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.
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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.
New CEO for Coastal Villages Region Fund
Coastal Villages Region Fund, the largest Alaskan-owned seafood company, promoted Nick Souza to CEO upon the retirement of Eric Deakin.
Systemcenter Hires Alaska Market Business Development Manager
Hawai’i-based commercial furniture and storage dealership Systemcenter hired Kimberly Fontana as Business Development Manager for the Alaska Market.
Iḷisaġvik College Purchases Campus Site from UIC
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation agreed to sell a 15-acre site in Utqiaġvik for a long-sought Iḷisaġvik College campus, replacing leased facilities just outside of town.
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.
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.
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.
Chin’an Gaming Hall Expansion Adds Food, Games
A full-scale casino is still in the future for Chin’an Gaming Hall, but Native Village of Eklutna is adding more games, staff, and a food truck to meet demand.