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Special Guest from Association of Children's Museums at Free Children’s Museum for a Day and Northern Lights & Playful Nights Fundraiser
President of the Association of Children’s Museums to Visit Anchorage as The Nave Becomes a Children’s Museum for a DayANCHORAGE, Alaska — On Saturday, August 9, the Alaska Children’s Museum will be joined by the Fairbanks Children’s Museum, the Seward Children’s Museum and other community partners to transform the Nave, located at 3502 Spenard Road, into Anchorage’s very own children’s museum for one day only. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the children’s museum will be free to families with children. At 5 p.m.,
Alaska Communications Accelerates Network Investment With Plans for 100,000 Locations Served With Improved Broadband Service
Alaska Communications Accelerates Network Investment With Plans for 100,000 Locations Served With Improved Broadband ServiceSpeeds up to 300Mbps of unlimited data ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing network expansion, Alaska Communications is launching improved broadband service to approximately 100,000 businesses and homes across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Kenai Peninsula. Powered by fiber-fed, next-generation fixed wireless technology, Alaska Communications is expanding
Mayor LaFrance announces 2025 Mayor’s Arts Grant awardees
July 15, 2025Mayor LaFrance announces 2025 Mayor’s Arts Grant awardeesEach year, the mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage awards grants to community-based presenters, producers, and nonprofit arts organizations who provide visual art, theater, dance, music, poetry and more to the Anchorage community. This long-standing grant program supports and recognizes groups that enrich the Municipality of Anchorage by beautifying public space, preserving and honoring cultural heritage, fostering community dialogue,
Vigor Marine Group & JAG Marine Group Give Notice to AIDEA of Tentative Agreement
PRESS RELEASEAIDEA Office of Communications & External Affairs 907.771.3000 14-2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025 Vigor Marine Group & JAG Marine Group Give Notice to AIDEA of Tentative Agreement for Assignment of Operator Rights to JAG Marine Group - AIDEA Closely Following Negotiations Ketchikan, Alaska —Vigor Marine Group and JAG Marine Group, Inc. today announced a tentative agreement aimed at an assignment of operator rights of the Ketchikan Shipyard to JAG, and to work together to
Local healthcare leaders to serve as co-chairpersons for 2025 Alaska Heart Run & Walk
Community leaders champion the American Heart Association’s annual campaign to fight heart disease and stroke in Alaska, culminating on Sept. 20, 2025, at Alaska Airlines Center ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 8, 2025 – The American Heart Association has named Lucretia Craig, RN, MSM, BSN, CPC, principal owner, Gemini Executive & Professional Coaching, and Robert “Bob” Craig, chief executive officer, Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, as the community volunteer co-chairpersons for the 2025 Alaska Heart Run &
Building a Brand That Resonates with Your Audience
When people remember your brand, it's not just the name or logo—it’s how you made them feel, how clearly you communicated your values, and whether they felt seen. For chamber of commerce members, branding isn’t abstract. It’s a tool for trust, a signal of consistency, and a real engine for word-of-mouth growth. Every element of your brand should carry intention and clarity. That’s how you move beyond recognition to resonance.Define Your Brand’s Purpose and Values A brand without purpose is just
Jason Johnston, PE and Trevor Copple Join R&M
Jason Johnston, PE and Trevor Copple recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M). Jason is a Senior Project Engineer in the firm’s Surface Transportation Group, where he will provide planning, design and construction administration services for civil and transportation infrastructure projects across Alaska. Trevor is an Environmental Geologist in the firm’s Geosciences Group, where he supports environmental and geotechnical investigationsJason brings more than 20 years of civil engineering experience to
Mayor LaFrance celebrates accomplishments from year one in office
July 1, 2025Mayor LaFrance celebrates accomplishments from year one in officeToday marks one full year in office for Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and her team. Since July 1, 2024, the Mayor has been laser-focused on five priority areas: Improving public safety, building more housing, addressing homelessness, restoring good government, and building Anchorage’s future through economic development. The LaFrance administration has made significant strides in each of these categories. The administration’s
Anchorage Assembly and School Board Sign Joint Resolution
During the June 24 Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved AR 2025-202 to co-sign a joint resolution opposing Alaska Commissioner of Education Deena Bishop's request to the State Board of Education to further limit the ability of local governments to invest in public schools. The joint resolution will be submitted during the public comment period for regulatory changes in front of the Alaska Board of Education, open until July 23, 2025. “At a time when we are seeing
Mayor LaFrance launches major ACCEE Fund investments
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of Anchorage June 26, 2025Mayor LaFrance launches major AnchorageChild Care and Early Education Fund investmentsMayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the first disbursement of funds from the Alaska Child Care and Early Education (ACCEE) Fund, a landmark initiative made possible by Proposition 14, co-sponsored by Mayor LaFrance and Assembly Member Kameron Perez-Verdia and approved by voters in April 2023. The fund, supported by Anchorage’s cannabis tax revenue, is now
Coming Soon: Anchorage’s First RV Resort with Alaska Native Memorial and Cultural Garden!
Anchorage, AK – The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) proudly announces that the Anchorage Assembly approved a lease agreement to redevelop the 3rd & Ingra property into a seasonal RV Resort featuring an Alaska Native Memorial and Indigenous Garden.This transformative project, led by ACDA, will activate a long-vacant parcel in the heart of Anchorage by creating a welcoming destination for travelers, a space for cultural reflection, and a new venue for community events. In partnership with the
RFP to Construct and/or Procure Microunits and Design and Develop Site
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) requests proposals from qualified contractors to construct and/or procure between 16 and 30 Microunits and design and develop the site, including associated utility connections and infrastructure. The successful bidder will bring the required expertise to the project to deliver a product that meets project specifications and budget within a short timeframe, with the site and units available for occupancy by October 15, 2025. Proposals will be
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the Anchorage Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. Of the 7,500 chambers in the United States, 187 of these are Accredited. These elite chambers represent the top 3% of all chambers in the United States. “Chambers of commerce nationwide play a vital role in their communities every day,” said Raymond P. Towle, Vice President, Federation Relations and Coalition
