Featured In-Depth Articles
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Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
New approaches to roads and pipelines, electric grids, and building technologies earned Doug Goering, Clay Koplin, and Tom Marsik their spots in the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.
Cosmic Perspective: Building the UAF Planetarium
The largest planetarium in Alaska just opened on the UAF campus. Trace the work that went into designing and building a state-of-the-art space theater.
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
Certain occupations in Alaska outnumber the state’s largest employers. Those workers form an invisible army of same-skilled peers scattered among smaller workplaces. Learn to appreciate the scale of the retail sales, fast food, and office clerical cohort.
Film Ascendant
A revival of film photography has businesses offering goods and services, as well as building community around this developing interest.
Improving Inclusivity of Non-Apparent Disabilities
Not all disabilities are obvious, but Alaskans of all abilities can still contribute to the workforce.
Three Journeys
Products made by Montis Corporation, Kastle’s Creations, and Loopy Lupine couldn’t be more different, but they all aspire to great prominence in the market.
Hail to the King
Red king crab fisheries have had a rough go in recent seasons, but the species appears to be scuttling back onto its throne.
Chin’an Gaming Hall
The Native Village of Eklutna operates the Chin’an Gaming Hall, where electronic bingo pays for economic development and charitable efforts.
Cetacean Conservation Automation Innovation
Matson partnered with marine biologists to develop “WhaleSpotter,” an AI-driven thermal imaging technology to help ships steer clear of the ocean giants.
A Birch Grows in Downtown
When The Wildbirch Hotel officially opened in June 2025, it signaled an era of revitalization in Downtown Anchorage.
Evolving Air Fleets
From the return of hot air ballooning over Anchorage to life-saving turboprops, evolving air fleets are reaching new heights.
Fulfilling the Interior: Amazon’s Fairbanks Station
In October 2025, Amazon invited the media to its Fairbanks delivery station for a first-hand look at how the company delivers packages to Alaska’s doorsteps.
