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MAKing It: Amid housing shortage, a Fairbanks builder invests in his community

SPONSORED: Aaron Welterlen, owner of W.V. Builders, Inc., is building dozens of modern, energy-efficient apartments for residents of the Interior city.

Solving the Community Service Gap in the Kenai Peninsula

SPONSORED: Launching in 2025, a statewide resource guide by the Central Kenai Peninsula’s 100% Communities and Alaska Impact Alliance will be available online and as an app.

‘Kindness is contagious’: Every Alaskan has a story

SPONSORED: In Alaska, small acts of kindness and larger community-building efforts have big ripple effects.

MAKing It: Health care rooted in ‘sustenance, social and spiritual well-being’

SPONSORED: Ninilchik Traditional Council’s holistic services uplift elders, youth and the community at large.

You’re Not Alone: Why You Should Dial 988 in a Mental Health Crisis

SPONSORED: Central Peninsula Hospital wants the Kenai Peninsula Borough community to know they can dial 988 for help — anytime, anywhere, and for anything related to mental health.

New high-speed internet is revolutionizing rural Alaska

SPONSORED: GCI’s work in King Cove and other remote areas is at the heart of a new documentary set against the backdrop of an unprecedented federal broadband investment.

Building new opportunities at an old lumber mill site in Wrangell

SPONSORED: As one of the last remaining deep-water ports of its kind in Alaska, its development could help sustain Wrangell’s way of life for future generations.

MAKing It: Keep calm and macaron with Sweet Caribou

SPONSORED: The Anchorage patisserie stays true to its vision after a decade in business.

In King Cove, ‘Unfamiliar Foods’ bring a fresh approach to health education

SPONSORED: Students flock to Joy Smith’s classroom during her weekly ‘Unfamiliar Foods’ lunchtime program. Discover how this partnership benefits the health of King Cove’s students and elders.

In Nome, teaching how ‘the first traditional food’ grows healthy families

SPONSORED: Peer counselors in Northwest Alaska are empowering families to meet their breastfeeding goals.

‘Where did I see myself in 10 years?’: A look at life-changing telecom apprenticeships in Alaska

SPONSORED: As telecommunications apprentices, Alaskans get paid to learn a highly skilled trade in a booming industry. Applying is easy.

At 50 years, the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon is a solstice event to celebrate

SPONSORED: Alaska’s largest marathon is a scenic tour of Anchorage and an iconic part of the state’s sports history.

MAKing It: Meet the crew connecting Alaska to the world

SPONSORED: North Slope Telecom Inc. helps open communication lines in some of the most remote areas of the state.

Getting your goods from Point A to Point B

SPONSORED: The many logistics of moving personal belongings

She wanted to improve her smile. Her life benefited in unexpected ways.

SPONSORED: Cosmetic dentistry can be a gateway to better health and a happier life.

‘I’m so glad I did’: Foot care for a pain-free spring

SPONSORED: Alaska winters can wreak havoc on our feet, but with a little love we can be comfortable in our own skin. It may be easier than you think.

MAKing It: At Color Art, the modern era meets a centuries-old trade

SPONSORED: Color Art Printing celebrated 65 years in business in Alaska last summer. Its story is one of passion for printing, design and community.

4 reasons you don’t want to miss Alaska’s largest beer and barley wine festival

SPONSORED: Discover award-winning classics and sample brand-new brews at this weekend’s event, one of the only barley wine competitions in the nation.

Alaska’s longest running child development center is a guiding star for sustainable child care

SPONSORED: The Providence Center for Child Development shows how quality child care uplifts families, communities and businesses.

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Senator Ted Stevens: A 100-Year Legacy

SPONSORED: Read the special section highlighting the life and career of Senator Ted Stevens in honor of his 100th birthday.

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Want to start a child care center in Alaska? This organization will show you how.

SPONSORED: Wondering how to launch a child care facility or develop an existing program? At thread, experts offer free and low-cost resources to help professionals grow.

Alaska’s fastest internet could transform daily life in Anchorage, Fairbanks and beyond

SPONSORED: Alaska Communications’ fiber internet is laying the groundwork for economic and personal opportunity in urban and rural areas. Find out how it could impact you.

Groundbreaking lung cancer detection technology is already saving lives in Alaska

SPONSORED: Alaska Regional Hospital’s new robotic bronchoscopy is a “game changer” for lung cancer detection.

‘We’re going to compete hard’: Great Alaska Shootout brings excitement to Anchorage this weekend

SPONSORED: Join the action as defending champion UAA hosts one of the nation’s premier women’s college basketball tournaments on Nov. 18-19.

‘The No. 1 thing you can do’: This Alaska clinic eases dental anxiety and improves lives

SPONSORED: Treating dental anxiety has profound effects that ripple far beyond a simple dentist visit, says the team at Alaska Premier Dental Group.