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Alaska Capital Announces $30 Million Investment in Fenix Space Inc. to Advance Next-Generation Launch Capabilities
Alaska will be the first of multiple U.S. Sites for Fenix Space Inc.'s pioneering reusable tow-launch and hypersonic aerospace technologies. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alaska Capital, LLC, an...

RecycLiCo’s U.S. Subsidiary and Alaska Energy Metals Corporation Enter Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Goal of Creating Domestic Critical Metal Supply Chain
Highlights: RecycLiCo to test the amenability of its hydrometallurgical processes to create refined metal products from Alaska Energy Metal’s Nikolai deposit, Alaska. Successful application of hydrometallurgical refining of metal concentrates on...

Bristol Bay Cellular and RINA to Launch Alaska’s Cloud-Native Core Network Powered by Mavenir
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, today announced a significant expansion of its cloud-native Packet and Voice Core solutions into Alaska through agreements with...

Fundamental Global Inc.’s CEO of Digital Assets, Maja Vujinovic, to Join Anchorage Digital’s Livestream on September 3, 2025
Charlotte, NC, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fundamental Global Inc (Nasdaq: FGNX, FGNXP) (the “Company” or “FG Nexus”) today announced that Maja Vujinovic, CEO of Digital Assets, will join Anchorage Digital’s upcoming livestream on September...

Governor Dunleavy Appoints Stephen J. Cox as Alaska Attorney General
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as the next Attorney General of Alaska, with the appointment effective Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Governor Dunleavy highlighted Cox’s broad legal, regulatory, and...

NOVAGOLD and Paulson’s Alaska Site Visit Builds Momentum in Donlin Gold’s Path to Development
Meetings with Alaska Native Corporations, government officials and key stakeholders underscore positive momentum for the new Donlin Gold partnership and its updated project development plan. Donlin Gold contract awarded to prepare the Request for...

Frontier Psychiatry Adds Clinical Pharmacist for Rural Mental Health Care
Collaborative psychiatrist-pharmacist model delivers 60% better outcomes for patients across Montana, Alaska, and Idaho's underserved communities BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Frontier Psychiatry, a...

Biomaterials Market Size to Worth USD 526.63 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global biomaterials market volume is expected to produce approximately 875.18 kilo tons in 2025, with a forecasted increase to 1,850.43 kilo tons by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.68% from 2025 to 2034....

Where to Go in 2026: REYA Unveils Six Emerging Travel Destinations for the Year Ahead
As global travelers seek deeper connection, cultural richness, and meaningful discovery, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of elevated and intentional travel. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global...

Repeat Sexual Offender Leonard Olrun Sentenced to 156 Years to Serve for Sexual Abuse of 3 Children
September 12, 2025 (Bethel, AK) – Today, Bethel Superior Court Judge William Montgomery sentenced 58-year-old Leonard Olrun of Mekoryuk to a composite sentence of 156 years and 2 days of incarceration for two counts of Sexual Assault in the...

AI Marketing Tools Give Women’s Health Clinics a New Edge in 2025
ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a game-changer. A new blog from Beacon Media + Marketing explores how artificial intelligence is...


Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of September 15, 2025
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, September 16, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry."...

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of September 8, 2025
Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, September 9, the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing called "Exploring State Options in SNAP." The hearing covered...


NOVAGOLD’s 2025 Donlin Gold Drill Program Returns High-Grade Gold Intercepts, Strengthens Resource Conversion, and Supports Bankable Feasibility Study Progression
Exceptional Drill Results: Drill results confirm consistent mineralization across multiple zones, including standout intervals up to 23.49 g/t gold, reinforcing Donlin Gold’s position as one of the most significant gold development projects...

Trump says US losing to China, Russia is not reality of situation
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump recently claimed that the United States has “lost Russia to China,” but the reality is far more complex. Russia is not under anyone’s control. Instead, it continues its longstanding approach: acting...

With Asthma-Related ER Visits Increasing, AAFA Names 2025 Asthma Capitals
Washington, DC, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today released its annual Asthma Capitals™ Report, ranking the top 100 most challenging places in the U.S. for living with asthma. This year,...

U.S. EV Market Matures Despite Infrastructure Gaps and Consumer Hesitation
HERE-SBD EV Index 2025 reveals U.S. entering early stages of large-scale EV deployment with gains across all four Index categories New consumer survey finds U.S. drivers most resistant to EV adoption compared to drivers in Europe, citing charging...
The North West Company Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings and an Increase in the Quarterly Dividend
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the "Company" or "North West") today reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2025. It also announced that the...