Hut Away from Home
by Amy Newman | Jan 19, 2026
Hut Away from Home
by Amy Newman | Jan 19, 2026
City Hall Sets Example for Anchorage Real Estate Resurgence
The Municipality of Anchorage finally owns City Hall, a transaction that exemplifies the mayor’s goal of adding to the city’s housing stock.
ASRC Federal Wins $2.3B Military Logistics Contract
ASRC Federal, a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, won a $2.3 billion, five-year contract to continue managing military chemical and oil supplies.
Generations Southeast Vocational Training Center Signs Up to Fill Shipyard Workforce
Generations Southeast Vocational Training Center signed a deal with the owner and operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard to promote workforce development.
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Kinross Alaska Launches Manh Choh Community Fund with $1M Legacy Gift
Kinross Alaska creates Manh Choh Community Fund and seeds it with $1 million to benefit eight communities in the Tanana region.
Private Infrastructure Funding Team Builds a Case for Port MacKenzie Rail Project
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation signs with two Australian firms to make a case for completing Port MacKenzie Rail Extension.
Donlin Gold Signs Up for Alaska LNG Pipeline Gas
Glenfarne and Donlin Gold signed a letter of intent to supply natural gas to power the mine site, uniting two of Alaska’s long-sought megaprojects.
A Christmas Gift: M/V Kennicott Returns to Service
The state ferry M/V Kennicott returned to service after a generator project and overall refresh; now M/V Columbia goes into annual overhaul.
Fleet Order for 100+ 737s the Largest in Alaska Airlines History
Alaska Airlines executed an option to order 105 new Boeing 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft, while also unveiling a new global livery design.
NANA Acquires Drake Construction, Expanding Infrastructure Capabilities
NANA Regional Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Drake Construction, a Kotzebue-based general contractor.
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January 20, 2026 – January 22, 2026
Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit
The Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit welcomes new entrants of any age who are interested in learning more about owning and operating a commercial fishing business.
January 26, 2026
2026 Alaska Marine Science Symposium
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium, Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for more than thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaska waters.
January 14, 2026 – January 16, 2026
2026 Alaska Wholesale Gift Show
The Alaska Wholesale Gift Show is the premier event dedicated to showcasing wholesale artisans and producers, connecting them with Alaska’s vibrant tourism and retail sectors.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
Alaska Pacific University
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
ASRC Energy Remediation
Chugach Alaska Promotes Holdings President, Communications Exec
The Alaska Native corporation for the Prince William Sound region has a new person in charge of its holding company and a new head of communications.
Evans Becomes North Pacific Fisheries Management Council’s Fifth Executive Director
The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council promoted Diana Evans to become the federal regulatory panel’s fifth-ever Executive Director.
RDC’s Hajdukovich Elevated to Executive Director
Experienced military advisor Connor Hajdukovich can remove “interim” from his title as Executive Director of the Resource Development Council for Alaska.
Hut Away from Home
Workers rotate through micro towns established for the oil and gas, mining, or construction industries. Learn about life in mancamps and the contractors that support them.
2026 Alaska Business Hall of Fame
Five new inductees to the Alaska Business Hall of Fame share some odd coincidences. Meet the leaders honored for their lifelong support of Alaska’s economy and for commitment to Junior Achievement of Alaska.
Characteristics of Leadership: Ego
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership will interview knowledgeable Alaskans and share their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the pitfalls of out-of-control ego.
Training Creates Potential; Practice Builds Value
Training alone is insufficient; without a system of skill development, learning lingers as unrealized potential. Brian Walch shows how managers can turn learning into lasting results.
The Safety Corner: Safety Training
Risk professionals generally agree that safety training is crucial. Sean Dewalt explains how specific, effective, and personalized training can reduce risk and improve productivity.
