Featured In-Depth Articles
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Ten Years of Fiscal Stability with SB21
In the ten years since voters upheld SB21, oil taxation has seen a decade of relative stability. Has the tax structure lived up to its promise of boosting investment in Alaska’s oil fields?
Interconnected Islands: Design Influence in Southeast
Learn more about architects based in Southeast: their areas of expertise, their inspirations, and the projects they are most proud of.
The Demise of Chevron Deference
Given the breadth of federal regulation in Alaska, the state is especially sensitive to the US Supreme Court limiting bureaucratic power. Local lawyers predict how overturning the “Chevron deference” doctrine will affect resource development, tribal relations, and other legal domains.
Moving Pieces: Q&A with Alaska Trucking Association
The Alaska Trucking Association welcomed a new president and CEO in July. In this interview, Jaime Benson describes her experience and her vision for ground transport in Alaska.
Mission Critical: Graphite One and Nikolai Nickel
The Nikolai and Graphite One mining projects are still under exploration, yet their respective owners are making progress in finding suppliers and partners interested in strengthening the supply of materials needed for the energy transition.
Authority Questioned: AIDEA Defends Its Win/Loss Record
Flyers mailed this spring accused the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of bad investments. Is the criticism justified, and what is AIDEA anyway?
National Ovation for Luxury Escapes
Arctic Hive in Wiseman and Tutka Bay Lodge on the Kenai Peninsula are bracing for the “Oprah Effect” thanks to national recognition for out-of-the way destinations.
Are You Flying by the Seat of Your Pants?
While emergency planning may seem daunting, small businesses often benefit the most from such preparation. Guest author Daniel Hoffman of Hoffman Consulting itemizes the steps to take.
Pikka’s Promise Becoming Reality
From its new headquarters building in Downtown Anchorage, Santos is watching construction proceed apace at the Pikka project on the North Slope.
New and Rising Top 49ers
Grant Aviation and Copper River Management Company join the Top 49ers this year, and NIMA Corporation of Nunivak Island is on the cusp. Meet the up-and-coming elite among Alaska’s big businesses.
Secondhand Experience
Nearly a dozen secondhand and thrift stores are visible from one intersection in Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood. Learn the difference between secondhand and thrift and how both shoppers and stores make money by keeping used merchandise in circulation.
Commercial Conversions
With housing in short supply in Anchorage while office buildings stand empty, why not convert commercial space into homes? One successful conversion in the Spenard neighborhood illustrates why the obvious solution is rarely practical.
