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Strikers picketing at Denali National Park
Published July 2, 2009
ANCHORAGE - Visitors to Denali National Park were greeted Thursday by strikers waving and carrying signs at the entrance amid a labor dispute that has served as a distraction during the busy July 4th weekend at the 6 million-acre park.
Cruise West suspends Ketchikan stops in 2010
Published July 2, 2009
KETCHIKAN - A cruise ship company will bypass Ketchikan next year in favor of tours out of Juneau and Anchorage.
Bus mechanics union strikes at Denali
Published July 2, 2009
FAIRBANKS — Bus mechanics, radio technicians and warehouse workers at Denali National Park and Preserve went on strike Wednesday.
Congress may overhaul fishing industry regulations
Published June 30, 2009
SEATTLE - Congress may overhaul safety regulations for the fishing industry.
Exxon says it will pay interest on Alaska oil spill damages
Published June 29, 2009
ANCHORAGE - Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. has decided not to appeal hundreds of millions of dollars in interest on punitive damages resulting from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.
What are customers saying about your business?
Published June 28, 2009
I often am reminded of the importance of customer service when I utilize various businesses for everything from paying bills and buying household items to other important services.
Midnight Sun Brewery moves to new Anchorage location
Published June 27, 2009
ANCHORAGE - Just in time for this year's solstice, Midnight Sun Brewery has moved to a new location in south Anchorage.
UAF graduates rescue a struggling airline and helped make it respectable
Published June 21, 2009
Thirty seven years ago on May 1, 1972, Ron Cosgrave, the recently appointed executive vice president of Alaska Airlines in Seattle, called my Alaska Continental Development Corporation office in Fairbanks.
Cutlery marketer opens Fairbanks office
Published June 21, 2009
Vector Marketing opened a new sales office in Fairbanks, headed by branch manager Raphael de la Soujeole.
Best Western opens Chena River Lodge
Published June 21, 2009
Best Western International opened the Best Western Chena River Lodge, located at 1255 Sportsmans Way in Fairbanks
Shell adds new vessel to Alaska program
Published June 21, 2009
Shell awarded a contract to Edison Chouest to build an anchor handler tug supply vessel for use in offshore exploration.
Hetzel promoted at R&M
Published June 21, 2009
Paul Hetzel was promoted to construction administration group manager at R&M Consultants.
R&M Consultants hires Karen Tilton
Published June 21, 2009
In 1969, Ralph Migliaccio and Jim Rooney founded R&M Consultants, performing the initial route geotechnical studies for the trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
Heather Heineken promoted
Published June 21, 2009
The Alaska Small Business Development Center promoted Heather Heineken to the position of Great North Director.
Trans-Alaska oil pipeline shut down for maintenance
Published June 20, 2009
ANCHORAGE - The 800-mile trans-Alaska oil pipeline is being shut down this weekend for maintenance.
