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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,
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
Rasmuson Foundation Names Elizabeth Dickinson to Strengthen Grants Process for Alaska Nonprofits and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 Anchorage, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation has named Elizabeth Dickinson as Director of Grants Management, bringing added strength to the systems and support that help nonprofit and local government, including tribal partners, access and manage funding. Dickinson will lead the Foundation’s grants management work, focusing on making the process more transparent, efficient, and responsive for grant recipients. Her role centers on supporting the teams and systems
LaFrance administration settles longstanding Don Young Port of Alaska lawsuit for $180 million
July 7, 2026 LaFrance administration settles longstanding Don Young Port of Alaska lawsuit for $180 million, bringing total recovery to $191.3 millionToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced the Port of Alaska will receive a cash settlement of $180 million for the longstanding MARAD lawsuit. The agreement preserves the $11.3 million already awarded in 2024 but not yet paid, bringing the total recovery to $191.3 million. The funds will go directly toward construction costs for the Port Modernization
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
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
