A look at an economy in the remote North

Volatile energy prices and a new geographic study

A story that mirrors Alaska's

Alaska's 100 largest private employers in 2008- Wal-Mart becomes the state's second-largest

Home health care aide occupations are growing fast

Fishing then- fishing now

A historical connection between the two

State and local estimates

Assessing and training the gas line work force

Work-related deaths decline