Elias Rojas, who is the marketing manager for MTA, as well as the director of information technology and communications on the Arctic Winter Games Host Committee, says MTA’s sponsorship fits its ongoing mission to support the community it serves. “Part of our mission is to pioneer economic development,” Rojas says. “Sponsoring both traditional and esports benefits MTA through fostering diverse community engagement.”

ravel pads are an essential base for oil and gas operations on the North Slope tundra, which is delicate and subject to challenging freeze/thaw cycles of the permafrost below. These artificial gravel islands establish a stable foundation for industry activity while protecting the tundra, allowing Alaska operators to both access critical resources and protect the natural environment.

Installing the pads for exploration and drilling on the North Slope presents several logistical considerations: where to acquire and how to transport gravel to a potential site can make the difference between a project that’s passed over and one that’s identified as economically feasible.

arch 27, 1964 shook up the construction industry in Alaska. The magnitude 9.2 earthquake that Friday evening left 131 people dead as it crumbled streets, flattened buildings, and wiped out coastal towns. On top of the rubble, what was rebuilt was different from what stood before.

The quake contributed to knowledge about seismic design that could not have been understood beforehand. In 1964, the theory of plate tectonics was still being developed. Geologists had only two working seismographs in Alaska, one in Fairbanks and one in Sitka, according to John Thornley, a geotechnical engineer with WSP USA in Anchorage.

he Matanuska-Susitna Borough, long considered Anchorage’s bedroom community, has a housing problem. Its growth is outpacing available housing, particularly affordable rental housing.

It’s outpacing it so quickly that housing and emergency shelter is listed in the 2022 Mat-Su Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Plan as the top health need to be addressed.

The implementation plan is a direct outgrowth of the triennial Mat-Su Community Health Needs Assessment, a study the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) must undertake every three years due to its affiliation with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, says MSHF public affairs director Robin Minard.

laska’s role in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century provides a fanciful impression of mining. Eager prospectors rushed into the state in search of golden treasures with the hopes of striking it rich. But sometimes the riches come from things that are less shiny. Gravel, rock, and sand sources around Alaska are key to numerous infrastructure projects. In the present day, utilizing Alaska’s abundance of natural resources yields its own set of riches.

or many Americans, a quick trip to the local urgent care or emergency room when the need for care arises is a standard expectation. This convenience, however, is not guaranteed for those in Alaska’s remote communities.

The implications can be profound: delayed treatments, limited access to specialized care, and a heavy reliance on self-care and community support.

When medical issues arise and a local healthcare facility lacks the capacity, equipment, or specialized expertise to address it, the reality for families in rural communities can be stark. It disrupts family life, imposes logistical challenges, and strains emotional and financial resources. Being away from familiar surroundings and loved ones during times of medical need can exacerbate stress and anxiety or exact an emotional toll. Children and other dependents at home may face disruption in their own care and routine, adding to the family’s overall stress.

hree exceptional Alaskans are the newest inductees in the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. The Alaska State Committee on Research is honoring Tim Collett, Billy Connor, and Christine Resler for their work in hydrocarbons, transportation infrastructure, and innovation itself.

The committee is an advisory board formed within the University of Alaska system to promote “research and development as an enterprise and as an engine for economic development in Alaska.” To further that goal, it established the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame in 2014, celebrating both individuals and inventions that “contribute to the state’s growing culture of ingenuity.”

our role as a manager is dynamic and complex. You deliver business results, improve processes, and keep everyone productive. You’re also expected to recruit the right people, train them, keep them engaged, and prepare them for the next step in their careers.

We have substantial opportunities here in Alaska, which is encouraging, but we risk not having enough people to capitalize on them. We need great managers, and it is essential work, but it’s a lot! Many managers want to succeed and grow in their roles but aren’t sure how to do that.

Maybe that’s you.

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