Improving Inclusivity of Non-Apparent Disabilities
by Jamey Bradbury | Apr 13, 2026
Improving Inclusivity of Non-Apparent Disabilities
by Jamey Bradbury | Apr 13, 2026
First Franchise Sale for Waffles & Whatnot
Anchorage-based Waffles and Whatnot sold its first franchise, with head chef and general manager Kelvin Guzman taking over the Muldoon Road location.
Mat-Su Borough Partners with Coal Plant Developer Seeking Data Center Options
With help from the Mat-Su Borough, Terra Energy Center Corporation is seeking investors and industrial-scale electricity consumers for a proposed West Susitna coal-fired power.
Identity Health Clinic Closes, Ending 49 Years of LGBTQ+ Services
Identity Health Clinic, a nonprofit in Anchorage specializing in care for LGBTQ+ patients, is closing after nearly fifty years in business, citing delayed Medicaid payments and other financial stresses.
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Global Credit Union Brings Branch to Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, is opening a new branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
Alaska Employment: Job Count and Unemployment Rate Nearly Flat to Start 2026
Unemployment in Alaska stood at 4.8 percent in January while federal job cuts held overall employment growth in 2025 to 0.1 percent.
Huna Totem Finalizes Tidelands Lease for Áak’w Landing, a Fifth Juneau Cruise Dock
Huna Totem Corporation finalized a waterfront lease for its Áak’w Landing project to add a fifth cruise ship dock to downtown Juneau.
Aleut Reorganizes Environmental Consulting Team as Dedicated Subsidiary
Aleut moves its Aleut Environmental Consulting team from its federal business arm to stand as a dedicated subsidiary.
Alaska Business Hall of Fame Names 2027 Laureates
Standouts in construction and finance will be inducted into the Alaska Business Hall of Fame. Junior Achievement of Alaska announced the laureates as well as the Volunteer and Educator of the Year.
State Supplemental Budget Clears Legislature, Paving the Way for Roads and More
Alaska construction industry leaders cautiously celebrate passage of state supplemental budget, greenlighting transportation funding.
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April 17, 2026
7th Annual Alaska Native Book Fair and Authors Event
Join Alaska Native Media Group as it gathers to support Alaska Native authors and creators. The purpose of the book fair is to encourage and educate Alaska Natives on becoming authors, to prompt dialogue about the writing process from the perspective of Native authors.
April 16 – April 18
Alaska Press Club Conference
The Alaska Press Club Conference is an annual gathering that serves as a vital platform for journalists, media professionals, and students to connect, learn, and share insights about the evolving landscape of journalism in Alaska and beyond.
April 22 – April 24, 2026
2026 Alaska ENA Conference
Join the Alaska Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) April 22 for the 2026 Alaska ENA Conference. Lectures are still being finalized, but participants can register now to learn about current topics, earn continuing education credits, make new friends, and catch up with old ones.
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CHARR Promotes Erickson to President and CEO
Photo Credit: Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers AssociationAn industry association for hospitality businesses in Alaska has a new boss. The Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers Association (CHARR) appointed BreeAnna Erickson as President and...
Leadership Promotions at Spawn Ideas
Ahead of the impending retirement of CEO Karen King this year, Spawn Ideas lines up new leadership roles for Amy Adams, April Cook, Codie Costello, and Kathy Norford.
New Leader for Credit Union 1 Member Service Center
Constance Aguilar joined Credit Union 1 as Vice President of Member Operations, leading the Member Service Center, which provides phone, email, and chat support.
Improving Inclusivity of Non-Apparent Disabilities
Not all disabilities are obvious, but Alaskans of all abilities can still contribute to the workforce.
Three Journeys
Products made by Montis Corporation, Kastle’s Creations, and Loopy Lupine couldn’t be more different, but they all aspire to great prominence in the market.
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.
Characteristics of Leadership: Rigidity
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when rigid leaders cause entire organizations to tumble.