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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman set Alaska blues cruise for 2027
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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman announced a second Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska sailing for Sept. 14-21, 2027, aboard the Norwegian Jade. The cruise will feature an all-star blues-rock lineup, Alaska and Canada stops, and fundraising for…
Business Impact NW names 10 finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026
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Business Impact NW selected 10 finalists from more than 200 applicants across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington for IMPACT Pitch 2026. The small-business competition wraps Oct. 1 in Seattle, where each category winner will receive a $10,000…
Anchorage Digital pushes banking into the digital asset era
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Anchorage Digital is positioning blockchain, stablecoins and agentic banking as the next layer of global financial infrastructure, with executives outlining the shift in a Business Reporter video published Aug. 26, 2026. The pitch matters because…
Eternal Alaska rebrands as Eternal Legacy Service with two memorial journeys
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Eternal Alaska has expanded nationwide and rebranded as Eternal Legacy Service, adding destination memorial services beyond Alaska.
Call Sheet Media acquires crime thriller pilot Into the Grey
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Call Sheet Media has acquired writer Jacob Tillman’s pilot Into the Grey, a serialized crime thriller set in Tampa that mixes cartel conflict, covert intelligence and spiritual mythology.
Eddie Goldfarb says age and experience make him Alaska House fit
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Eddie Goldfarb, 81, is running for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat and says his military, law enforcement and business background make him a stronger choice than political insiders.
At 81, Eddie Goldfarb seeks to become Alaska’s oldest freshman congressman
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Edward “Eddie” Goldfarb, a former Navy fighter pilot and business executive, is running for Alaska’s U.S. House seat in 2026. If elected, the 81-year-old would become the oldest freshman ever sent to Congress.
Alaska summit to train leaders on practical AI use in Anchorage
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AI in Alaska will bring business, government, nonprofit and tribal leaders to Anchorage on Sept. 28 for hands-on AI training, Alaska case studies and a 30/60/90-day implementation plan.
Beachy Construction expands across Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
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Homer-based Beachy Construction is widening its service area into Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Soldotna and Kenai as demand grows for full-service residential and commercial building in Southcentral Alaska.
North American SAF Conference adds Boeing, Alaska Airlines and USDA speakers
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The North American SAF Conference & Expo has expanded its Aug. 25-27 program in Tacoma with a new Tuesday afternoon general session featuring speakers from Boeing, Alaska Airlines, USDA and other aviation and fuel organizations.
Welcome Anchorage Tours names Amie Haakenson general manager
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Welcome Anchorage Tours promoted Amie Haakenson to general manager on July 9, 2026, giving the longtime Alaska tourism veteran oversight of daily operations, guest experience and a growing guide team.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
SWLABEL touts HP Indigo-compatible label materials for digital presses
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Zhejiang Shawei Digital Technology Co., Ltd. says its SWLABEL brand is engineered for HP Indigo LEP printing, with coated substrates designed to improve ink transfer, durability and production consistency.
Rehabilitation robotics market seen doubling by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the rehabilitation robotics market will grow from $1.81 billion in 2025 to $4.87 billion by 2030 as strokes, neurological disorders and demand for home-based therapy rise.
Federal stalking sentences vary sharply by state, new study finds
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A new nationwide study from The Law Offices of Christopher Chaney & Associates found major disparities in federal stalking and harassment sentencing across the U.S., with Arkansas topping the list at an average 56 months in prison.
Best Day Ever Vacations ranks No. 2 among fastest-growing travel companies
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Best Day Ever Vacations was named the No. 2 fastest-growing travel company in the U.S. on the 2026 Inc. 5000. The recognition spotlights the Carlsbad, California-based agency’s family-travel business and its expansion as it adds team members,…
OVN passes 100,000 expedite loads as North American urgent freight data grows
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OVN LLC says it has moved its 100,000th load since launching in 2015, giving the managed expedite carrier a decade of single-source data on how urgent freight actually moves across the United States and Canada.
Melissa Methven highlights suicide prevention month with grief book
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Registered dental hygienist Melissa Methven is using National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to spotlight her book on grief, suppression and resilience after her husband died by suicide in 2022. The book is available now in multiple formats,…
Roxie Jorgenson recognized for trust-centered leadership strategy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Roxie Jorgenson, a Palmer, Alaska entrepreneur and consultant with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations strengthen teams, culture and growth.
Ampaire raises $19M Series B to push hybrid-electric aircraft toward commercialization
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Ampaire closed a $19 million Series B led by DiamondStream Partners, with backing from Alaska Airlines and International Airlines Group, to scale its hybrid-electric aviation systems.
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