Upcoming Editorial ✎
Want a sneak peek of what’s running in the August and September 2026 edition? Check out the headlines and summaries below.
Editorial Focus
Oil & Gas
Construction, Education, Tourism, Transportation
Deadlines
Space: June 22, 2026
Art: June 29, 2026
Editorial Content: June 10, 2026
♦ August Special Section ♦
Oil & Gas
Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, and TAPS
It takes many hands and machines to draw oil up from the earth, transport it, and refine it for its final use. This article looks at the nuts and bolts of the Alaska oil and gas machine that eventually delivers fuel to the pump.
International Oil Activity Update
While oil and gas policy in Alaska is dictated by local and federal regulations, oil and gas activity around the world impacts how individuals and companies choose to invest in Alaska. This article provides an update on the oil and gas activities of our Arctic neighbors and other countries with interests in Arctic development.
New Oil at Pikka
Santos announced first oil at Pikka on May 18, an exciting milestone for the project. Days before Pikka oil began its long journey to market, Santos invited local media to see the pieces, parts, and people behind the massive effort to deliver new oil from the North Slope. Learn more about what it took to get Pikka oil out of the ground and into the pipeline.
Construction: Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at JBER
The US Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in September 2025. The center will be the first of its kind, enabling joint and multinational force training.
Education: ConocoPhillips Alaska Process Technology Fund
The ConocoPhillips Alaska Process Technology Support Fund is a prime example of how companies are creating innovative partnerships with educators to address Alaska’s growing workforce demand. Process technology programs prepare students to operate and maintain complex industrial systems in Alaska’s energy and industrial sectors.
Tourism: Aspen Hotels Expands
Aspen Hotels announced a multi-million-dollar expansion that grows its statewide portfolio by 168 percent. This expansion is being driven by an Alaska-owned operator at a time when many markets are seeing increased consolidation by national brands.
Transportation: ANC Updates
The Anchorage International Airport is now ranked #1 in the US for cargo volume and #3 in the world. Learn more about what’s happening at ANC.
Leadership: Indecisiveness
This is the seventh of twelve articles by guest author Lincoln Garrick that explore key characteristics that good leaders avoid, with local leaders weighing in with their own experiences. For August: Indecisiveness
Mining: Paper for Gold
The price of gold has been steadily climbing for years, and surged past $5,000 per ounce in January. The high price of gold is inspiring those who feel lucky to stake their own claims in Alaska in pursuit of the precious metal. What’s the process and paper trail that a modern miner needs to follow?
Finance: Carryforward Losses
A loss carry forward is a tax provision allowing businesses to apply net operating or capital losses from the current year to future tax years to reduce taxable income, essentially paying taxes on an annual income average. Learn more about appropriately taking advantage of this tax provision.
♦ September Special Section ♦
Legal
Legal Elite Directory
We announce the 2026 Legal Elite, Alaska’s best lawyers according to their peers.
Building and Maintaining a Reputation of Excellence
Business learns from several of the firms represented in the 2026 Legal Elite how to build and maintain a reputation of excellence in and out of the courtroom.
Aviation, Maritime, and Transportation Law
Meet several prominent individuals who practice aviation, maritime, and transportation law.
The “Gray” Bar
Alaska’s population is trending older, and within that population are many of Alaska’s experienced attorneys. What’s the future look like as Alaska’s attorneys make plans to retire?
Small Business
Cottage Industry Food Prep
In 2024 the Alaska Legislature revised statutes relating to homemade or “cottage” foods, and in 2025 state regulations were updated to reflect the change. How has it benefitted Alaska businesses prepping food at home for sale to the public?
Emergency Residential Cleaning
Substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine can linger on surfaces and require remediation, but households are often unsure how to proceed after a drug-related emergency or tragedy. Several small businesses are stepping up to provide necessary services to ensure that residences are safe after a drug-related incident.
Luxury in the Mat-Su
Throughout the state, many businesses are finding success catering to discerning needs. Meet the businesses in the Mat-Su that are elevating their services and clientele.
Nontraditional Subscription Businesses
Subscription programs provide businesses with a steady stream of income, so some businesses that traditionally didn’t operate in a subscription space have moved to one, testing how the method works for them and their customers.
Mushroom Growers
Alaska’s mushroom industry is small but appetizing. Get to know Alaska’s funnest guys.
Environmental: Green Packaging and Reducing Plastic
It’s hard to argue against the convenience of one-time use disposable plastics, but evidence of how those plastics hang around long past their one use is prevalent all over the state. Many local retailers are revisiting the materials they use in packaging, reducing or eliminating plastics. Learn who and how.
Infrastructure: The Roads Through Wasilla
Downtown Wasilla roads are undergoing a transformation this year, reshaping Main Street and Yenlo Street into one-way corridors. Alaska Business reports on the scope, timeline, and impact of the road updates.
Telecom & Tech: AI Customer Service & Support
Responding to clients and customers in a timely fashion is critical for a business to maintain good relationships, but it can also be costly and time consuming. Some are looking to AI to lend a digital hand. What tools are available, and what’s the best way to use them?
Transportation: What’s Happening in Whittier
The Railroad is upgrading its tunnel; the city is designing an upgrade for the Delong Dock; the Cruise Ship Terminal Electrification Project is moving forward; and this fall Whittier is hosting the commissioning of the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens—a boom of activity at one of Alaska’s transportation hubs.
Professional Development: Characteristics of Leadership
This is the ninth of twelve articles by guest author Lincoln Garrick that explore key characteristics that good leaders avoid, with local leaders weighing in with their own experiences. For September: Corruption
Editorial Focus
Small Business, Legal
Environmental, Infrastructure, Telecom & Tech, Transportation
Deadlines
Space: July 20, 2026
Art: July 27, 2026
Editorial Content: July 10, 2026
