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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.
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Latest News
Denali Commission Distributes $100M to Address Rural Fuel Infrastructure Needs
The Denali Commission facilitated a $100 million federal grant to upgrade fuel tank farms in ten rural communities.
‘Beyond the Beige’ Grants to Improve Anchorage Façades and Spaces
Murals, sculptures, and other public art are among five initial recipients of Beyond the Beige grants to beautify building façades throughout Anchorage.
Two New Indoor Play Places for Mat-Su Kids
Two new play spaces provide an option for parents looking for indoor activities to keep children entertained but off electronics.
Cornerstone Opens Southeast Office in Alliance with Alaska Commercial Contractors
Cornerstone General Contractors opens a fourth regional hub, sharing Juneau offices with Southeast builder Alaska Commercial Contractors.
Prior Authorization Bill Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
Insurers began streamlining prior authorization for healthcare coverage even as a bill setting new standards was pending on the governor’s desk.
Grand Opening Catalyzes Cannabis Industry, Community Gathering Space
Catalyst Cannabis hosted a vendor market to celebrate opening its fourth location, a former East Anchorage bank renovated to include a food court.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Seeking State Approval for 45-Bed Behavioral Health Hospital
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is reviving plans for a freestanding behavioral health hospital for adults and adolescents.
AIDEA Commits $70M to North Slope Methanol/Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Plant
AIDEA delivers on a pledge for a $70 million loan to Alyeschem for building a North Slope chemical plant to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel.
Brand-Name Beds: Construction Begins on Wasilla Home2 Suites by Hilton
Construction has begun on a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Wasilla. The national chain is bringing 107 rooms and an indoor pool.
Latest News
Anchorage Economy Stable Amid Uncertainty
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation reports lower business confidence in its annual survey, even as key indicators like jobs and building permits hold steady.
New Game in Town for Men’s Hormone Therapy
The first franchise location in Alaska for Gameday Men’s Health opened in Midtown Anchorage, offering concierge care for hormone health and sexual wellness.
Bell’s Nursery Owners Chosen as 2025 Farm Family of the Year
Mosesian Farms of Alaska, better known as Bell’s Nursery and Gifts, is the 2025 Farm Family of the Year in recognition of years of service.
‘Come and See’: Inviting Investment for Arctic Infrastructure
Alaska must tell its story to attract investment for infrastructure, and United Arab Emirates seems willing to listen.
Alaska Satellite Facility Ready for Flood of Radar Data
The moment has arrived for the Alaska Satellite Facility at UAF to collect a flood of data from a synthetic aperture radar satellite launched from India this week.
Mending a Rip: A Sewing Studio Patches the Craft Retail Void
The closure of Joann Fabric inspired an Anchorage crafter to open the sewing studio and craft shop she had long dreamed of operating.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Seeking State Approval for 45-Bed Behavioral Health Hospital
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is reviving plans for a freestanding behavioral health hospital for adults and adolescents.
AIDEA Commits $70M to North Slope Methanol/Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Plant
AIDEA delivers on a pledge for a $70 million loan to Alyeschem for building a North Slope chemical plant to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel.
Brand-Name Beds: Construction Begins on Wasilla Home2 Suites by Hilton
Construction has begun on a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Wasilla. The national chain is bringing 107 rooms and an indoor pool.