Cordova, Tatitlek, and Chenega Awarded Ferry Dock Funding
A $28.2 million federal grant lets three Prince William Sound communities modify docks to enable newer state ferries to serve them.
Transportation
$68.7M for Port of Alaska Shoreline Improvement
The Municipality of Anchorage has a $68.7 million grant from the US Department of Transportation to permanently fix the north end of the city-owned Port of Alaska.
New Buses for People Mover Fleet
The first new buses since 2013 replace People Mover stock from the ‘90s, and the AnchorRIDES system gets its first all-wheel-drive buses.
New CEO for LifeMed Alaska
Carlile Transportation is promoting Christen Van Treeck to the position of Vice President of Carlile Logistics.
Carlile Transportation Promotes New Vice President of Logistics
Carlile Transportation is promoting Christen Van Treeck to the position of Vice President of Carlile Logistics.
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.
Resolve Marine Vessel Returns to Service
A rescue vessel for Resolve Marine is returning to service in western Alaska after a refit meant to last another five years.
Future 49ers: Bailey’s Furniture & Sourdough Express
Among the companies that barely missed the Top 49ers ranks this year, two are long-established, family-owned dynasties. Bailey’s Furniture and Sourdough Express are currently waiting in the wings, but they could easily take the stage, sooner or later.
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.
New Manager for Merrill Field Airport
The new Airport Manager at Merrill Field in Anchorage is Rich Sewell. Mayor Dave Bronson selected Sewell to run the city-owned airport, effective September 12.