UIC Partners with Local Grocers to Increase Food Security
Utqiaġvik’s village corporation is donating storage space so Alaska Commercial Co. and Kannika’s Market can stock food for a surge of winter visitors.
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Barrow Coastal Erosion Contract Goes to Brice Civil Constructors
The construction contract for the Barrow Coastal Erosion Project in Utqiaġvik goes to Brice Civil Constructors. The US Army Corps of Engineers–Alaska District awarded the first segment of the contract valued at approximately $60 million.
The Community Winter Access Trail
CWAT is an almost-but-not-quite highway that connects North Slope villages to the Dalton Highway during late winter. Meet the crews that build it and the companies that use it.
AIGA Alaska Honor Alaska Business
The Alaska chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts gave Silver awards to this magazine’s June 2023 and October 2022 covers and to a tourist map of Utqiaġvik.
Quintillion’s Arctic Offshore Cable Nearly Repaired
Repair vessel IT Integrity is in position to fix Quintillion’s fiber optic cable at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean that was severed by sea ice in June.
Satellites to the Rescue After Arctic Fiber Break
Arctic villages scrambled for internet alternatives after a subsea fiber optic cable was cut. Luckily, a new satellite option became available just months ago.
Ten New Inductees to Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Mushers, educators, elected officials, and more join the roster of Alaska’s most honored women at an induction ceremony October 18.
New CEO and President for Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation
A board member of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is promoted to President and CEO. Dr. Pearl K. Brower has served on the UIC board of directors since June 2021.
Federal Funds Pay for Port of Nome, Other Major Projects
Major construction projects in Alaska get an infusion of nearly $1 billion in federal funds. The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District received authorization and funding for an array of civil works.