Holding Fast: Kelp Farms Seek Broader Market Base
by Christi Foist | Jun 8, 2026
Holding Fast: Kelp Farms Seek Broader Market Base
by Christi Foist | Jun 8, 2026
Alaskans Compete for ANWR Leases
While the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority enlarged its investments in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil leases, Cook Inlet gas producer HEX expanded into the North Slope with rival bids on a couple tracts.
Members Approve CU1 Merger with MAC Federal Credit Union
As of June 1, MAC Federal Credit Union is officially part of Credit Union 1, after members of both cooperatives approved the merger.
Frontiersman Newspaper Acquired by Mat-Su Sentinel
Nonprofit news site Mat-Su Sentinel purchases longstanding newspaper, The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, effectively ending its publication.
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HEX Rebrands Inlet Operator Furie Under Parent Company Colors
Parent company HEX is spreading its brand across Furie Operating Alaska, the Cook Inlet natural gas producer it acquired in 2019.
Winners Split $45,000 at 2026 Arctic Innovation Competition
Twins studying engineering at UAA won the top prize for a heat recovery system at the 2026 Arctic Innovation Competition on April 18, their birthday.
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.
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.”
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June 6 – 14, 2026
Three Barons Renaissance Fair 2026
The gates of Hillshire swing open once more for the grand revel known as the Three Barons Renaissance Fair—two weekends of adventure, laughter, music, spectacle, and merriment for all ages!
June 12 – 14, 2026
Colony Days 2026
Celebrate summer Palmer-style! Colony Days is a summer favorite for locals and visitors alike, filled with fun for all ages.
June 19 – 21, 2026
Juneteenth Citywide Celebration
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It celebrates a point in African American history that changed the direction of the nation’s future and transcended generations.
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R&M Consultants Adds Engineering Associate and Staff Geologist
R&M Consultants hired Aryan Azarsepandan as Engineering Associate in the Construction Services Department and Dylan Avirett as Staff Geologist in the Earth Sciences Department.
Rasmuson Foundation Names Two Directors of Programs
Issa Spatrisano is promoted within the Rasmuson Foundation, and Sara Clark is hired, to become Directors of Programs.
Fort Wainwright Officer Chosen as UAF Chancellor
The University of Alaska Board of Regents selected US Army Colonel Russell “Russ” Vander Lugt as the next UAF Chancellor.
Holding Fast: Kelp Farms Seek Broader Market Base
When a major mariculture grant program ends this year, Alaska’s kelp farms will face one of their biggest tests thus far.
A New Ballgame for Port MacKenzie
Port MacKenzie is creating logistics and transportation opportunities for Upper Cook Inlet, and the Mat-Su Borough has plans for so much more.
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.
