Hut Away from Home
Workers rotate through micro towns established for the oil and gas, mining, or construction industries. Learn about life in mancamps and the contractors that support them.
Author: Amy Newman
Identity Opportunity: Alaska DMV Leads the Way on Mobile ID
The Alaska DMV is launching a mobile credential that will give residents the option to use a digital ID alongside their physical driver’s license or ID card. This new solution enhances security and privacy while offering a safer way to manage personal identity.
Mission Critical: Graphite One and Nikolai Nickel
The Nikolai and Graphite One mining projects are still under exploration, yet their respective owners are making progress in finding suppliers and partners interested in strengthening the supply of materials needed for the energy transition.
Alaska Companies Selected for the 2024 Small Business Administration Awards
The Silverbow Inn, Green Gorilla Movers, Triverus, and Coldfood Environmental Services were honored with US Small Business Administration 2024 awards.
Making History: The Future of Petroleum’s Past
The Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society formed in 2022 to collect narratives of the industry’s impact in the state and exhibit that heritage in a hoped-for museum.
Big Valley Welcome: Mat-Su Borough Hosts the 2024 Arctic Winter Games
For the first time, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is hosting the Arctic Winter Games, a $7 million effort anticipated to boost the local economy by at least as much.
Commercial Cleaning: Let the Experts Do the Dirty Work
Alaska’s commercial and industrial cleaners have a vital role in ensuring workplaces are safe and functional.
Nikolai Prospect Could Answer Domestic Need for Nickel
Alaska Energy Metals is exploring the Nikolai Prospect, looking for nickel that can be sourced in Alaska to increase homegrown critical metal mining.
How Kiosk Owners Satisfy Statewide Coffee Cravings
Set on empty lots, street corners, and parking lots, standalone drive-thru coffee kiosks are seemingly everywhere. But while they all share a similar goal of keeping Alaskans caffeinated, kiosks owners have unique approaches to running their small business.
The Alaska Railroad’s Centennial
The nation’s last full-service railroad, the Alaska Railroad, is celebrating 100 years or literally and figuratively keeping Alaska moving.