Tongass Trading Company: A Lasting Legacy in the First City
by Katie Pesznecker | Jun 30, 2025
Second Minimum Wage Hike of 2025 Arrives on July 1
Minimum wage earners get a raise, effective July 1. A ballot measure increases the hourly rate to $13, on the way to $15 per hour by 2027.
Glenfarne Brings Thailand into Alaska LNG Pipeline Project
Thailand’s national oil company PTT signed a cooperation agreement to buy one-tenth of Alaska LNG’s export capacity, once the gasline is built.
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CYBER Express Wash Cuts Ribbon on High-Tech Auto Detailing Center
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Alaska and United Arab Emirates Share Focus on Energy and Generational Resilience
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Nova Minerals Begins Antimony Drilling Project
Australian company Nova Minerals drills at its Stibium prospect, targeting gold and antimony, with a possible Port MacKenzie production hub.
NorthLink’s Air Cargo Terminal Moves Forward with Tax Incentive Approval
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Palmer Community Foundation Distributes $20,000 in Grants for Hyper-Local Needs
Palmer Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2025 grant program, under the umbrella of the Alaska Community Foundation.
EV Maker Lucid Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Alaska-Sourced Graphite
Graphite One signs agreement to provide Alaska-mined graphite for use in electric vehicle production at Lucid Motors’ Arizona plant.
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The Resource Development Council is thrilled to be celebrating fifty years of supporting Alaska’s resource industries, and it invites members and nonmembers to celebrate this milestone.
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Chelsea Diggs applies her account management experience as the newest Account Manager at Alaska Business Publishing Company, selling advertising for the magazine and website.
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Tongass Trading Company: A Lasting Legacy in the First City
Tongass Trading Co. has been supplying Alaskans for 125 years and has evolved to be an essential part of the Southeast economy. Learn more about the newest transformation of this iconic Ketchikan retailer.
New Valley MVP: Mat-Su Borough Gets a Metropolitan Planning Organization
Mat-Su Valley Planning for Transportation is the state’s newest metropolitan planning organization, reflecting growth in the region.
The Safety Corner: The Continually Emerging Risk of Wildfire
Wildfire exposure in Alaska has been an emerging risk for more than two decades. Sean Dewalt explains how Alaskans can take actions to reduce the severity of property losses.
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Remote work lets employees plan longer vacations while handling on-the-job duties from afar. How can Alaska’s tourism industry take advantage of this trend?
Building a Relationship Network for Uncertain Times
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