Nome Gold Dredging: Regulatory Reality
by Alexandra Kay | Feb 17, 2026
Nome Gold Dredging: Regulatory Reality
by Alexandra Kay | Feb 16, 2026
Atlas of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Balances Shared Ocean Resources
A three-year federal review identifies seventy-seven sites on Alaska’s southern coast that might be suitable for shellfish and seaweed cultivation.
Midtown Fred Meyer Wins 2025 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge
The Fred Meyer store on Northern Lights Boulevard won the Alaska Division of Agriculture’s 2025 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge.
Private Construction Promises Strong Season; Questions Remain for Public Spending
Private sector construction spending is forecast to outweigh the public sector in 2026 while industry officials ask the Alaska Legislature for matching funds.
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Wells Fargo Welcomes HOPE Inside for Financial Coaching
A partnership with the national nonprofit Operation HOPE puts financial coaches inside the Midtown Anchorage headquarters branch of Wells Fargo bank.
From Candlemaking to a Kokhanok Campground, Six Win Marketplace Competitions
Six Alaska Native entrepreneurs win business-boosting awards of up to $20,000 in the multi-region Alaska Marketplace business plan competition.
The Side Quest Puts Board Games Front and Center
Games aren’t for sale, and the coffee is limited, yet The Side Quest brings the board game café experience to Anchorage with a new shop near Midtown.
UIC Stands Up Road-Accessible Vertical Contractor, Iglu Construction
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation adds Iglu Construction as a Railbelt builder, a different specialty compared to sister subsidiaries UIC Construction, UIC Nappairit, and UMIAQ Design.
GCI Declares Airraq Network Phase One Complete
GCI celebrates completing the first phase of the Airraq Network, a digital fiber extension to reach 11,800 Western Alaskans.
R&M Consultants, Inc. Opens Wasilla Office
R&M Consultants expanded its Alaska footprint from three to four offices, opening a Wasilla location to better meet clients’ multidisciplinary engineering needs.
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February 24, 2026
Juneau Mining Forum
The 4th annual Juneau Mining Forum will provide an opportunity for Alaska Miners Association members to gather, hear presentations from local mining companies, discuss federal mining policy changes, and hear from Alaska contractor businesses that depend on mining.
February 25, 2026
Mat-Su Transportation Fair
Visit the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Fair to learn about more than 100 road, rail, pedestrian, air, and safety projects happening across Mat-Su.
February 25, 2026 – February 26, 2026
Juneau Economic Development Council Innovation Summit
The Juneau Economic Development Council Innovation Summit is an immersive experience that will explore how Alaska’s rapidly changing demographics affect business, the workforce, and the economy.
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More New Execs Join Alaska Regional Hospital Leadership Team
Alaska Regional Hospital During the first year under a new CEO at Alaska Regional Hospital, more new leaders have joined the administrative team.Join the Conversation Discuss and share your feedback on the social post Have you been effected by companies looking to the...
Three Promotions at R&M Consultants
R&M Consultants promoted Courtney Maillet, Mikey Auza, and Bryant Wright to new positions in accounting and planning.
Squires Named VP at Roger Hickel Contracting
The leadership team at Roger Hickel Contracting now includes Kris Squires as Vice President in charge of estimating, project management, and business development.
Nome Gold Dredging: Regulatory Reality
Bering Sea Gold shows TV viewers the Alaskans who dredge for gold offshore of Nome. While the show covers the drama, how is this activity regulated?
Patching the Fabric Hole
When JoAnn Fabrics closed all its stores, including three in Alaska, sewers and crafters immediately felt the loss. In response, a few entrepreneurs are trying to stitch the market back together.
Characteristics of Leadership: Hubris
The series exploring key characteristics of leadership tackles the pitfall of hubris, with an experienced executive weighing in with advice.
The Safety Corner: Avoiding Arborist Accidents
Forestry work is inherently dangerous, but it can be performed safely. Sean Dewalt explains how effective oversight and supportive management help arborists maintain a positive climate.
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.
