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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
Northrim News: New Palmer Financial Center
Northrim Bank Announces the Opening of its New Palmer Financial Center Northrim Bank is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, the Palmer Financial Center, located at 585 S. Valley Way. The lobby and drive-up will be open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. “Opening our Palmer Financial Center represents an important next step in serving the people and businesses of the Mat-Su Valley,” said Mike Huston, Northrim Bank President. “As our second location in the Valley and our 21st
AG Ketchikan Secures $99.6 Million NOAA Contract, Builds Momentum at Ketchikan Shipyard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2026 JAG Ketchikan Secures $99.6 Million NOAA Contract, Builds Momentum at Ketchikan Shipyard Anchorage, Alaska — JAG Ketchikan LLC has been awarded a $99.6 million federal contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow Modernization and Revitalization Program, marking a significant milestone for JAG Marine Group and reinforcing Alaska’s growing role in supporting federal maritime operations. The contract began June 10,
Housing Development Strategic Report
To our valued stakeholders and the Anchorage community;I am pleased to share this housing development strategic report, which examines the challenges limiting housing production in Anchorage and identifies strategies to help address our community’s growing housing needs.Anchorage is experiencing a significant shortage of attainable and workforce housing. Rising development costs, supply chain challenges, and aging infrastructure have made it increasingly difficult to build new housing at the pace our
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
