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How Anchorage Tourism Businesses Can Produce Campaign Imagery Year-Round
Anchorage lives by a dramatic seasonal clock. Alaska's largest city and the gateway for much of the state's visitor traffic, it compresses an enormous share of its tourism into a short, intense summer while marketing that season has to begin in the depths of a long, dark winter — the summer campaign built in January, the shoulder-season push planned while the days are barely light. For the lodging and tourism operators who depend on out-of-area visitors, that timing demand collides with the reality that
First National Bank Alaska announces unaudited results for second quarter 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $20.8 million, or $6.58 per share. This compares to a net income of $18.4 million, or $5.80 per share, for the same period in 2025. Return on assets increased to 1.65%, an improvement of 19 basis points over June 30, 2025, driven by strong net income performance. “Our second quarter results reinforce we’re executing the right strategies for long-term success,” said First National Board Chair and
Global Credit Union Opens New Branch in Utqiagvik
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2025 Global Credit Union Opens New Branch in Utqiagvik UTQIAGVIK, Alaska — On July 9, 2026, Global Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Utqiagvik branch, expanding access to essential financial services for residents, businesses, and families across Alaska’s North Slope. Located inside AC Stuaqpak at 4725 Ahkovak Street, the new branch provides in-person banking support, ATM access, loans, deposits and withdrawals, and other services
ACDA Reflects on a Year of Progress and Investment in Anchorage's Future
Executive Director’s Message At the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), our mission is to serve as a catalyst for development that strengthens our community and supports Anchorage’s long-term growth. Through strategic partnerships, infrastructure investments, housing initiatives, and public engagement, ACDA continues to focus on projects that improve quality of life and create opportunities across our city. In 2025, ACDA advanced several initiatives aimed at supporting economic development,
New Marketing and Human Resources Professionals Join R&M's Business Services Department
Siobhan Johansen and Carly Guthrie recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) in the firm's Business Services Department. Siobhan joins R&M as a Proposal Manager in the Marketing Group, where she will support proposal development, content strategy and client communications. Carly joins R&M as Human Resources Generalist, where she will support employee onboarding, recruiting coordination, personnel administration and employee relations.Siobhan brings seven years of experience in project management, content
Landye Bennett Blumstein Welcomes Attorney Chanel Simon
** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **Landye Bennett Blumstein Welcomes Attorney Chanel Simon Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP is pleased to welcome Chanel A.T. Simon to the firm as an associate attorney. She will focus her practice on Alaska Native law, business law, civil litigation, and real estate law. Chanel earned her JD from Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with an Indian Law Certificate. Prior to joining the firm, she was an Assistant District Attorney in Bethel, where she prosecuted
CONSUMER PROTECTION CONCERN REGARDING ROGUE MOVERS
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ALASKA MOVERS ASSOCIATIONUnfortunately, we are seeing an increase in moving scams affecting Alaska families. Rogue movers and unlicensed operators often advertise low prices, collect large deposits, and then demand significantly more money or hold household goods hostage.We are receiving an alarming number of calls from consumers who are in very distressing situations involving rogue moving companies, unlicensed operators, and/or moving brokers. In several cases,
Alaska Communications Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Courtland Madock as President and CEO, effective September 1, 2026. Madock succeeds Paul Fenaroli who is stepping down as President and CEO in August to focus on his family. Fenaroli will remain with the company through a period to support a smooth transition. Madock brings more than 18 years of experience in broadband and telecommunications, including senior leadership roles at WOW!,
Local healthcare executive to lead 2026 Alaska Heart Run & Walk and statewide push for CPR readiness
Anchorage, Alaska, June 15, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. To help improve cardiac arrest outcomes in Alaska, Carrie Peluso, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FAONL, FCNS, chief nursing officer of Providence Alaska, will chair the 2026 Alaska Heart Run & Walk, leading an effort to
