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You want to know—and we want to tell you—what’s happening with Alaska’s businesses: large corporations with thousands of employees or sole proprietorships filling a niche; manufacturers adding value to local resources or engineering firms with decades of specialized experience; or companies centralized in Southcentral or operating across Alaska’s slopes.
Browse below to get a comprehensive look of what’s happening—and why it matters.
Latest News
University of Alaska Regents Abolish Nonresident Tuition Surcharge
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to eliminate nonresident tuition, starting next year, setting rates equal to in-state tuition.
Contango Celebrates Lucky Shot Activities in Hatcher Pass
Contango Silver and Gold celebrates ownership of Hatcher Pass mines it formerly leased with an open house and rock-breaking ceremony.
Alaska Business Earns TABPI Honors for Cover Illustration, Photography
Trade Associations Business Publications International honored this magazine with a Silver award for a digital design cover and an Honorable Mention for a photographic cover, both published in 2025.
Global Credit Union Opens Branch in Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, opened its newest branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
Treat Maker Named 2025 Alaska Manufacturer of the Year
The winner of the Made in Alaska program’s Manufacturer of the Year award for 2025 is Mountain Dog, the Palmer-based maker of freeze-dried salmon treats for pets.
Consumers Seek Food Safety at Local Farmers Markets
The recent cyclospora outbreak has driven increased interest in Alaska-grown produce and farmers markets—a boon for growers who’ve contended with a particularly challenging growing year.
EPA Authorizes Alaska-led Hazardous Waste Management Program
The US Environmental Protection Agency granted Alaska authorization to administer its own hazardous waste management program, leaving only one state relying on federal oversight.
Northrim Bank Turns to Narmi One Platform for Digital Transformation
Northrim Bank selected fintech provider Narmi to supply the platform that unifies digital banking and account opening in a single online ecosystem.
US Coast Guard Selects Wasilla Contractor to Build Crew Housing in Seward
Orion Construction Inc. of Wasilla wins the $9.8 million contract for six housing units and a maintenance support building in Seward for crews of a new US Coast Guard cutter.
Latest News
Support Structure: Endeavor Foundation Joins Philanthropic Field
A $500,000 gift to The Dome is the public launch of Endeavor Foundation, a “supporting vehicle” for philanthropy by real estate developer Jonathan Rubini.
Wells Fargo Consolidates Two Midtown Branches into One
A new Wells Fargo bank at a former Denny’s location on Denali Street consolidates two former Midtown Anchorage branch locations into one.
Anchor Point Greenhouse Chosen as 2026 Farm Family of the Year
The Poindexters, owners of Anchor Point Greenhouse, are the Alaska Farm Family of the Year for 2026 upon the farm’s 50th anniversary.
AEDC Strategizes to Reverse Anchorage Economic Decline
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation launched a Community Economic Development Strategy to counteract persistent problems.
University of Alaska Regents Abolish Nonresident Tuition Surcharge
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to eliminate nonresident tuition, starting next year, setting rates equal to in-state tuition.
Contango Celebrates Lucky Shot Activities in Hatcher Pass
Contango Silver and Gold celebrates ownership of Hatcher Pass mines it formerly leased with an open house and rock-breaking ceremony.
EPA Authorizes Alaska-led Hazardous Waste Management Program
The US Environmental Protection Agency granted Alaska authorization to administer its own hazardous waste management program, leaving only one state relying on federal oversight.
Northrim Bank Turns to Narmi One Platform for Digital Transformation
Northrim Bank selected fintech provider Narmi to supply the platform that unifies digital banking and account opening in a single online ecosystem.
US Coast Guard Selects Wasilla Contractor to Build Crew Housing in Seward
Orion Construction Inc. of Wasilla wins the $9.8 million contract for six housing units and a maintenance support building in Seward for crews of a new US Coast Guard cutter.
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.