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Alaska and POSCO International sign agreement for six major development projects

Alaska has entered into an agreement with South Korea’s POSCO International Corporation covering six major development projects including renewable energy initiatives. The non-binding memorandum sets up two years for detailed exploration without financial commitments from either party.


Anthony Malandra Senior Media Manager – West - Official Website

Alaska NFIB comments on Small Business Economic Trends report for April

The National Federation of Independent Business in Alaska addressed recent declines shown in April’s Small Business Economic Trends report. State director Thor Stacey discussed ongoing uncertainty faced by local entrepreneurs while highlighting potential positive impacts from federal tax legislation.
Benito Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines - The Org

Alaska Airlines expands West Coast routes

Alaska Airlines announced an expansion of its route network from Santa Rosa and Long Beach on May 8.
Mike Sfraga, Interim Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks - uaf.edu

UAF and Defense Innovation Unit announce three-year technology collaboration

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has signed an agreement with Defense Innovation Unit focused on advancing key defense technologies over three years. Leaders say it leverages Alaskan expertise for national security needs.

Alaska collected 3.3% less in taxes on motor vehicle license taxes in 2024 than in previous year

Out of the $2 billion in total tax revenue collected by Alaska in 2024, $30.8 million came from motor vehicle license taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $31.9 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).


Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of Alaska / Penn Athletics

Alaska among 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Last Frontier News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Alaska is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
Benito Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines - Official Website

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome

Alaska Airlines has launched its first nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome with daily seasonal service through Oct. 23.
Bryan Scoresby Director - National Association of State Departments of Agricultur

Nominations open for 2026 Alaska Farm Family of the Year award

The Alaska Division of Agriculture is accepting nominations for its 2026 Farm Family of the Year Award.