Baby boomers are aging out of jobs they long dominated like builders, farmers, mechanics Young workers aren’t clamoring to take their place.
Education
‘Black Lives in Alaska’ highlights more than 150 years of African American history
Despite their small population, Black Alaskans have a history in the state that stretches back more than a century.
Birth rate data shows kindergarten enrollment likely to remain low in Juneau
The district projected 390 kindergarteners would start this fall. Instead, just 282 did.
Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget continues years-long trend of flat funding for Alaska schools
Alaska school districts have decried the continued flat funding, saying it’s leading to large budget deficits.
Juneau School District extends contract with food vendor
The Juneau School District has extended its contract with the food vendor whose worker mistakenly delivered floor sealant to a food warehouse this summer.
Indigenous languages will get the spotlight at Kenai schools’ film fest
The February festival will showcase short, locally made films that feature Alaska Native languages like Dena’ina. Those films will later be stored for future use by tribal organizations and schools.
Juneau teachers union declares impasse in contract negotiations with district
The district proposed cutting its monthly contributions to health premiums by $434 — more than a 25% decrease.
University of Alaska graduate student employees seek to unionize
The Alaskan Graduate Workers Association would represent 425 academic student employees.
Iconic Fairbanks satellite dish helps map floods thousands of miles away
The Alaska Satellite Facility’s chief scientist talks about using satellites to map what’s happening on the ground in flood-prone areas, even if they’re covered by trees or clouds.
Juneau kindergartners play paper violins as part of music and Lingít language program
The performance is part of a language and music program for kindergartners and first graders.