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by The 100 Companies January 3, 2020

January 3, 2020

Blueprint Alaska's Sarah Erkmann Ward provides ups and downs from the past couple of weeks.

Thumbs up:

Daylight: It may only be seconds a day, but Alaska is gaining daylight again.

Pipeline: TAPS recently moved its 18 billionth barrel, double what was predicted 40+ years ago.

Local shoppers: Alaskans patronized local retailers this holiday season. Kudos to Palmer, especially.

Beer fans: Just weeks after an iconic beer festival folded, a new one aims to replace it. Cheers!

Thumbs down:

Payroll glitch: Municipality of Anchorage (and taxpayers) are on the hook for a massive payroll error.

Vaping: Alaska reports its first vaping-related illness.

Cyber mischief: Local air carrier cancels flights due to “malicious” cyber attack.