Sadler’s Home Furnishings Returns to Wasilla in Refurbished Big-Box Store
The former Sears, and even more former Walmart, is soon to be three Furniture Enterprises of Alaska stores in one.
Author: Rindi White
Pumping Up the Volume with New Slope Production
Nuna has recently started production, Pikka may start production oil ahead of schedule, and other efficiencies in Prudhoe Bay may lead to more oil. Learn more about the efforts of North Slope operators to increase the amount of oil flowing through TAPS.
Mending a Rip: A Sewing Studio Patches the Craft Retail Void
The closure of Joann Fabric inspired an Anchorage crafter to open the sewing studio and craft shop she had long dreamed of operating.
Two New Indoor Play Places for Mat-Su Kids
Two new play spaces provide an option for parents looking for indoor activities to keep children entertained but off electronics.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Seeking State Approval for 45-Bed Behavioral Health Hospital
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is reviving plans for a freestanding behavioral health hospital for adults and adolescents.
AIDEA Commits $70M to North Slope Methanol/Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Plant
AIDEA delivers on a pledge for a $70 million loan to Alyeschem for building a North Slope chemical plant to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel.
Brand-Name Beds: Construction Begins on Wasilla Home2 Suites by Hilton
Construction has begun on a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Wasilla. The national chain is bringing 107 rooms and an indoor pool.
New Valley MVP: Mat-Su Borough Gets a Metropolitan Planning Organization
Mat-Su Valley Planning for Transportation is the state’s newest metropolitan planning organization, reflecting growth in the region.
Alaska and United Arab Emirates Share Focus on Energy and Generational Resilience
Worlds apart but so close, United Arab Emirates points the way down a parallel track for Alaska’s future as a fellow petro-state.
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.