Aleutian Airways Launches Daily Anchorage-Dutch Harbor Flights
A new regional airline is serving the Aleutian Islands, with the inaugural flight of Aleutian Airways from Anchorage to Dutch Harbor and back.
Author: Scott Rhode
Resource Industries Expect Stronger, Stranger Economy in 2023
Nearly recovered from the COVID-19 slump, Alaska’s resource industries are optimistic for 2023—if enough workers can be found to fill job openings.
“Secret Shoppers” Test Anchorage as a Tourism Destination
Wayfinding for tourists is the top priority suggested in a report commissioned by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation.
Thin Airwaves: Local Broadcasters Do More with Less
Advancements in technology, the global pandemic, and changes in how broadcasters operate has resulted in fewer voices in radio.
Ahead of Launch, a Northern Pacific 757 Arrives at ANC
Northern Pacific Airways won’t fly passengers until 2023, so a 757 jet visited the refurbished North Terminal at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to prove the venture is still making progress.
Valley Comic Con Returns to Wasilla
Valley Comic Con, returning for a second year, had space for local artists, apparel and toy merchants, tabletop gaming, and of course comic books for sale.
Juneau Radio Stations Bought by Out-of-State Owner
All six commercial radio stations in Juneau are changing hands to an out-of-state owner, an acquaintance of the current owners, Frontier Media.
ESOPs Turn Employees into Owners
Across the country, more than 6,000 companies have ESOPs, while Alaska has approximately 24, comparable to states with similar populations. But local experts except that number to grow with generational turnover.
Alternative Fuels Slowly Rolling into Alaska’s Trucking Fleets
Trucking fleets are willing to bring alternative fuels to Alaska, as soon as the technology is proven.
How ESG Policies Can Work For, Not Against, Arctic Oil and Gas
Environmental, social, and governance policies have thwarted Arctic energy investment, but they don’t have to, as the Alaska Oil & Gas Association conference learned.