The COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It—and How?
Alaska’s healthcare and logistics professionals are collaborating to formulate a plan for distribution
Latest News
Having Acquired Hageland Aviation Services, Ascent Global Logistics Will Launch Rambler Air in Alaska in 2021
Rambler will serve commuter flights as well as passenger and cargo charters, and service is expected to launch early next year.
Syun-Ichi Akasofu’s Alaska Journey
Syun-Ichi Akasofu has been advancing understanding of the aurora borealis for more than sixty years and was a critical part of the establishment of the International Arctic Research Center at UAF.
Matson Commits $5 Million to Support Community Food Banks through 2023
Already a longtime financial supporter, Matson will provide the food banks with ocean shipping of food supplies at no cost for the remainder of 2020 and all of 2021, 2022, and 2023.
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.
Current Issue
December 2020
COVID-19 Updates
In-Depth Coverage
The COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It—and How?
As scientists and medical experts work to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the conversation has grown to include not just the safety and efficacy of a potential vaccine but the logistics surrounding its distribution as well.
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.
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Featured Events
December 7 – December 10
ArchConf 2020
ArchConf 2020 is a one of a kind education event for software architects and technical leads/developers.
December 15
Travel in the Age of COVID
Nate Vallier, president of Alaska & Yukon Tours, will offer advice, tips, and ideas for safely re-starting travel as the world opens up.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Become an Industry Sponsor
Personnel Plus
Avis Alaska
Altman, Rogers & Co.
Lynden Inc.
AMA Alaska Chapter
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
National Cooperative Bank
Doyon, Limited
BDO USA, LLP
ARM Creative
Somers Sotheby’s International Realty
JEFFCO
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
What’s Worked, What Hasn’t, and What’s Next
December 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has required healthcare professional to take a long, hard look at our healthcare systems to determine what’s helping—and what’s hindering—their ability to deliver care. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, provides her insights on how Alaska needs to move forward.