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Fairbanks economic panel could recommend changing its role in sister city ties
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Economic Development Commission hears a UAF workforce presentation Friday, Nov. 20, as the state forecasts 300 new jobs and the borough's working-age population sits 6,800 below its 2012 peak.
Fort Wainwright is extending free Wi-Fi to all of its permanent party barracks
Fort Wainwright is expanding free Wi-Fi to all permanent party barracks after a six-building pilot run with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Army said.
Ketchikan's Loring Service Area Board weighs dock grants with $60,625 on hand
The Loring Service Area Board discusses dock grant options Wednesday for work priced at $2.3 million to $63.5 million. The service area had about $60,600 at the end of the last fiscal year. Some grant programs may require a local match.
Greens Creek operator Hecla will cash out its preferred stock and may sell new shares
Hecla Mining, operator of Alaska's Greens Creek silver mine, will redeem its Series B preferred stock Dec. 11 and may sell up to 50 million new common shares.
NOAA corrects pricing form for Fairbanks satellite station proposals due Nov. 19
NOAA corrected the pricing template for its Fairbanks satellite station contract, with proposals due Nov. 19; the U.S. Attorney's Office seeks Anchorage court reporters by Nov. 17; GSA placed three small supply orders with an Anchorage firm.
Whittier gets $4.1 million in federal money to design a DeLong Dock replacement
The Maritime Administration obligated $4.07 million to Whittier on Monday, Nov. 9, to design a DeLong Dock replacement. The grant requires a public meeting in town and coordination with tribal and Native organizations, the Alaska Railroad, processors and the military.
FEMA brings federal share of Port of Alaska quake storm drain repairs to $2.34 million
FEMA recorded an obligation Tuesday on the Port of Alaska's storm drainage project from the 2018 earthquake. The federal share now stands at $2.34 million of a $2.6 million project, including $382,150 for mitigation.
Canadian court approves NovaGold deal that would put Donlin Gold under one owner
A British Columbia court approved NovaGold's all-stock deal for Paulson's 40% of Donlin Gold, expected to put the proposed Southwest Alaska gold mine under one owner Dec. 1.
Army Corps seeks a team to build an estimated $1.8 billion JBER weapons complex
The Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is seeking a design-build team for about 16 facilities in a new JBER Weapons Generation Complex. The new complex must run before the old one closes. Responses are due Nov. 24.
Golden Valley Electric moves to settle rate case as high power costs strain its cash
Golden Valley Electric Association's board voted unanimously to let management negotiate a rate case settlement with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, as the co-op's finance chief reported cash flow strain from high power costs.
Tlingit man at Juneau lecture says Sealaska, not clans, has the say over clan land
At a Sealaska Heritage Institute lecture in Juneau, a Tlingit audience member said Sealaska, not Tlingit clans, now has the say over clan land.
Golden Valley says it can't exempt medical-device users from rolling outages
Golden Valley Electric Association told members Monday that households relying on medical devices cannot be excluded from 30-to-60-minute controlled outages. The guidance follows October's emergency alerts, when email warnings brought little measurable conservation.
AIDEA lets its director sign binding Ambler Road deals and move an estimated $86 million
AIDEA's board amended its Ambler road resolution so its executive director can sign binding agreements, move an estimated $86 million more from the revolving fund and amend bylaws to fit final deals.
University of Alaska says 29 federal grants restored, 32 terminated since 2025
A slide prepared for the Nov. 5 University of Alaska Board of Regents meeting says 29 federal grants worth $86.2 million were restored and 32 with $16.7 million in balances were terminated since 2025. It credits Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Tax expense turns Alaska Air Group's pretax profit into a $147 million loss
Alaska Air Group reports a $147 million third-quarter net loss despite an $18 million pretax profit, as jet fuel costs rose 57% and a tax adjustment hit earnings.
Afognak Native Corporation names Alutiiq LLC executive Autumn Sellars interim CEO
Afognak Native Corporation named Autumn Sellars, an executive at its federal contracting subsidiary Alutiiq, LLC, interim CEO effective Nov. 5. The release does not name her predecessor or address a permanent search.
Alaska Air Group cuts about 200 jobs as it seeks $100 million in 2027 savings
Alaska Air Group's quarterly filing says it is cutting about 200 jobs and trimming contractor spending to save about $100 million in 2027, at a fourth-quarter cost of about $11 million. Fuel pushed its 2026 outlook to a loss.
NOAA removes remaining funds from two Juneau contracts as they near closeout
Four federal contract actions touched Alaska firms Nov. 3-4: NOAA deobligations move two Juneau awards toward closeout, the FAA adds janitorial work in Kenai, and GSA orders snow removal in Washington, D.C.
Calista sets $400 payments for elders, capping what it says is a record $20.8 million year
Calista Corp. will pay $400 to each original shareholder 65 or older by Dec. 11, capping $20.8 million in 2026 distributions. About half its Akilista goes to the Y-K.
Army Corps seeks contractor to keep Anchorage's harbor dredged through 2029
The Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is taking bids through Dec. 7 to dredge about 900,000 cubic yards a year from Anchorage Harbor in 2027-2029 while keeping Port of Alaska terminals open to ships. Award depends on federal funds.