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Wednesday, July 01, 2020Alaska Communications Brings Locally Hosted Microsoft Azure Services to Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will bring locally hosted Microsoft Azure Stack Hub cloud services to Alaska. “We listened to our customers’ concerns about data storage, which led to this collaboration with Microsoft to expand to bring a hybrid cloud solution to Alaska businesses”Tweet this Alaska Communications, one of Alaska’s leading broadband and IT solutions providers, has utilized Azure Stack Hub to enhance computing by offering greater flexibility and
Thursday, June 25, 2020Northrim Bank named Best-In-State Bank by Forbes
Northrim Bank is proud to announce that it was named Best-In-State Bank by Forbes for the second year in a row. The global media company conducted its annual survey with market research firm Statista. More than 25,000 people in the US responded about their banking relationship. Consumers were asked 20 questions about their financial dealings. Banks and credit unions were rated on overall recommendations and satisfaction, as well as five sub-dimensions (trust, terms and conditions, branch services,
Wednesday, June 24, 2020July 8 reopening planned for UA Museum of the North
The University of Alaska Museum of the North will reopen to visitors on Wednesday, July 8, following a temporary closure due to COVID-19 restrictions. The museum will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Early entry dates will be available to museum members by reservation from June 29-July 1. To protect the health of visitors and staff, face coverings will be required at all times in the museum. Visitation will be limited to 2 hours to maintain a limited capacity, and visitors may be
Tuesday, June 23, 2020Alaska Airlines adds the Embraer 175 jet to state of Alaska flying
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines will start flying the Embraer 175 jet aircraft in the state of Alaska starting in October 2020. The E175, operated by regional partner Horizon Air, will serve select markets in Alaska. "Alaskans who have flown the E175 jet in the Lower 48 have frequently asked when they might see the plane in the state, and we're thrilled the time has come," said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president. "This jet gives us the flexibility to increase daily
Thursday, June 18, 2020Aurora Energy Solutions to Build First- Ever Wood Kiln in Fairbanks
New Business Venture to Build First-Ever Wood Kiln in Fairbanks; Acquires Superior Pellet Fuels Project to bring cleaner air, new jobs, more efficient energy FAIRBANKS, AK — Aurora Energy Solutions, LLC, a new company owned by Usibelli Investments, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Superior Pellet Fuels (SPF) and is constructing a state-of-the-art wood kiln. The kiln will produce clean-burning dry firewood that will help the greater Fairbanks area achieve required reductions in PM 2.5
Friday, June 12, 2020Dan Graham Named New General Manager of Donlin Gold
Longtime Alaska Miner Leads the State’s Largest Gold Development Project ANCHORAGE, Alaska (June 5, 2020) – Donlin Gold announced today that longtime Alaska miner Dan Graham will lead Donlin Gold as the project’s new general manager, succeeding Andy Cole, who is retiring June 16, 2020. As general manager, Dan will be responsible for progressing the project, working closely with the Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation – the Alaska Native Corporations which own the subsurface mineral rights
Monday, June 01, 2020Alaska Communications’ Debra Morse to Serve as Vice President, Human Resources
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Communications recently named Debra Morse as vice president, human resources. Morse previously served as legal counsel for Alaska Communications, most recently as vice president, legal. “As a lawyer, Deb has guided us on labor relations, compensation and benefits and other areas of human resources,” said William Bishop, president and CEO. “Deb has a strong commitment to customer service, ethics and diversity in the workplace. She is strategic, compassionate, thoughtful and
