Hail to the King
by Amy Newman | Mar 30, 2026
Hail to the King
by Amy Newman | Mar 30, 2026
The Agency Extends Global Brokerage Network with Anchorage Office
Global real estate brokerage The Agency is launching its first Alaska office in Anchorage, led by Managing Partners Emma Shibe and Bethany Weiser.
EV Charging Corridor Declared Complete
The Federal Highway Administration certified the Phase 1 charging corridor from Anchorage to Fairbanks as fully built out, unlocking funds for Phase 2 expansion.
NPRA Lease Sale Shows Industry’s Interest Points North
While a federal oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet fizzled, a sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska attracted eleven interested companies.
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NPRA Lease Sale Shows Industry’s Interest Points North
While a federal oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet fizzled, a sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska attracted eleven interested companies.
Milestone in Broadband Expansion with Final BEAD Funding Approval
Alaska’s final federal broadband awards unlock $629 million, with the largest shares going to Alaska Communications and GCI to connect 46,000 homes.
gBETA Chooses Six Alaska Businesses for Accelerator Support
EagleSong Alaska peony farm, beadedcloud, Bind, MyEyesAI, SuprSketch, and Tundra Electronics are chosen for intensive coaching and access to investors.
Old Harbor Native Corporation Launches Tourism Subsidiary
Alaska Nuna Adventures is a new subsidiary of Old Harbor Native Corporation to expand Indigenous-led tourism across Kodiak Island, the village of Old Harbor, and Alaska more broadly.
New Senior Housing for Northway Business Park
Rezoning by the Anchorage Assembly lets Cook Inlet Housing Authority proceed with a 72-unit senior housing campus in the Airport Heights neighborhood.
Anchorage Short-Term Rental Registration Starts in May
A requirement to register short-term rentals in Anchorage takes effect this spring, part of an effort to gather information about the housing market.
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April 6 – April 9, 2026
2026 Alaska Miners Association Fairbanks Convention and Trade Show
The Alaska Miners Association Fairbanks Convention and Trade Show boasts more than 600 attendees representing the Alaska mining family.
April 7 – April 8, 2026
44th Annual Alaska Governor’s Safety and Health Conference
The Alaska Governor’s Safety and Health Conference serves as a premier event for Alaskan workers, business leaders, and government representatives.
April 7 – April 9, 2026
Alaska Infrastructure Development Symposium
The 2026 Alaska Infrastructure Development Symposium will provide an opportunity to learn and understand Alaska’s infrastructure needs and challenges, networking possibilities, and planning for the future.
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Alaska Pacific University
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PND Engineers Hires, Promotes PEs
Sean Baski joins the firm after a career with the state transportation department, and professional certification earns Jhon Landicho a promotion.
New Senior Architect at UMIAQ Design
UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, hired Seán Carlson, a member of the Anchorage Code Adoption Committee, as Senior Architect.
Siemers Appointed UAA Chancellor for the Long Haul
Interim UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers is appointed to serve in the position permanently, extending a career with the school that began in 2002.
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.
The Safety Corner: Avoiding Arborist Accidents
Forestry work is inherently dangerous, but it can be performed safely. Sean Dewalt explains how effective oversight and supportive management help arborists maintain a positive climate.
Characteristics of Leadership: Ego
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership will interview knowledgeable Alaskans and share their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the pitfalls of out-of-control ego.
Training Creates Potential; Practice Builds Value
Training alone is insufficient; without a system of skill development, learning lingers as unrealized potential. Brian Walch shows how managers can turn learning into lasting results.