Member News

Results Found: 16
Friday, August 21, 2026
YWCA Alaska is happy to share our 2026 Women of Achievement Awardees! These ten impressive women join an academy of 360+ others who have trail blazed women's leadership in Alaska.  Without their hard work, the path would be tumultuous for our younger generations. While there is still work to be done, the path is nicely paved for others coming up behind.  “For YWCA Alaska’s 37th year of ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Diversity & Inclusion, Members
Thursday, August 20, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2026   Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska Sponsors “Paint the Nation” Mural in Downtown Anchorage   ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Today, a new mural commissioned by Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska will commence installation downtown at 1016 W 6th Ave. Members of the community are invited to watch the mural progress throughout the week and attend an official dedication ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Events, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Government
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, August 10, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Events
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
Tuesday, August 04, 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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Economic
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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, ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Events
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
  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 ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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 ...read more
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Events
Friday, July 10, 2026
** 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 ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, June 15, 2026
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, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members