Laura. When I focus in, all I can get is a strong feeling that you should “go.” I don’t think your three CA jobs are as secure as you think. I think one wants to let you go when you catch up on some tedious work that no one else wants to do.
Make as many connection in Alaska as you can. It will be an adjustment, like a culture shock and you may regret it at first but you will adjust and like it and may stay all year.