Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
by Katie Pesznecker | May 11, 2026
Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
by Katie Pesznecker | May 11, 2026
Alaska Employment: Job Growth Trends Upward in March, Unemployment Rate Flat at 4.7%
Unemployment in Alaska held at 4.7 percent in March while government job cuts held overall employment growth since 2025 to 0.3 percent.
$115.4M Federal Funding Boost for Alaska Ports
Seven Alaska port projects receive a significant funding boost in the final funding year of the competitive federal port grant program.
Lawyer Chosen as 18th University of Alaska President
Matt Cooper, who was General Counsel for the University of Alaska until 2024, returns to the UA System as President, succeeding Pat Pitney after her retirement takes effect this month.
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Eight Startups Selected for Launch Alaska Portfolio
Remote Hands and Applied Atomics are the Alaska-grown companies among eight energy and tech startups taken under Launch Alaska’s wing.
The Alaska Club Fits Relaxation into Fitness with Nordic Spa
The newest hydro-recreation installation for The Alaska Club is a Nordic spa at its Tudor Road location in East Anchorage.
Alaska Employment: Job Growth Doubles in February, Unemployment Rate Flat at 4.7%
Unemployment in Alaska fell to 4.7 percent in February while government job cuts held overall employment growth in 2025 to 0.2 percent.
Small Offices, Mixed Shop/Office, and Large Leases in Demand in Mat-Su
The Mat-Su commercial real estate market, like state and national economy, is relatively flat so far this year, but there’s reason for hope.
Anchorage International Airport Ranks Top in US for Cargo, 3rd Globally
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport now ranks as busiest cargo airport in the US and third-busiest cargo airport worldwide.
GCI Acquires Quintillion in $310M Deal
GCI is acquiring Anchorage-based fiber optic company Quintillion from the private investment firm that bought it in 2023.
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May 12, 2026
Export University 101
Whether attendees are new to the world of exporting or looking to expand their knowledge, Export University 101 is a good fit.
May 18 – 21, 2026
2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference has become the premier gathering for people from across the entire energy and political spectrum.
May 19 – 21, 2026
Alaska Telecom Association 2026 Annual Meeting
Join Alaska Telecom Association, company board members, executives, and senior managers in Valdez for the 2026 annual meeting at the Valdez Civic Center, overlooking the waters of Port Valdez.
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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
Oxford Assaying & Refining
ASRC Energy Remediation
SBDC Finds New State Director at Sister Program CED
The new State Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center is Jared Reynolds, who moves in from down the hall, where he was Executive Director of the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development.
First Alaskans Institute Intern Returns as Communications Director
A former intern at First Alaskans Institute, Carissa Larson, returns to the statewide nonprofit advancing Alaska Native voices as its Communications Director.
Lawyer Chosen as 18th University of Alaska President
Matt Cooper, who was General Counsel for the University of Alaska until 2024, returns to the UA System as President, succeeding Pat Pitney after her retirement takes effect this month.
Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
New approaches to roads and pipelines, electric grids, and building technologies earned Doug Goering, Clay Koplin, and Tom Marsik their spots in the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.
Cosmic Perspective: Building the UAF Planetarium
The largest planetarium in Alaska just opened on the UAF campus. Trace the work that went into designing and building a state-of-the-art space theater.
Characteristics of Leadership: Disconnectedness
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the detachment caused by disconnectedness, with a business educator weighing in with advice.
The Human Alignment Problem
The latest AI tools enable organizations to turbocharge productivity, but can humans keep up? Woodrie Burich has tips for workflow integration.
The Safety Corner: Formalizing Plans
A formalized health and safety program is crucial. Sean Dewalt explains how to craft a written plan for any size of operation.
