Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Seniors and teens becoming more important in Alaska’s workforce, statistics show
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon As Alaska’s population of working-age adults shrinks, according to economists, other demographic groups
Opinion: Protect small businesses by halting unemployment benefits to striking workers
By Tyler Dever National Federation of Independent Business As many small businesses struggle to find and retain qualified workers, several
Alaska job growth appeared to slow in May, according to state data
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman After months of robust increases Alaska employment growth slowed in the most recent data
How long can the left deceive the middle class
By William Haupt III The Center Square Democrats have a long history of maintaining control over the middle class by
Mat-Su to outpace Anchorage in population, job growth, state says
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Another 5,300 jobs are expected to be added in Alaska in 2025, according
Wages for Alaska workers are up, but total jobs remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The average hourly wage in Alaska was $33.60 in 2023, putting the state in
A new minimum wage, paid sick leave will make Alaska a better place to work and live
By Tony Knowles Spectrum I have both worked for hourly wages and for many years operated restaurant businesses paying hourly
State data: Alaska jobs grow, but out-migration of working-age adults continues
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska jobs grew at a 1.8% annual rate during August, down slightly from
Alaska jobs up 2% in July, fueled mainly by North Slope oil work
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska wage and salary employment was up 2% in July, continuing a steady trend
Do minimum wage hikes lead to more criminal activity?
By Samantha Fillmore Heartland Institute For decades, economists and sociologists have debated the pros and cons of minimum wage increases.
The GOP is pro-labor, union or not
By William Haupt III The Center Square "Low standards take pressure off teachers unions by accepting mediocrity and failure.
SPECTRUM: Faye-Brazel wrong choice for House District 10, Alaska
By TODD SMOLDON Despite the Democrats best efforts to suggest otherwise, there is only one clear choice for House District