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Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward provides some ups and downs from the last few weeks. 

The 33rd Alaska State Legislature gavels in on Tuesday, Jan. 17. How can Alaskans outside of Juneau keep track of what’s going on?

Gen Z – we’re the ones who don’t know life without iPhones, attended Zoom University and are eager to change the world.

Learning your checking account has been exposed to fraud is no fun.

The best way to protect your organization’s reputation is to build up a foundation of trust and transparency over time.

Thumbs up:• Spam blocker: Local entrepreneur finds way to block spam, support nonprofits.

It can be difficult to come up with a brilliant idea for every piece of social media content you make.

An Anchorage engineer is collecting plastic waste washing up on Alaska’s beaches and hopes you will too.

Thumbs up: Old Fairbanks bus made famous by “Into the Wild” deemed an “American treasure,” awarded impressive preservation grant.

Northern Pacific Airways showcased its nearly completed upgrades of the North Terminal in the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport last month.

It’s back – the Resource Development Council’s Alaska Resources Conference returns in person Nov. 16-17 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage.

Here are some useful productivity tools and apps to help improve your performance and spend less time scrolling and scoffing on social media.

Generational marketing is the development of specific marketing strategies to engage consumers from every generation.

Thumbs up: Civil discourse, cruiseline seafood, government transparency. Thumbs down: Juneau landslide, storm damage and inmate deaths.

This is more than just a puffy blanket – it’s a piece of art that tells a story and explores vibrant Indigenous culture and themes.

Whether you’ve been in your role for a while, or you’re starting a new job, there’s always room to improve your confidence at work.

Insurance premiums protect major assets, like homes and automobiles, from out-of-pocket expenses in the case of damages or liability.

Thumbs up:Wood bison: A group of 28 wood bison from Canada that were transported to Alaska’s western Interior in July are released into the wild.

TikTok continues to rise in popularity with over 1 billion users worldwide, and 200 million in the United States. Here are three reasons why TikTok is right for your business:

If you are looking to reach new audiences for your business or establish yourself as a thought leader, posting content online is a great way to stand out.

DEI has become an integral part of the workplace conversation. Generational diversity, however, is seen as an obstacle, not an opportunity. 

In previous productivity articles, suggestions included prioritizing tasks, time blocking and scheduling items throughout the day.

Thumbs up:• Suicide prevention: 988 comes to Alaska (and the nation) as the dialing code for connecting callers to suicide-prevention professionals.

Tomorrow morning, join the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation in a special presentation by international destination development expert Roger Brooks.

Having connections is one of the strongest starting points in career success.

Thumbs up:• Gorilla Fireworks: Business owner realizes wildfire danger, voluntarily closes business during busy holiday weekend.

Wondering what’s next in social media? Sprout Social dropped its annual Sprout Index, predicting what’s next in this ever-evolving landscape.

Thumbs up: “The Beast” oil rig sets record, emus legal to own and community fridge feeds hungry. Thumbs down: Fentanyl crisis, bear selfies and climbing tragedies.

Whether you’re working from home or the office, it’s easy to get distracted during the day.

Thumbs up:• Cultural regalia: Anchorage School District updates its policy on cultural regalia for graduation ceremonies.