A Birch Grows in Downtown
by Vanessa Orr | Mar 9, 2026
A Birch Grows in Downtown
by Vanessa Orr | Mar 9, 2026
Old Harbor Native Corporation Launches Tourism Subsidiary
Alaska Nuna Adventures is a new subsidiary of Old Harbor Native Corporation to expand Indigenous-led tourism across Kodiak Island, the village of Old Harbor, and Alaska more broadly.
New Senior Housing for Northway Business Park
Rezoning by the Anchorage Assembly lets Cook Inlet Housing Authority proceed with a 72-unit senior housing campus in the Airport Heights neighborhood.
Anchorage Short-Term Rental Registration Starts in May
A requirement to register short-term rentals in Anchorage takes effect this spring, part of an effort to gather information about the housing market.
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8(a) Contracting Program Updates ‘Bona Fide Place of Business’ Rule
Alaska Native corporations welcome more flexibility in a recent requirement to establish a physical office where a construction contract is executed, even before bidding.
Covenant House Launching ‘Work Ready Alaska’ Skills Training Program
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities selected Covenant House Alaska as a primary partner in Work Ready Alaska to train youth in job and life skills.
Courtroom Simulator Gives UAA Law Students Realistic Trial Experience
A new trial simulation courtroom at UAA is expanding hands-on training for students and meeting a broader community need for shared legal practice space.
Atlas of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Balances Shared Ocean Resources
A three-year federal review identifies seventy-seven sites on Alaska’s southern coast that might be suitable for shellfish and seaweed cultivation.
Midtown Fred Meyer Wins 2025 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge
The Fred Meyer store on Northern Lights Boulevard won the Alaska Division of Agriculture’s 2025 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge.
Private Construction Promises Strong Season; Questions Remain for Public Spending
Private sector construction spending is forecast to outweigh the public sector in 2026 while industry officials ask the Alaska Legislature for matching funds.
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March 10 – March 12, 2026
2026 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
Join Sea Grant of Alaska for the 2026 Mariculture Conference of Alaska, where ocean views, industry insight, and collaborative energy flow together.
March 19, 2026
Meet Alaska 2026
Meet Alaska 2026 will showcase Alaska’s competitive advantages in oil, gas, and mining, from infrastructure to innovation.
March 24 – March 27, 2026
32nd Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management
Since 1994, the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management has been a vital networking space for tribal environmental professionals from across the state to learn from one another, connect with support organizations and agencies, and discover resources to help assist in efforts to improve local environmental health.
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Alaska Pacific University
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
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Oxford Assaying & Refining
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ASRC Energy Remediation
Siemers Appointed UAA Chancellor for the Long Haul
Interim UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers is appointed to serve in the position permanently, extending a career with the school that began in 2002.
Strategic C-Suite Realignment at Alaska Wealth Advisors
Dave Valdez transitions from Alaska Wealth Advisors’ COO to Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer Amber Frizzell takes over as COO.
AEDC Finds CEO at SBDC
AEDC named Jon Bittner, state director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center, to serve as President and CEO.
A Birch Grows in Downtown
When The Wildbirch Hotel officially opened in June 2025, it signaled an era of revitalization in Downtown Anchorage.
Evolving Air Fleets
From the return of hot air ballooning over Anchorage to life-saving turboprops, evolving air fleets are reaching new heights.
Characteristics of Leadership: Hubris
The series exploring key characteristics of leadership tackles the pitfall of hubris, with an experienced executive weighing in with advice.
The Safety Corner: Avoiding Arborist Accidents
Forestry work is inherently dangerous, but it can be performed safely. Sean Dewalt explains how effective oversight and supportive management help arborists maintain a positive climate.
Characteristics of Leadership: Ego
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership will interview knowledgeable Alaskans and share their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the pitfalls of out-of-control ego.
