Applying Blockchain: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Tech on One of Alaska’s Oldest Industries
How more—and better—data is a boon to Alaska’s fishing industry
Latest News
Acting Mayor Quinn-Davidson Orders Modified Hunker Down in Anchorage Starting December 1
“This is not an easy decision. I have been working for weeks with our community partners to find alternatives to issuing this type of emergency order. But I must protect our community, and that requires issuance of this EO,” says Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson.
Northern Dynasty Reacts to Negative Federal Record of Decision on Pebble Project
Northern Dynasty called the decision politically motivated and said it is fundamentally unsupported by the administrative record as developed by the USACE through the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the Pebble Project. The company intends to launch an administrative appeal of the USACE permitting decision.
UAA 2021 Business Plan Competition Is Now Open to Community Members
For 2021 the UAA College of Business and Public Policy has expanded eligibility for its Business Plan Competition, which offers $10,500 in cash prizes to entrepreneurs.
Moda to Offer Individual Health Plans in New Alaska Markets for 2021
Moda’s Individual plans feature a comprehensive network and a broad range of health services including Fitbit programs and telehealth support.
Current Issue
November 2020
COVID-19 Updates
In-Depth Coverage
Applying Blockchain: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Tech on One of Alaska’s Oldest Industries
Blockchain is one of today’s most cutting-edge technologies—and it is changing the way the world does business.
The Boon of Biomass: Alternative Energy Systems Can Cut Costs, Create Jobs, and Benefit the Environment
Rural Alaska communities are taking a long look at local resources to see if biomass systems can save money, create jobs, and even work in concert with local fire mitigation efforts.
COVID-19 and Fishing in the Last Frontier: What’s on the Line?
Alaska’s fishing industry is facing ongoing challenges that have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who’s Deciding Our Future? The Ongoing Influence of Outside Interests on Alaska Projects
Despite home-grown expertise and an unmatched love for Alaska, working through the objections and obstacles of Outside groups has become status quo for Alaska’s resource developers.
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Featured Events
November 13 – November 30
Polar Bazaar 2020
The Anchorage Museum presents its first virtual Polar Bazaar, an online winter marketplace presenting a curated mix of dozens of handmade products.
December 7 – December 10
ArchConf 2020
ArchConf 2020 is a one of a kind education event for software architects and technical leads/developers.
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Industry Highlights
Eklutna Appoints Foster as CEO
The Eklutna Board of Directors announced the promotion of Kyle Foster to CEO. Foster joined the Eklutna team as general manager in July 2020.
Tlingit Artist Selected to Design Stamp for USPS
USPS has tapped a Tlingit artist based in Juneau to create a Northwest Coast art stamp for distribution in 2021.
ConocoPhillips Alaska to Restart North Slope Drilling in Mid-December
ConocoPhillip Alaska rigs have not been operating in Prudhoe Bay or the Kuparuk River or Colville River units since April.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Congratulates the 2020 Gold Pan Award Winners
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is celebrating this year’s winners of the 63rd Annual Gold Pan Awards, which were broadcast live by Upper One Studios from Matanuska Brewing Company’s midtown Anchorage location.
In This Issue
Diving into Alaska Aquaculture
November 2020
Aquaculture is an industry Alaskans are probably familiar with, even if they’re unfamiliar with the term itself. Broadly, aquaculture refers to the cultivation of numerous species of fish and aquatic plants, such as shellfish, algae, and finfish, as well as enhancement and restoration projects designed to increase wild populations of specific species, says Heather McCarty, vice-chair of the Alaska Mariculture Task Force.