Archive of: Alaska Features

Anchorage, Fairbanks recognized as top winter destinations

Alaska has long been an iconic tourist destination in summer.

ELWOOD BREHMER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE

Alaskan Kikkan Randall wins Tour de Ski prologue

Kikkan Randall of the United States claimed her second cross-country World Cup victory of the season when she won the prologue event of the Tour de Ski on Saturday.

Associated Press

Inaugural sled dog race begins

Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey was among 23 competitors heading to Eagle Thursday in a new sled dog race that pays tribute to an Eagle Village tribal chief who died earlier this year.

Mush!

Kodiak shipyard losing money; higher rates appear likely

KODIAK — Higher rates appear likely for users of Kodiak’s city-owned shipyard because it continues to lose money.

Senate break-up, Renda’s run and Eielson saved

Top stories of 2012

Gov proposes status quo budget, lower capital spending

Gov. Sean Parnell released his proposed Fiscal 2014 budget Dec. 14 as required by law.

TIM BRADNER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE

Salmon excluder test approved; NOAA head to step down

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council took action on an application for research in the pollock fishery, and had preliminary discussions on variety of issues including vessel monitoring and walrus protection, at its December meeting.

MOLLY DISCHNER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE

EDITORIAL: Nome fuel run highlights spirit, challenges of Alaska

As evidenced by the endless lineup of “reality” television shows filmed in our state, Alaska makes for good television.

ANDREW JENSEN, MANAGING EDITOR

Strutz retires after 42 years with National Bank of Alaska, Wells Fargo

Richard Strutz passed many a milestone in 42 years of banking before retiring as the Wells Fargo Alaska Regional President earlier this month at age 61.

MOLLY DISCHNER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE