Peter Pan Seafood: New Ownership with a New Vision
It was all hands on deck at the end of 2020 as new ownership took charge of the storied Peter Pan Seafoods company, now Peter Pan Seafood Co., preparing for their first season at the helm.
Author: Isaac Stone Simonelli
Posts with Purpose: Choosing Substance Over Likes
What it means to be a social media influencer in Alaska is a bit different than the Lower 48. That’s even more the case when your target audience is Alaska Natives.
About Bridges: Retrofits, Repairs, and Construction of Critical Alaska Infrastructure
HOME | Posts by Isaac Stone Simonelli (Page 2) About Bridges: Retrofits, Repairs, and Construction of Critical Alaska Infrastructure Hook, LLC With about 365,000 miles of river and thousands more miles of streams and other waterways—not to mention 6,640...
Green Energy Calls for Copper—Mining in Alaska Can Build a Renewable Future
President Joe Biden’s ambitious goal to reduce America’s dependency on fossil fuels sets the stage for a dramatic increase in demand for the mineral resources necessary for green technology—especially copper.
The Vaccine Rollout in Rural Alaska—Coordination and Communication Made Getting Back to Business Possible
According to Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges, the planning, coordination, communication, and dedication that made vaccine distribution in rural Alaska a success story is striking.
Alaska’s Path to Better (and Longer) Visitor Experiences
Community visitor centers, roadside cabins, and robust trail systems are essential infrastructure needed to support the multi-billion dollar tourism sector in Alaska.
Trucking From Port to Store to Home
One segment of the transportation industry that is crucial to getting items from port to door is drayage—a logistical service focused on trucking goods a short distance to retail companies or consolidators.
The Cloudy COVID-19 Economy
Economists were cautiously optimistic in their predictions for what 2020 would hold for the state’s economy. What none of them saw coming—what nobody saw coming—was the COVID-19 pandemic and the crippling economic damage it would cause.
Evolving Waste Management Systems in Rural Alaska
The rapidly warming climate is having negative impacts on rural communities in Alaska, where there are already significant barriers to creating the necessary infrastructure for solid waste and sewage management.
COVID-19 and Fishing in the Last Frontier: What’s on the Line?
Alaska’s fishing industry is facing ongoing challenges that have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.