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Temporary Closure of Trails Due to Increased Bear Activity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026Temporary Closure of Trails Due to Increased Bear Activity ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In coordination with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are temporarily closing several trails in Far North Bicentennial Park and the BLM Campbell Tract as a precautionary measure due to heightened bear activity. Trail closures include the Rover’s Run Trail and Salmon Run Trail.
Blueprint publishes survey of Alaska gubernatorial candidates on communications, media and transpare
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 11, 2026 Blueprint publishes survey of Alaska gubernatorial candidates on communications, media and transparency practicesANCHORAGE - Blueprint, the public affairs division of Thompson & Co., today published the results of its first gubernatorial candidate communications survey, a nine-part questionnaire that asked Alaska's leading 2026 gubernatorial candidates to detail how they would communicate with the press and the public if elected.The survey went to candidates whose
Community Golf Tournament Raises $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Golf Tournament Raises $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits Anchorage, AK – On July 14, players from across Alaska and beyond gathered at Anchorage Golf Course for the annual Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament, raising $90,000 to support two Alaska nonprofits: Challenge Alaska and Camp Fire Alaska.Hosted by the Global Credit Union Foundation, the tournament brought together business partners, credit union leaders, volunteers, and community
Volunteers are Greening Anchorage One Tree at a Time
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2026Contact: Matthew Jenkins (907) 249-6651Matthew@anchorageparkfoundation.org Volunteers are Greening Anchorage One Tree at a TimeWhen: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 PMWhere: 8100 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Anchorage Park Foundation (APF) invites members of the media to a community tree planting event at Chanshtnu Muldoon Park. Local volunteers with the Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) will gather to restore
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
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Anchorage's Newest Inclusive Playground at Taku Lake Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2026 Contact: Michelle LeBeau - (707) 972-7776 - Michelle@anchorageparkfoundation.orgRibbon Cutting Celebrates Anchorage's Newest Inclusive Playground at Taku Lake ParkMedia Invite:What: Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Anchorage's Newest Inclusive PlaygroundWhen: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.Where: Taku Lake Park South, 8210 Stormy Pl, AnchorageAnchorage, Alaska – The Anchorage Park Foundation, in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Parks & Recreation
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
Goodwill Industries Round-Up for ''StandDown'' to Support Veterans in Our Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 30th, 2026GOODWILL INDUSTRIES ROUND-UP FOR “STAND DOWN” TO SUPPORT VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITY Anchorage and Wasilla, AK – From Sunday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 8th, Goodwill stores in Anchorage and Wasilla will host a “Round Up for Stand Down” campaign, giving customers the opportunity to donate or round up their purchases to the nearest dollar in support of Stand Down, Inc. All proceeds raised during this time will help provide essential resources to veterans in need
New Kids Bicycle Pump Track Opens at Valley of the Moon Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Kids Bicycle Pump Track Opens at Valley of the Moon ParkMedia and Public Invited to Join Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, Rep. Zack Fields at Ribbon Cutting WHAT: Ribbon-cutting for new kids bicycle pump trackWHEN: 4 pm Thursday, July 30, 2026WHERE: Valley of the Moon Park, 610 W. 17th Avenue Media and the public are invited to join community leaders and volunteers at a ribbon-cutting for a new kids bicycle pump track at Valley of the Moon park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their
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,
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
