The Dalton Can’t Wait
by Christi Foist | Nov 2, 2026
The Dalton Can’t Wait
by Christi Foist | Nov 2, 2026
Sleep Clinic, Real Estate Broker Win BBB Ethics Award
The Better Business Bureau presents its Torch Award for Ethics to Alaska Sleep Clinic and Alaska Premier Group.
Soft Skills: Bridging the Gap Between School and Workplace
Kids today are missing some “soft skills” necessary to succeed in jobs, but workforce development panelists have ideas to bridge the gap.
Betti’s Opens New Chapter in Familiar Bookstore Location
A new shop in Spenard, Betti’s, shares an emphasis on books and community like the building’s previous occupant, The Writer’s Block bookstore.
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Boeing 737-8 Enables Alaska Airlines Nonstop Route from Anchorage to Tokyo
Alaska Airlines announced its first route to Asia in nearly 30 years, with flights from Anchorage to Tokyo starting next spring.
Six Alaska Port Projects Split $105M in Federal Funds
Six port and maritime infrastructure projects across Alaska split nearly $105 million in federal funds from the US Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Feds Put $249M Toward Port MacKenzie Railroad Extension
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded the Alaska Railroad Corporation $249 million to complete a half-built rail extension to Port MacKenzie.
Alaska Employment: Positive Job Growth While September Unemployment Rate Holds Flat
Job growth in September was positive for the first time in months, even as the unemployment rate flattened at 4.3 percent for a third straight month.
‘Categorical Exclusion’ Simplifies NPRA Winter Exploration Permits
The US Bureau of Land Management says previous environmental assessments found that exploration activities in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska resulted in no significant impacts.
Tax Changes for Individual Contractors, Charitable Donors
Some non-employee compensation (1099-NEC) and miscellaneous payment (1099-MISC) situations demand careful attention from independent contractors or other freelance workers, and from businesses that pay them.
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November 6 – 8, 2026
30th Annual Sitka WhaleFest
Sitka WhaleFest celebrates marine life through science, art, culture, and adventure. This year’s theme is “Generations of Giants: 30 Years of Whales, Wisdom, and What Follows.”
November 11 – 14, 2026
2026 Associated General Contractors of Alaska Annual Conference
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Alaska’s Annual Conference is the state’s premier networking event for the construction industry, featuring multiple days of professional development sessions, a vendor trade show, evening networking receptions, and more!
November 11 – 12, 2026
47th Annual Alaska Resources Conference
The Alaska Resources Conference gathers industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the state and beyond to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the natural resources sector.
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Alaska Pacific University
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
Oxford Assaying & Refining
ASRC Energy Remediation
Denali Commission Names Village Infrastructure Protection Leader
The Denali Commission named Joshua Wilson, a program officer at the Rasmuson Foundation, to lead the Village Infrastructure Protection program.
Two New Ops Managers at UIC Oil & Gas Support in Deadhorse
UIC Oil & Gas Support, a subsidiary of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, named Paul Patkotak and Jake Bellinger as Operations Managers at its Deadhorse facility.
Great Alaskan Holidays Appoints HR Manager
Great Alaskan Holidays hired Terri Jerue, an experienced HR professional, as the RV rental, sales, and service company’s Human Resources Manager.
The Dalton Can’t Wait
The Dalton Highway is essential infrastructure for the North Slope. How is this critical road maintained and what improvements does it need to support resource development?
Community Investments: Corporate Engagement as Good Business
To strengthen communities, Alaska businesses contribute via donations, volunteerism, and partnerships.
Niche Activities: Truly Unique Alaska Experiences
Off the routine tourist trail, Alaskans have established businesses to share truly unique experiences like surfing, snorkeling, and ice climbing.
Characteristics of Leadership: Micromanaging
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 micromanagers carry too much of the load.
Better Business Bureau: Tools to Grow a Small Business with Trust
The goal is not to have the newest software or the longest list of apps. It’s to build a business that works well even when you cannot personally have your hand in everything.
Better Business Bureau: Tips for Smarter Buying
When money is tight, price matters, but value matters more. It pays to remember that price is only one part of a good buying decision.
