by Vanessa Orr | Jun 20, 2022 | Magazine, Tourism
After two not-so-great travel years as the result of a worldwide pandemic, people are ready to hit the highway—and some of them plan to do it in style. Traveling by RV is quickly growing in popularity, and for many people, it’s the perfect way to visit Alaska’s road-accessible attractions.
by Vanessa Orr | Mar 21, 2022 | Construction, Magazine, Transportation
Although the process to replace the aging South Harbor will be a long one, a $20 million RAISE grant awarded to the City of Cordova will allow the project to finally move forward.
by Vanessa Orr | Jul 31, 2021 | Magazine, Transportation
A2A might remain a dream—at least for the time being—as it works its way through even rougher territory than the Alaska and Canadian landscapes.
by Vanessa Orr | Jul 19, 2021 | Environmental, Magazine
From gas stations to energy companies to cruise lines to military bases to air cargo companies and more, businesses hire HSE (health, safety, and environment) specialists to keep their facilities clean.
by Vanessa Orr | Jun 1, 2021 | Magazine, Real Estate
The word “unprecedented” was tossed around a lot in 2020, and it can also be used to describe what’s been happening in the residential housing market since the pandemic hit.
by Vanessa Orr | Apr 26, 2021 | Agriculture, Magazine
Restaurant owners are heeding the call of the many Alaskans who want to support local farmers by buying local produce. Fortunately, there is an increasing number of people in the food industry—from farmers to distributors to restaurant owners—who are committed to creating a sustainable pipeline.
by Vanessa Orr | Mar 22, 2021 | Magazine, Mining
While rare earth elements can be found throughout the world, including in Alaska, most of the world’s production takes place in China, putting the supply chain for hundreds of products—as well as significant defense applications—at risk.
by Vanessa Orr | Feb 8, 2021 | Engineering, Environmental, Magazine
“To be an Arctic specialist, one has to have experience with cold climate means, methods, and materials applications in the Arctic, as well as an understanding of the logistics challenges,” says Richard S. Armstrong, founder of RSA Engineering.
by Vanessa Orr | Jan 18, 2021 | COVID-19, Healthcare, Magazine
For businesses owners and managers, it’s vital to address mental health in the workplace to ensure the well being of employees and maintain productivity.
by Vanessa Orr | Dec 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Healthcare, Magazine
“We are a well-tested community, which is assisting us in identifying cases early to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in our community,” says Audrey Gray, lead public information officer of the Anchorage Emergency Operations Center.