Industry
Every Alaska industry is an important part of the state’s economic fabric. Alaska’s well-known industries like oil and gas, mining, and fishing are inextricably linked with engineering services, financial institutions, healthcare facilities—even nonprofit endeavors. It is our goal to cover businesses in all of Alaska economic and geographic sectors, from family-operated farms in the Mat-Su and manufacturers in Fairbanks to budding cannabis dispensaries, tourism-based entities in Southeast, or Southcentral’s large retailers.
Latest Industry News
How Alaska Employers Can Prepare for Looming Sick Leave Requirement
Employers have until July 1 to implement a new paid sick leave requirement in Alaska. Lawyers have some tips on how to prepare.
Chena Power Spins Off Alaska Geothermal Partners for Energy Planning Services
After pioneering hot springs as an energy resource, Chena Power is starting a subsidiary called Alaska Geothermal Partners to help others tap into the Earth’s heat.
GCI Plans Custom Antennas Ideal for Rural Users
GCI partners with Swedish wireless innovator Kaelus to create a lighter, more effective antenna for rural Alaska.
Alaska’s Assigned Risk Pool
Columnist Sean Dewalt explains the assigned risk pool, which employers use it, and the tradeoffs for covering workers’ compensation.
Tlingit & Haida Names Director of Innovation and Development for 477 Workforce Plan
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska hired Holly Snowball Morales, previously of Cook Inlet Tribal Council, as 477 Director of Innovation and Development to implement the tribes’ workforce plan.
Number One Element: Geologic Hydrogen
The US Arctic Research Commission and the UAF Geophysical Institute hosted a workshop on geologic hydrogen, discussing current research and examining what’s needed to develop a potential new form of energy in Alaska’s rocks.
Harvest to Redevelop Kenai LNG Terminal for Energy Imports
Harvest Alaska is acquiring the Kenai LNG terminal from Marathon, redeveloping export facilities to instead import natural gas for the Southcentral Energy market as early as 2026.
UIC Partners with Local Grocers to Increase Food Security
Utqiaġvik’s village corporation is donating storage space so Alaska Commercial Co. and Kannika’s Market can stock food for a surge of winter visitors.
Architecture & Engineering + Interior
February 2025
In our February 2025 issue, we highlight how architecture and engineering improve every facet of our daily lives, from increasing the availability and affordability of housing to building small businesses and improving community safety. Projects like these are helmed by Alaska’s exceptional professionals, including the 2024 Anchorage Engineer of the Year Nominees. In the Interior, Red Dog Mine and the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are both making big moves. Enjoy!