Solutions to the Bycatch Blame Game
As some fisheries shrink, often there are not enough fish to go around. Is bycatch at the root of the problem, or are there issues that need to be addressed?
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How Much Parking Does One City Need? The Anchorage Assembly eliminates parking requirements city wide
The Anchorage Assembly voted unanimously to wipe out parking requirements citywide; the amount of parking is left to the judgment of individual developers.
The Rich Past and Uncertain Future of 7(i) and 7(j)
A brief but powerful provision of ANCSA has led to the dispersal of billions of dollars, but uncertain future revenue leads some to question its long-term viability.
The 2023 Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame: Munk and Leigh inducted as Alaskan innovators
Two exceptional Alaskans are being inducted into the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame this year: LeeAnn Munk and Mary Beth Leigh.
2023 Business Banking Trends: Alaska’s financial institutions partner with local businesses to find solutions
Local banks support businesses coping with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, rising interest rates, and global conflicts.
John O’Connell Memorial Bridge: How the iconic cable-stayed bridge supports Sitka
In 2022, the American Society of Civil Engineers designated the John O’Connell memorial bridge as an Alaska Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Condos and Condon’ts
Homeowners’ associations have pros and cons, but where they exist it is essential to maintain best business practices on site.
Top Shelf: Craft and Design at Whisky & Ramen
The co-owners of the Anchorage restaurant fell in love with a historic, three-story building that provided opportunity and challenges in equal measure.
Native Youth Olympics Carry on Traditions of Strength, Endurance, and Good Sportsmanship
Each year, approximately 2,000 students statewide take part in Native Youth Olympics junior and senior games, athletic contests based on skills crucial to Alaska Natives people’s traditional way of life. More than just a display of athletic prowess, the events focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, positive self-esteem, leadership skills, and good sportsmanship through friendly athletic competition.
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.