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Time Equities sees possibility for more stores at the mall.

Air travel was subdued in January and February by the omicron variant. But travelers came back in March.

Just three of the building’s floors are occupied after BP Exploration left the state and Hilcorp Alaska said it wouldn’t move in. “It’s still very pleasant here, as much as any ghost town can be,” said one person working there.

Alaska Airlines said “guests whose behavior was particularly egregious” during the pandemic will remain banned.

Workplace advice: Employers having trouble finding workers should not write a job posting that reads like every other employer’s ad.

The facility features a series of heated and cold outdoor pools, massage therapy and other amenities.

Alaska had about 6,800 more jobs last month than in March 2021 but about 11,900 fewer jobs than in March 2019, before the pandemic, according to the report released Friday.

Like the U.S. seafood industry, Russian companies rely heavily on China to process their catch. Once there, the seafood can be re-exported to the U.S. as a “product of China.”

Visits to Nome grew along with interest in the Arctic. Then COVID-19 stopped the ships. Now the war is bringing new problems.

Environmentalists and natural gas advocates say the initiative could also bolster a host of LNG export terminals proposed from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Alaska.

Alaska tourism companies have boosted pay and incentives to prepare for a potentially record-breaking season. But short of workers, many are afraid they won’t be able to operate fully.

The airline industry as a whole is short on pilots, but the problem has become particularly acute at Alaska.

As many white-collar employees enter a third year of working from home, lawsuits demanding reimbursement for home-office expenses are on the rise.

The federal government is strengthening enforcement of laws regarding misclassification of employees as contractors.

The airline may have a long climb to get above the clouds now shrouding its reputation for warm and reliable service. Alaska is short not only of pilots but also of flight attendants and customer service reps.

Staffing shortages have been largely to blame for hundreds of cancellations that have delayed or stranded tens of thousands of passengers.

The shop said that it’s closing and selling everything. One of its co-owners said that inflation and other economic headwinds have made it more difficult to operate.

Fish and Game predicts a record run of 75 million salmon. The amount available for harvest is also expected to set a record, raising questions about processing capacity.

Staffing shortages have been largely to blame for hundreds of cancellations that have delayed or stranded tens of thousands of passengers.

A toxic workplace culture ranks much higher than pay in retaining employees, according to a recent major research project.