NAWIC Rebuilds: Responding to Typhoon Halong
by Jamey Bradbury | May 25, 2026
NAWIC Rebuilds: Responding to Typhoon Halong
by Jamey Bradbury | May 25, 2026
Alaska Employment: Job Growth and Unemployment Rate Flat in April
Unemployment in Alaska held at 4.7 percent in April while government job cuts held overall employment growth since 2025 basically flat.
Alyeschem Breaks Ground on North Slope Petrochemical Factory
Alyeschem broke ground on a North Slope chemical plant to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel, scheduled for operation by the end of next year.
Ongoing Optimism: Glenfarne Issues ‘Call to Arms’ for Alaska LNG Pipeline
A final investment decision on a North Slope gasline is still months away, but Glenfarne is asking its contractors to have equipment ready for construction before next spring.
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What Is ‘Sustainable’ at the Governor’s Energy Conference?
Are data centers part of Alaska’s sustainable energy future? They can be, where “sustainability” equals “security.”
Korean Steel Giant Signs Framework for Collaborating on Six Other Alaska Megaprojects
South Korean firm POSCO International signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Alaska on energy, minerals, and transport megaprojects.
Pikka Produces: Santos Announces First Oil
Santos says Phase 1 of its Pikka unit achieved first oil over the weekend, ramping up toward 80,000 barrels per day in the next few months.
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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May 27, 2026
Anchorage Birding Trail Grand Opening
Join Audubon Alaska and its partners for the grand opening celebration of the Anchorage Birding Trail. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be followed by a bird walk around Westchester Lagoon led by Audubon Alaska staff.
July 16, 2026
Best of Alaska Business Celebration
It’s back! Alaska Business is hosting a celebration for our readers’ favorites at The Wildbirch Hotel. Gather in July 2026 for festivities honoring business excellence with live music, food, drinks, fun games, and more!
August 26 – 27, 2026
2026 Alaska Oil and Gas Association Conference
Join the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) for its 2026 conference. AOGA is putting forward an all-star lineup with top-tier speakers from across Alaska and the United States.
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Mat-Su Health Foundation Names New Director of Philanthropy
Mat-Su Health Foundation, the nonprofit co-owner of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, named Ashley Peltier as Director of Philanthropy.
New CEO, Leadership at Mt. McKinley Bank
Mt. McKinley Bank added CEO to President David Durham’s titles, and Alli LeBon and Jeremy Pletnikoff are promoted as Executive Vice Presidents in charge of operations and credit administration, respectively.
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.
NAWIC Rebuilds: Responding to Typhoon Halong
Members of the Alaska Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction share their experiences helping to rebuild in Western Alaska in the aftermath of Typhoon Halong.
What’s Up, Dock? Seward’s New Cruise Gateway
The revitalized Seward Cruise Ship Terminal is designed as Alaska’s largest turn port, where passengers begin or end a voyage and ships are fully reprovisioned.
Characteristics of Leadership: Greed
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 greed drives short-term gains, leaving a mess for others to clean up.
The Vacancy Chain: Transitions Expose Leaders
One transition triggers a chain reaction, and everyone must move into a bigger shell. Brian Walch explains the tender process of growth and change.
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.
