by Flora Teo | Sep 30, 2020 | Monitor, Nonprofits
“Every nonprofit in this state is nervous about the future. If we are going to recover, we will need more community support than ever. That means we need to defeat Ballot Measure 1,” says Flora Teo, president of Junior Achievement of Alaska.
by Jeremy Field | Sep 28, 2020 | Manufacturing, Small Business
Local manufacturing businesses and jobs have experienced a resurgence in recent years that needs to continue for our state’s livelihood and connection to the global economy.
by Brigham McCown | Sep 28, 2020 | Oil & Gas
Public policy issues that threaten to decrease oil production alarm us, because we go to work every day with the simple goal of making sure Alaskans benefit from our stewardship of safely operating the line.
by alaskabusiness | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Monitor, Retail, Tourism
“We cannot be complacent. We need every business fully engaged in this effort. For the safety of our community’s employees, business owners, and customers, we have developed seven recommendations for bars and restaurants to reduce the risk of transmission.”
by CathySandeen | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Education, Monitor
Cathy Sandeen details the efforts taken by the UAA community, from students to faculty to affiliated institutions, to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
by alaskabusiness | Oct 17, 2019 | Agriculture, Alaska Native, Government, News
The following is an opinion piece from Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, President of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit and Haida) regarding the topic of the proposed change to the Roadless Rule as it applies to Tongass National Forest.
by Arie Henry | May 9, 2019 | Education, Monitor
UA President Jim Johnsen reflects on the efforts UA has made to help provide an educated, dedicated workforce for the state’s industries.
by John Mackinnon And Jim St. George | May 14, 2018 | Alaska Native, Government, Mining
A recent House Resources committee hearing on the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Project served as a reminder of how prevalent a role outside environmental groups play in Alaska politics, particularly when it comes to mining projects.
by Keith Meyer | Mar 29, 2018 | Arctic, Energy, Oil & Gas
The gasline is a vital component of Alaska’s future and has the ability to transform our economy.
by Sue Perles | Mar 16, 2018 | Education, Nonprofits
Op-Ed from Sue Perles: The Girl Scout Effect Sue Perles Eleven year-old Calista Gurney, a Talkeetna Girl Scout from Troop 813, saved her mother’s life. According to Girl Scouts of Alaska CEO Sue Perles, Calista “truly embodies the ideals of courage,...