Alaska Unemployment Rate Down as More Sectors Rebound
Alaska’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.3 percent in December, as more industry sectors count more jobs than three years ago.
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Bagoy’s Begins Its Second Century with New Owners
After more than forty years under one family’s ownership, a new couple has taken over an Anchorage institution, Bagoy’s Florist & Home.
Donlin Gold Pleased with 2022 Assay Results
Pleased with the results from its 2022 drilling season, Donlin Gold is looking forward to another year of developing the prospect.
Regal Cinemas Closing Tikahtnu Stadium 16
As part of a nationwide downsizing, Regal Cinemas is closing one of its three multiplex movie theaters in Anchorage, the Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX.
GCI Promotes Its First Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The first person to hold the position of Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at GCI is a 25-year veteran of the telecom company.
Alaska USA Rebrands as “Global Credit Union”
Following last year’s merger with Spokane-based Global Credit Union, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is taking on the name of its smaller component, reflecting an international reach.
Warehouse Woes Lead to Creative Uses of Industrial Storage Space
A relative scarcity of warehouses in Alaska demands some clever solutions for those looking to store materials or equipment.
Wells Fargo Cutting Back on Mortgages While Focusing on Lending to Minorities
Once the largest player in the mortgage market, Wells Fargo is stepping back while focusing its home lending business on bank customers in minority communities.
Construction Contract Agreement for Makushin Geothermal Project
Ounalashka Corporation and Chena Power are contracting with Ormat Technologies on the $235 million project.
Repeat Winner of ‘Golden Carrot’ Award
For the second year in a row, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ “Golden Carrot” award for promoting locally grown products goes to The Roaming Root Cellar.