News for Community
Rasmuson Foundation Names Elizabeth Dickinson to Strengthen Grants Process for Alaska Nonprofits and
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, 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
Monday, June 08, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber, Community, Members
Thursday, June 04, 2026
New campaign gives downtown businesses, restaurants, and event organizers a free platform to promote specials, events, and experiences
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — June 4, 2026 - The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is proud to announce the launch of “Meet Me Downtown,” a new community-focused campaign designed to celebrate the energy, businesses, events, dining, entertainment, and ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Members, Economic
