The Haines unemployment rate remained one of the highest in the state in June, according to statistics released by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
The unemployment rate in Haines dropped to 20% in June, down 2.6% from May, a difference of six fewer unemployment claims. Although, state economist Karinne Wiebold said a difference this small at the borough level is somewhat unreliable.
The Haines unemployment rate remains significantly elevated compared to last…
