NAWIC Rebuilds: Responding to Typhoon Halong
by Jamey Bradbury | May 25, 2026
NAWIC Rebuilds: Responding to Typhoon Halong
by Jamey Bradbury | May 25, 2026
Iḷisaġvik College Purchases Campus Site from UIC
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation agreed to sell a 15-acre site in Utqiaġvik for a long-sought Iḷisaġvik College campus, replacing leased facilities just outside of town.
Alaska Employment: Job Growth and Unemployment Rate Flat in April
Unemployment in Alaska held at 4.7 percent in April while government job cuts held overall employment growth since 2025 basically flat.
Alyeschem Breaks Ground on North Slope Petrochemical Factory
Alyeschem broke ground on a North Slope chemical plant to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel, scheduled for operation by the end of next year.
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Ongoing Optimism: Glenfarne Issues ‘Call to Arms’ for Alaska LNG Pipeline
A final investment decision on a North Slope gasline is still months away, but Glenfarne is asking its contractors to have equipment ready for construction before next spring.
What Is ‘Sustainable’ at the Governor’s Energy Conference?
Are data centers part of Alaska’s sustainable energy future? They can be, where “sustainability” equals “security.”
Chin’an Gaming Hall Expansion Adds Food, Games
A full-scale casino is still in the future for Chin’an Gaming Hall, but Native Village of Eklutna is adding more games, staff, and a food truck to meet demand.
Pikka Produces: Santos Announces First Oil
Santos says Phase 1 of its Pikka unit achieved first oil over the weekend, ramping up toward 80,000 barrels per day in the next few months.
Alaska Employment: Job Growth Trends Upward in March, Unemployment Rate Flat at 4.7%
Unemployment in Alaska held at 4.7 percent in March while government job cuts held overall employment growth since 2025 to 0.3 percent.
$115.4M Federal Funding Boost for Alaska Ports
Seven Alaska port projects receive a significant funding boost in the final funding year of the competitive federal port grant program.
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Three Barons Renaissance Fair 2026
The gates of Hillshire swing open once more for the grand revel known as the Three Barons Renaissance Fair—two weekends of adventure, laughter, music, spectacle, and merriment for all ages!
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Colony Days 2026
Celebrate summer Palmer-style! Colony Days is a summer favorite for locals and visitors alike, filled with fun for all ages.
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Bear Paw Festival
The 42nd Annual Bear Paw Festival brings Eagle River together for a vibrant community event. It is a fun, welcoming experience where tradition and community come together for all ages.
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New CEO for Coastal Villages Region Fund
Coastal Villages Region Fund, the largest Alaskan-owned seafood company, promoted Nick Souza to CEO upon the retirement of Eric Deakin.
Systemcenter Hires Alaska Market Business Development Manager
Hawai’i-based commercial furniture and storage dealership Systemcenter hired Kimberly Fontana as Business Development Manager for the Alaska Market.
Mat-Su Health Foundation Names New Director of Philanthropy
Mat-Su Health Foundation, the nonprofit co-owner of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, named Ashley Peltier as Director of Philanthropy.
NAWIC Rebuilds: Responding to Typhoon Halong
Members of the Alaska Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction share their experiences helping to rebuild in Western Alaska in the aftermath of Typhoon Halong.
What’s Up, Dock? Seward’s New Cruise Gateway
The revitalized Seward Cruise Ship Terminal is designed as Alaska’s largest turn port, where passengers begin or end a voyage and ships are fully reprovisioned.
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.
Characteristics of Leadership: Disconnectedness
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the detachment caused by disconnectedness, with a business educator weighing in with advice.
