Palmer Community Foundation Distributes $20,000 in Grants for Hyper-Local Needs
Palmer Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2025 grant program, under the umbrella of the Alaska Community Foundation.
Author: Rindi White
EV Maker Lucid Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Alaska-Sourced Graphite
Graphite One signs agreement to provide Alaska-mined graphite for use in electric vehicle production at Lucid Motors’ Arizona plant.
Alaska News Coalition Launching an Online Public Notice Clearinghouse
Nonprofit newspaper organization Alaska News Coalition prepares to launch a statewide public notice clearinghouse website in May.
Credit Union 1 Opens Wasilla Branch
Credit Union 1 celebrated the opening of its fourteenth branch in Wasilla April 4 with champagne, teddy bears, and a four-wheeler giveaway.
Downtown Palmer Sundries Shop Closing
Created from a desire to be surrounded by beautiful and tasty things, NonEssentials in Palmer is closing after more than twenty years.
Unending Potential in the Mat-Su
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has been Alaska’s growth locus for forty years running. Housing, infrastructure, and services have expanded to welcome new residents.
DOT&PF Awarded Grant Funding for Rural Drones, Seward Highway Avalanche Mitigation
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities received two grants that provide added safety measures for Alaskans, both involving drone aircraft.
Alaska State Fair Garden Display, Promotional Features Win International Awards
A topiary-like train earned top honors for the Alaska State Fair at the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions convention.
Manh Choh’s First Year: 8 Million Miles of Gold
Kinross Alaska recaps a year of mining at Manh Choh, one-quarter of the way through the life of the Interior gold mine.
Invisible Rays of Hope: UV Disinfection for Healthier Spaces
Ultraviolet disinfection can be part of a multi-barrier approach to public health. Here are some facilities using this technology in Alaska.