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2026 Mayor’s Arts and Community Grant recipients
Today, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced the recipients of the 2026 Mayor’s Arts and Community Grants, as well as the second round of the “Beyond the Beige” grant initiative.These programs provide essential financial support to local nonprofits and cultural organizations fostering a more vibrant, connected, and resilient Anchorage.“I am proud to support our local nonprofits and cultural organizations as they work to strengthen our community,” said Mayor LaFrance. “Investing in their work is a
Mayor LaFrance proposes two ordinances to encourage housing development
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is proposing two new property tax incentives to encourage the building of lower-cost homes in the Municipality, promote mixed-use development and improve housing affordability.The pair of proposed ordinances is part of the Mayor’s broader 10,000 Homes in Ten Years strategy."For our community to truly thrive, Anchorage families need a housing market where homeownership is actually within reach," said Mayor LaFrance. "These tax incentives address the housing shortage head-on by
ANC RFP: Concourse C Amenities Concession
RFP ADA-32658 - Room SB2040 - Concourse C Amenities Concession - ANC In accordance with 17 AAC 42.400(a) – The following should be published: June 11, 2026, through August 10, 2026 (60 days) in the Alaska Online Public Notice System. https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=224171REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities requests proposals for the non-exclusive rights and obligations to Concourse C Amenities Concession
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
Northrim Bank Announces Eleven Recent Promotions
Northrim Bank Announces Eleven Recent Promotions Northrim President and CEO Mike Huston is pleased to announce the promotion of 11 officers, recognizing their leadership, strong performance and ongoing contributions to the bank’s success.Bill Bailey, SVP— Business Development ManagerBailey joined Northrim in 2023, bringing an extensive background in education and the oil and gas industries. In a newly created role, he now serves as Senior VP Business Development Manager. He focuses on building long-term
Northrim Bank Welcomes New Hires
Northrim Bank Welcomes New Hires Northrim President and CEO Mike Huston is pleased to announce the following three new hires: Jesse Carlstrom, Business Development OfficerMason McFarland, AVP - Branch Manager, Eastside Community BranchShep Delolli, Assistant Branch Manager, Float PoolCarlstrom joined Northrim in April as Business Development Officer. Prior to Northrim, he specialized in business development and strategic customer relationships within Alaska’s transportation and logistics sectors. He has
Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals Group Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors and New Executive Fellows Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANCHORAGE, AK — The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is proud to officially announce its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, effective July 1, 2026. This year's leadership team marks a milestone for the organization as it expands its programming, reach, and internal leadership structure to support the growing community of young leaders across the state. Leading the charge for the upcoming term is incoming YPG Board Chair Vlad Finko of Alaska
Alaskan-owned HEX Expands Beyond Cook Inlet with Coastal Plain Leases
Alaskan-owned HEX Expands Beyond Cook Inlet with Coastal Plain Leases ANCHORAGE, Alaska — June 8, 2026 — HEX Energy LLC (HEX Energy) has acquired oil and gas lease tracts 82 and 112 in Alaska’s Coastal Plain through the Bureau of Land Management’s 2026 lease sale. HEX Energy appreciates the work of the President of the United States, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Land Management, and the many federal and state professionals who support a transparent and orderly leasing process in
Practical Visual Asset Creation: How Small Retail Businesses Can Put Adobe Firefly to Work
What Is Adobe Firefly? What is Adobe Firefly? Adobe Firefly is a web-based generative artificial intelligence application designed to create visual content from text descriptions. The platform operates as a standalone web application where users type plain language commands to produce images, text effects, and video assets. It delivers high-resolution files cleared for safe commercial use because the underlying models are trained exclusively on licensed Adobe Stock material and public domain
ACDA Launches “Meet Me Downtown” to Celebrate the Heart of Anchorage
New campaign gives downtown businesses, restaurants, and event organizers a free platform to promote specials, events, and experiences ANCHORAGE, Alaska — June 4, 2026 - The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is proud to announce the launch of “Meet Me Downtown,” a new community-focused campaign designed to celebrate the energy, businesses, events, dining, entertainment, and experiences that make Downtown Anchorage unique. Developed in partnership with Visit Anchorage, Municipality of
Teammates Serve Local Communities in AK During 35th Annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day
KeyBank Teammates Come Together to Serve Local Communities in Alaska During 35th Annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day On June 2, KeyBank teammates volunteered with 7 community organizations across Alaska (Anchorage, Alaska) – On Tuesday, June 2, KeyBank proudly celebrated its 35th annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day®, a signature day of service that brings teammates together to support the communities they call home. Dozens of KeyBank teammates in Alaska rolled up their sleeves and
Assembly Members Propose Missing Middle Housing Overlay to Enable Housing Choice & Affordability
Assembly Members Baldwin Day & Martinez Propose Missing Middle Housing Overlay to Enable Housing Choice & Affordability June 1, 2026Today, Assembly Members Erin Baldwin Day & George Martinez released an ordinance designed to expand housing options in Anchorage and implement the land use goals outlined in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and 2040 Land Use Plan through a new zoning overlay for Missing Middle Housing. The proposed overlay would allow development of “missing middle” housing types — including
Chugach Electric Members Elect Two Directors in 2026
Chugach Electric members elect two directors The membership of Chugach Electric Association, Inc. elected two directors in the 2026 annual election. After four weeks of voting, Penny Gage was elected and Rachel Morse was re-elected to the utility’s seven-member board of directors. Election results were announced Friday, May 29, at the electric cooperative’s annual meeting held in Anchorage at ChangePoint Alaska. Four candidates ran for the two open seats on the Chugach Board of Directors. Gage and Morse
Mayor LaFrance provides update on public safety initiatives and enforcement successes
May 27, 2026Mayor LaFrance provides update on public safety initiatives and enforcement successesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, Anchorage Police Department Chief Sean Case, and Anchorage Fire Department Assistant Chief Ben Lewis gave a comprehensive update on the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, increase accountability, and provide critical crisis resources to residents.The update highlighted significant progress in addressing retail theft and the enforcement of new local ordinances
Thompson & Co. named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
Anchorage, Alaska: Thompson & Co. earns a place on Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list in the Advertising, Marketing & PR? Industry category. The annual list, published at Inc.com,honors companies across the country that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote or hybrid. This recognition follows a comprehensive evaluation process measuring workplace culture, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. The process
Aryan Azarsepandan, CESCL and Dylan Avirett Join R&M
Aryan Azarsepandan, CESCL and Dylan Avirett have joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) as Engineering Associate and Staff Geologist, respectively. Aryan joins R&M’s Construction Services Department, where he will support transportation and infrastructure projects with a focus on construction administration, documentation and AASHTOWare Project Construction implementation. Dylan joins the Earth Sciences Department, where he will support geological and environmental projects through field investigations, soil
