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ANCHORAGE – The Board of Directors of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce recently voted to support the Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage School District (ASD) bond packages that will be on the April 7, 2026, municipal election ballot. The Anchorage Chamber recognizes that, without continued investment, the city cannot continue to attract businesses and families who want to live and work in ...read more

Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced that the Municipality, through a public contracting process, will direct $1.3 million in federal funds to expand critical supportive housing services in Anchorage.Supportive housing is a proven model that combines permanent housing with professional supports to address an individual’s health and life challenges, helping neighbors with complex needs remain ...read more

Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more

 Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more

This spring, the Municipality of Anchorage is officially launching an additional 10-person Healthy Spaces crew—effectively doubling the number of boots on the ground dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and greenbelts year-round.Managed by Anchorage Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Spaces team cleans and revitalizes public spaces, removing litter, addressing illegal dumping, and remediating ...read more

Build Your Skills. Boost Your Savings. Invest in Yourself. Trident Seafoods has created a unique 4-year program designed to launch your career in skilled trades through AVTEC, in Seward, AK, with automatic job placement. Get paid to be a student!YEARS 1–2Full tuition, required tools, meals, and housing paid at AVTEC in Seward, AKFull-time (40hrs/wk) paycheck during trainingOnsite mentorship ...read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): “The Supreme Court’s decision is welcome news for businesses and consumers. Over the past year, the Chamber has been working with ...read more

The Anchorage ATHENA Society is pleased to announce the inductees into the Class of 2026. A group of 11 women and this year’s Leadership Award recipient will be honored at the annual Anchorage ATHENA Society luncheon Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Hotel Captain Cook. This year’s inductees are:Evelyn Abello, Philippine Honorary ConsulDana Fabe, Fabe Dispute Resolution, Founder/OwnerSusanne ...read more

ANCHORAGE, AK – Alaska Wealth Advisors, a fiduciary wealth management firm, is pleased to announce a strategic evolution of its executive leadership team. Dave Valdez, CWS®, CLU®, ChFC®, AIF®, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), and Amber Frizzell, AIF®, formerly Chief Marketing Officer, has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). These ...read more

Koahnic Broadcast Corporation to Host 30th Annual Alaska Native Art Auction 30th Annual Event Marks Milestone Year for Indigenous Arts and Media   ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) announced that it will host the 30th Annual Alaska Native Art Auction on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, bringing together artists, community members, and ...read more

Fourth-quarter contributions of $574,711 pushed the total given to Alaska communities by First National Bank Alaska and its employees to more than $1 million in 2025. Total contributions include charitable gifts, activity sponsorships and in-kind donations of time and talent during the past year.   “Our great communities are at the heart of what makes Alaska such a wonderful place to live, work ...read more

 Today, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance arrived in Juneau to advocate for the Municipality’s 2026 legislative priorities, including support for the Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization project and the Anchorage Police Department’s (APD) Real-Time Crime Center.During her visit, Mayor LaFrance is meeting with members of the Anchorage legislative delegation and key stakeholders to secure essential ...read more

We invite you to join us at the Pacific Northern Academy Pearl Jubilee, celebrating 30 years and supporting the future! On March 27, 2026, PNA is hosting our PNA Jubilee at the Alaska Native Heritage Center! The evening will include champagne and oyster bar, fabulous passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, games, raffles, and dancing into the evening! Bid on trips to Hawaii, Juneau, ...read more

Launching and growing a business today means more than securing customers and building brand recognition — it also means safeguarding your intellectual property (IP). In a world where digital assets can be copied, shared, or misused within seconds, protecting your IP is not optional; it’s essential. This guide explores practical strategies you can implement to keep your ideas, content, designs, ...read more