Drawing from History: Issues Illustrated, 1986 and Today
by Tasha Anderson | Oct 13, 2025
Drawing from History: Issues Illustrated, 1986 and Today
by Tasha Anderson | Oct 13, 2025
First LNG Load Delivered to Fairbanks Utility
Harvest Midstream delivers its first load of North Slope liquefied natural gas to Fairbanks, giving residents another energy option.
Accountant Reform Bill Becomes Law
House Bill 121, adding flexibility for certified public accountants to qualify for work in Alaska, became law without the governor’s signature.
Presidential Order Reverses Ambler Roadblock
An executive greenlight for a road to the Ambler Mining District, and federal ownership in the venture, leaves talks with Native landowners still to be done.
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Tiny Homes for Anchorage Homeless Expected in Time for Holidays
Builders expect to finish twenty-four tiny houses by Thanksgiving to shelter homeless Anchorage residents transitioning to permanent housing.
From Plan to Action: Workforce Convening Centers on Coordinated Training Strategies
An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
Southwest Heading North: Airline Adds Seasonal ANC Routes
Southwest Airlines is scheduling seasonal service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport starting in May 2026.
Ripening for Recognition: Has MidValley Greenhouse Perfected Alaska-Hardy Tomatoes?
MidValley Greenhouse owners are in talks with a major seed distributor about selling its Alaska-hardy, outdoor-grown tomato globally.
Alaska Entrepreneurship Week Scopes Stages Beyond Startup
Five days of events during Alaska Entrepreneurship Week showcase resources for startups and businesses scaling up to profitability and beyond.
Two Economic Reports Highlight Pollock Industry’s Impact in Alaska
The Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance paid for two studies prepared independently by Northern Economics and the McKinley Research Group.
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Alaska’s top business symposium, the Alaska Chamber’s Alaska Business Summit attracts business leaders from all across the state.
RE+ Alaska will bring together clean energy professionals to discuss real-world solutions helping to spur electrification for tribal and rural communities.
October 21 – October 23
Seasons of Adventure 2025
Join the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) for its 2025 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Anchorage in October.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
ASRC Energy Remediation
The Systemcenter
New Generation of Environmental and Marketing Talent at Nortech
Environmental Professional Megan Smoot and Marketing Assistant MJ Johnson are new to the Nortech team in Alaska.
Alaska Pacific Beverage Company Taps New GM
Jaime Jurado is promoted to General Manager of Alaska Pacific Beverage Company, the production facility for 49th State Brewing, Arctic Roots Cider, and Frontier Alaska Soda.
Energy Veteran Returns to Alaska as HEX CFO
Michael R. Koy, a former mineral economist with BP in Anchorage, returns to Alaska as the CFO for the HEX family of companies.
Drawing from History: Issues Illustrated, 1986 and Today
In 1986, all twelve issues of this magazine had illustrated covers. Let that be a sketchbook of the issues that were important four decades ago, some of which still resonate today.
Growth Focus
Raw revenue ranks the Top 49ers, yet some Alaska companies excel in percentage terms. Meet the eight businesses that grew by 20 percent or more from 2023 to 2024.
The Safety Corner: Rigging 101
Working with suspended loads is one of the most hazardous jobs. Sean Dewalt explains how proper training and certification of riggers can prevent injuries and lower insurance exposures.
Strategic Onboarding
Onboarding must be designed to create momentum and instill confidence. Brian Walch shows how to help new hires contribute in meaningful ways as quickly as possible.
Worn but not Worn Out
Resale shopping is popular with all walks of life, not just bargain hunters. Learn about sustainable fashion at consignment clothing stores.