Palmer Slaughterhouse Dodges Closure with Purchase by Soldotna Rancher
Soldotna rancher Ben Adams is the new owner of the Palmer USDA-approved slaughterhouse, keeping options open for store sales of Alaska meat.
Author: Rindi White
UAA Business Showcase Builds Bridges Within Community
UAA College of Business and Public Policy Showcase provides an opportunity to engage with the community—and show off a little.
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Lauded for Lift Station Removal Project
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association honored Alyeska Pipeline Service Company with Project of the Year for Environmental Stewardship and Innovation for removal of unused pump stations.
Palmer Potato Pioneers Chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the Year
Longtime Palmer-area farming family Bruce and Vickie Bush selected as the 2024 Farm Family of the Year in recognition of years of service.
Specialty Contractors Excel in Their Niche
Specialty contractors make a career by doing one thing very well. From installing doors (never windows) to restoring pipes (not installing plumbing), these experts have chosen a very narrow lane. What attracts a specialist to a particular niche, and does the job ever get boring?
Alyeschem Methanol Plant Gets Boost from North Slope Borough
Alyeschem has support from the North Slope Borough and a funding commitment from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority for an Arctic petrochemical plant.
Mat-Su Sentinel Launches Valley News Site
The Mat-Su Sentinel launches as a nonprofit source of local news coverage in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Aloha, Alaska Style: Pacific Islander Community Groups and Businesses
Lei’s Poke Stop in Muldoon is more than just a shop selling shave ice and Hawaiian snacks. It’s a hub for the Polynesian community in Anchorage, a taste of the tropics in the subarctic.
Mat-Su Crisis Response Team Receives Bert Hall Award for Community Health Commitment
The Mat-Su Crisis Response Team received the Bert Hall Award from Mat-Su Health Foundation for its work improving crisis response.
Sweet Caribou Opens Airport Location
Sweet Caribou opened its second location June 4, a shop at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport selling salads, sandwiches, and of course macarons.