by Ashley Mowreader | May 14, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Jobs, Newest
In remote Anchorage, finding quality workers can be a challenge. Industry is booming in the region, with new investments in oil, gas and the nation’s first graphite mine, which means jobs are plentiful, but laborers more scarce for other critical jobs, especially...
by Ashley Mowreader | May 14, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Jobs, Newest
The U.S. job market demonstrated resiliency in April, ducking macroeconomic pressures from the war in Iran and high gas prices while adding jobs in key sectors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest data, published Friday, showed the U.S. logged 115,000 new jobs this...
by Irene Milanez | May 12, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Jobs
U.S. job growth remained steady in April, with gains concentrated mainly in healthcare, offering a sign of a resilient, but cautious labor market amid the war in Iran. The Labor Department reported on Friday that employers had added 115,000 jobs last month, exceeding...
by Ashley Mowreader | Mar 29, 2026 | Economy, Jobs
After a depressed February, the U.S. job market is expected to rebound at least slightly in March, signaling that the economy remains solid amid a season of uncertainty. Economists predict upcoming federal employment data to show an increase of 57,000 jobs—reversing...
by Cherry Salazar | Aug 2, 2025 | Economy, Featured, Immigration, Jobs, Newest
The U.S. labor market once again defied expectations in the face of President Donald Trump’s second-term unprecedented policy changes — only this time, cooling more sharply than anticipated. American employers added 73,000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Rhyannon Bartlett-Imadegawa | May 7, 2025 | Economy, Jobs
Job gains continued at a steady pace in April, but the ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s disruptive economic policies are starting to show. U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures published Friday. The...
