The Parts and Pieces of Pikka
by Tasha Anderson | Aug 3, 2026
The Parts and Pieces of Pikka
by Tasha Anderson | Aug 3, 2026
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.
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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.
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.
New Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
At the end of the road in McCarthy, hospitality begins with the opening of The Great St. Elias Station, a new destination from the owners of Ultima Thule Lodge.
Disney Cruise Line Commits to Fifteen More Years at Icy Strait Point
Huna Totem Corporation signed a fifteen-year agreement with Disney Cruise Line securing preferential access at Icy Strait Point.
Shopping Options Expand on Fourth Avenue
A grand opening for Pacific Corner Market heralds more shopping options on Fourth Avenue in Downtown Anchorage, with an expanded Midnight Market next door.
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August 8 – 9, 2026
Arctic Thunder Open House 2026
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will celebrate the return of Arctic Thunder Open House August 8 – 9. This event is free to the public and showcases two full days of world-class aerial acrobatics and military demonstrations featuring the Blue Angels US Navy Demonstration Team and the Golden Knights US Army Parachute Team.
August 9, 2026
Japanese Summer Festival
The Japanese Summer Festival highlights Japanese culture, food, and traditions. This family-friendly event offers a chance to sample authentic Japanese food, find treasures at the flea market, and visit vendor booths.
August 15 -16, 2026
Hmong Harvest Festival
The Hmong Harvest Festival is a celebration of the Hmong new year. It is filled with colorful traditional costumes, lively music, and joyful dancing that showcases the spirit of the Hmong Community coming together to honor their heritage and kick off Hmong’s new year celebration season, which culminates in November, according to the traditional lunisolar calendar.
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Eleven Promotions at Northrim Bank
Eleven promotions at Northrim Bank recognize the leadership, strong performance, and ongoing contributions of several officers to the bank’s success.
Leadership Promotions at Aleut
Aleut promoted Ethan Tyler to VP of Public Policy and Shareholder Engagement and Theresa Cross to VP of Operations and Support Services.
New Hires at Northrim Bank
Northrim Bank hired Jesse Carlstrom, Mason McFarland, and Shep Delolli as new leaders in its statewide team.
Profit by the Pint: Toasting Alaska’s Favorite Breweries
Some of Alaska’s brewers have decades of experience guiding their businesses and operations. What leads to a successful brewery in Alaska?
Penny Wise: Businesses Adapt to Cent Stoppage
The US Treasury stopped minting pennies, so how are local businesses adapting to the imminent extinction of the little red cent?
Reporting from the Reservation Economic Summit
For Alaska Native leaders, business owners, and tribal representatives, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s Reservation Economic Summit has become one of the most important national stages to understand where Indian Country is headed.
Characteristics of Leadership: Greed
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when greed drives short-term gains, leaving a mess for others to clean up.
The Vacancy Chain: Transitions Expose Leaders
One transition triggers a chain reaction, and everyone must move into a bigger shell. Brian Walch explains the tender process of growth and change.