general presses Alaska Airlines on employee compliance with law enforcement
The airline said it does not discourage employees from cooperating with law enforcement, in policy or practice.
Alaska Family and Community Services commissioner leaves state post for Trump administration job
Kim Kovol has accepted a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.