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Eddie Goldfarb says age and experience make him Alaska House fit
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Eddie Goldfarb, 81, is running for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat and says his military, law enforcement and business background make him a stronger choice than political insiders.
At 81, Eddie Goldfarb seeks to become Alaska’s oldest freshman congressman
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Edward “Eddie” Goldfarb, a former Navy fighter pilot and business executive, is running for Alaska’s U.S. House seat in 2026. If elected, the 81-year-old would become the oldest freshman ever sent to Congress.
AMPP launches five-year podcast series on corrosion, coatings and AI
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AMPP has launched a four-part ambassador podcast series as part of its Fifth Anniversary “Then and Now” programming, with episodes that spotlight global perspectives on standards, asset integrity, AI and workforce challenges.
CASP names John Randall board chair, adds Amy Legan as director
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The Council of Autism Service Providers elected John Randall as board chair and Amy Legan as a new board member, expanding leadership at the national autism services trade group.
Beachy Construction expands across Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
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Homer-based Beachy Construction is widening its service area into Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Soldotna and Kenai as demand grows for full-service residential and commercial building in Southcentral Alaska.
Ampaire raises $19M Series B to push hybrid-electric aircraft toward commercialization
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Ampaire closed a $19 million Series B led by DiamondStream Partners, with backing from Alaska Airlines and International Airlines Group, to scale its hybrid-electric aviation systems.
55printing adds AI design, 1-2 day copies and free file tools to its platform
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55printing.com has launched a new ordering platform with 1-2 day production on color and black-and-white copies, variable data printing, free file conversion tools and AI-assisted design.
North American SAF Conference adds Boeing, Alaska Airlines and USDA speakers
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The North American SAF Conference & Expo has expanded its Aug. 25-27 program in Tacoma with a new Tuesday afternoon general session featuring speakers from Boeing, Alaska Airlines, USDA and other aviation and fuel organizations.
Welcome Anchorage Tours names Amie Haakenson general manager
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Welcome Anchorage Tours promoted Amie Haakenson to general manager on July 9, 2026, giving the longtime Alaska tourism veteran oversight of daily operations, guest experience and a growing guide team.
Micro Center ranks San Francisco as America's top AI city
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Micro Center’s new ranking of 85 U.S. cities puts San Francisco at No. 1 for AI strength, with Oakland, Washington, D.C., San Jose and Seattle rounding out the top five.
Off the Beaten Path launches Alaska national park grand slam trip
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Off the Beaten Path is launching a 2027 small-group adventure that visits all eight of Alaska’s national parks in one guided itinerary.
Older King County remodels can trigger costly code upgrades
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Homeowners planning permitted remodels in King County may face unexpected structural, electrical and energy-code costs, especially in older homes built before modern standards.
Christine Hopkins joins Enterprising Women Advisory Board
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Christine Hopkins, president, CEO and managing owner of ASCI Family of Companies, has been appointed to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.
Lisa Towles sets Arctic thriller release for Aug. 7
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Bay Area crime novelist Lisa Towles will release her standalone thriller The Weight of Cold Things on Aug. 7, 2026, after earning three industry awards tied to the book and her broader catalog.
ProLegal debuts at No. 11 in legal on Inc. 5000
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ProLegal landed its first Inc. 5000 ranking in 2026, placing No. 11 in the legal category and No. 585 nationally after 615% revenue growth over three years.
Cama’i CHC issues summer hydration guidance for Bristol Bay families
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Cama’i Community Health Center has published a new guide to help families in Bristol Bay keep children hydrated during outdoor play, travel, sports and fishing.
Florida jury awards $92.3 million in trucking crash case after FMCSA expert testimony
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A Florida jury returned a $92.3 million verdict in Gadson v. Smith Construction, et al., a trucking crash case tried in Suwannee County.
MyCarePro expands health coverage guidance to 32 states
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MyCarePro has expanded its health insurance guidance and enrollment support services to 32 states as it targets nationwide availability by year-end. The move comes as consumers, employers and brokers navigate COBRA, Medicare and other coverage…
Climate thriller Gaining Ground launches audiobook on Spotify
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Justin T. Bass’s climate-fiction novel Gaining Ground is now available as an audiobook on Spotify, landing as heat records and heat alerts grip parts of the US and Europe.
Barrett Schmanska releases Puget Sound mystery novel tied to Blackbeard legend
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Author Barrett Schmanska has released Blackbeard’s Lost Head, a new mystery novel from Koehler Books that links a centuries-old pirate mystery to contemporary tribal life in Puget Sound.
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