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Build Alaska’s Future - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transparency that fosters public trust, a strong workforce, and good governance. Our map at BuildAlaska.org enhances understanding of infrastructure while promoting opportunity and accountability.
In Arctic cities, snow removal isn’t only a convenience—it’s essential infrastructure. Prompt clearing keeps people safe, sidewalks accessible, and the city moving after big storms. This is what a well-functioning winter city looks like. Thank you, Public Works Anchorage!
January 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
In Arctic cities, snow removal isn’t only a convenience—it’s essential infrastructure. Prompt clearing keeps people safe, sidewalks accessible, and the city moving after big storms. This is what a well-functioning winter city looks like. Thank you, Public Works Anchorage!
New Elementary School Open in Anchorage!
On 1/6, students entered the brand-new Inlet View Elementary, replacing a building first opened in 1957. The new school serves up to 289 students with modern classrooms, safety upgrades, and flexible learning spaces.
buildalaska.org/asd-inlet-view-elementary
On 1/6, students entered the brand-new Inlet View Elementary, replacing a building first opened in 1957. The new school serves up to 289 students with modern classrooms, safety upgrades, and flexible learning spaces.
buildalaska.org/asd-inlet-view-elementary
ASD Inlet View Elementary - Build Alaska's Future
In these candid moments from the construction of ASD Inlet View Elementary, the craftsmanship that goes into creating an enduring educational environment are on full display.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:31 AM
New Elementary School Open in Anchorage!
On 1/6, students entered the brand-new Inlet View Elementary, replacing a building first opened in 1957. The new school serves up to 289 students with modern classrooms, safety upgrades, and flexible learning spaces.
buildalaska.org/asd-inlet-view-elementary
On 1/6, students entered the brand-new Inlet View Elementary, replacing a building first opened in 1957. The new school serves up to 289 students with modern classrooms, safety upgrades, and flexible learning spaces.
buildalaska.org/asd-inlet-view-elementary
Alaska DOT is advancing plans for a new dock in Cold Bay—critical infrastructure for ferry service, freight, fuel, and marine access in Southwest Alaska. Replacing an aging dock helps strengthen safety, reliability, and community connectivity.
dot.alaska.gov/sereg/projects/cold-bay-ferry-terminal/
dot.alaska.gov/sereg/projects/cold-bay-ferry-terminal/
Cold Bay AMHS Ferry Terminal Reconstruction, Southcoast Region Project
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December 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Alaska DOT is advancing plans for a new dock in Cold Bay—critical infrastructure for ferry service, freight, fuel, and marine access in Southwest Alaska. Replacing an aging dock helps strengthen safety, reliability, and community connectivity.
dot.alaska.gov/sereg/projects/cold-bay-ferry-terminal/
dot.alaska.gov/sereg/projects/cold-bay-ferry-terminal/
NOAA’s annual Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic continuing to warm far faster than the rest of the planet. From declining sea ice to thawing permafrost, these changes matter for Alaska's communities and beyond.
🔗 arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/
🔗 arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/
Report Card - NOAA Arctic
Arctic Report CardTracking recent environmental changes relative to historical records . Archive of Previous Report Cards and Videos 2025 Arctic Report Card Video What’s New in 2025? Twenty years of t...
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December 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
NOAA’s annual Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic continuing to warm far faster than the rest of the planet. From declining sea ice to thawing permafrost, these changes matter for Alaska's communities and beyond.
🔗 arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/
🔗 arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/
Rural Alaska schools are more than classrooms, they’re lifelines. Many serve as emergency shelters during storms & floods, but aging buildings threaten public safety. Strengthening these schools strengthens Alaska.
Read more: alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/07/a...
#BuildAlaska #CommunityResilience
Read more: alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/07/a...
#BuildAlaska #CommunityResilience
Alaska’s public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis. | Alaska Beacon
When disaster strikes, public school buildings are integral as safe havens in hundreds of predominantly Indigenous villages across Alaska.
alaskabeacon.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Rural Alaska schools are more than classrooms, they’re lifelines. Many serve as emergency shelters during storms & floods, but aging buildings threaten public safety. Strengthening these schools strengthens Alaska.
Read more: alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/07/a...
#BuildAlaska #CommunityResilience
Read more: alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/07/a...
#BuildAlaska #CommunityResilience
Nearly two weeks after Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska is still recovering.
Kipnuk and Kwigillingok face immense loss, but also the question of what rebuilding looks like.
At BAF, we believe resilience starts with investment: roads, broadband, schools, housing.
BuildAlaska.org
#BuildAlaskasFuture
Kipnuk and Kwigillingok face immense loss, but also the question of what rebuilding looks like.
At BAF, we believe resilience starts with investment: roads, broadband, schools, housing.
BuildAlaska.org
#BuildAlaskasFuture
Build Alaska's Future - Strengthening Trust And Empowering Communities
Strengthening Trust and Empowering Communities Why We exist Build Alaska's Future works to strengthen public trust, activate a thriving workforce, and equip communities for good governance by providin...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Nearly two weeks after Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska is still recovering.
Kipnuk and Kwigillingok face immense loss, but also the question of what rebuilding looks like.
At BAF, we believe resilience starts with investment: roads, broadband, schools, housing.
BuildAlaska.org
#BuildAlaskasFuture
Kipnuk and Kwigillingok face immense loss, but also the question of what rebuilding looks like.
At BAF, we believe resilience starts with investment: roads, broadband, schools, housing.
BuildAlaska.org
#BuildAlaskasFuture
Typhoon Halong’s damage in Western Alaska is a stark reminder: fragile infrastructure puts lives at risk.
We can’t just rebuild after storms; we must invest in resilience now.
Learn more about infrastructure funding in Alaska at buildalaska.org
#Infrastructure #Halong
We can’t just rebuild after storms; we must invest in resilience now.
Learn more about infrastructure funding in Alaska at buildalaska.org
#Infrastructure #Halong
Build Alaska's Future - Strengthening Trust And Empowering Communities
Strengthening Trust and Empowering Communities Why We exist Build Alaska's Future works to strengthen public trust, activate a thriving workforce, and equip communities for good governance by providin...
buildalaska.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Typhoon Halong’s damage in Western Alaska is a stark reminder: fragile infrastructure puts lives at risk.
We can’t just rebuild after storms; we must invest in resilience now.
Learn more about infrastructure funding in Alaska at buildalaska.org
#Infrastructure #Halong
We can’t just rebuild after storms; we must invest in resilience now.
Learn more about infrastructure funding in Alaska at buildalaska.org
#Infrastructure #Halong
From safer streets to rural broadband, our 2025 Storymap Series highlighted the projects reshaping Alaska’s future. Each investment in infrastructure is an investment in community resilience. Catch up on the full series: buildalaska.org/infrastructu...
Infrastructure Stories - Build Alaska's Future
Story Maps Click below to explore interactive, multimedia story maps highlighting the human impact of infrastructure funding. Funding Highlights Explore the Map See more funding and stories across the...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
From safer streets to rural broadband, our 2025 Storymap Series highlighted the projects reshaping Alaska’s future. Each investment in infrastructure is an investment in community resilience. Catch up on the full series: buildalaska.org/infrastructu...
The EPA just canceled $280M in grants for rural Alaska — funding for asbestos cleanup, renewable energy, and basic water + housing upgrades. These weren’t extras — they were essential. Leaders must restore this support. Alaska’s future depends on it. More: www.adn.com/business-eco...
EPA cancels $280M in Biden-era grants to Alaska communities
The agency has created new streams of money to benefit rural Alaska, but affected villages are skeptical it will help.
www.adn.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The EPA just canceled $280M in grants for rural Alaska — funding for asbestos cleanup, renewable energy, and basic water + housing upgrades. These weren’t extras — they were essential. Leaders must restore this support. Alaska’s future depends on it. More: www.adn.com/business-eco...
Anchorage is getting safer for pedestrians and bicyclists!
Forest Park Dr & East 20th Ave just got big upgrades — sidewalks, crossings & traffic calming — turning hard-to-walk roads into safer connections. Stay tuned for more safety upgrades around town!
More info: buildalaska.org/safe-streets
Forest Park Dr & East 20th Ave just got big upgrades — sidewalks, crossings & traffic calming — turning hard-to-walk roads into safer connections. Stay tuned for more safety upgrades around town!
More info: buildalaska.org/safe-streets
Safer Streets for All
A Series Highlighting Infrastructure, Schools, and Sustainability Projects in Anchorage
buildalaska.org
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Anchorage is getting safer for pedestrians and bicyclists!
Forest Park Dr & East 20th Ave just got big upgrades — sidewalks, crossings & traffic calming — turning hard-to-walk roads into safer connections. Stay tuned for more safety upgrades around town!
More info: buildalaska.org/safe-streets
Forest Park Dr & East 20th Ave just got big upgrades — sidewalks, crossings & traffic calming — turning hard-to-walk roads into safer connections. Stay tuned for more safety upgrades around town!
More info: buildalaska.org/safe-streets
Anchorage is evolving - one project at a time. This summer has brought trail connections, school upgrades, & safer public spaces, all aimed at a more resilient & equitable city.
Check out our new interactive storymap of projects shaping Anchorage:
buildalaska.org/anchorage-on...
Check out our new interactive storymap of projects shaping Anchorage:
buildalaska.org/anchorage-on...
Anchorage on the Move
A Series Highlighting Infrastructure, Schools, and Sustainability Projects in Anchorage
buildalaska.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Anchorage is evolving - one project at a time. This summer has brought trail connections, school upgrades, & safer public spaces, all aimed at a more resilient & equitable city.
Check out our new interactive storymap of projects shaping Anchorage:
buildalaska.org/anchorage-on...
Check out our new interactive storymap of projects shaping Anchorage:
buildalaska.org/anchorage-on...
Alaska's Broadband Future
The AIRRAQ Network spans 900 miles across the YK Delta: a tribally led project reshaping access to healthcare, education & culture in rural AK.
But without investments in affordability, devices & skills, its promise is at risk.
Learn more: buildalaska.org/bridging-the...
The AIRRAQ Network spans 900 miles across the YK Delta: a tribally led project reshaping access to healthcare, education & culture in rural AK.
But without investments in affordability, devices & skills, its promise is at risk.
Learn more: buildalaska.org/bridging-the...
Bridging the Gap
Tribal Broadband and Federal Funding in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
buildalaska.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Alaska's Broadband Future
The AIRRAQ Network spans 900 miles across the YK Delta: a tribally led project reshaping access to healthcare, education & culture in rural AK.
But without investments in affordability, devices & skills, its promise is at risk.
Learn more: buildalaska.org/bridging-the...
The AIRRAQ Network spans 900 miles across the YK Delta: a tribally led project reshaping access to healthcare, education & culture in rural AK.
But without investments in affordability, devices & skills, its promise is at risk.
Learn more: buildalaska.org/bridging-the...
Big setback for Anchorage students: ASD is losing $3.3M in federal grants for career & technical education.
That funding paid for 6 teachers + 8 academy coaches.
CTE helps students graduate, explore careers & build Alaska’s workforce. Cuts today = risks for tomorrow.
That funding paid for 6 teachers + 8 academy coaches.
CTE helps students graduate, explore careers & build Alaska’s workforce. Cuts today = risks for tomorrow.
Trump administration suddenly cuts $3.3M grant supporting career education in the Anchorage School District
A letter from the U.S. Department of Education told the district that “continuation of this program is not in the best interest of the federal government.”
www.adn.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Big setback for Anchorage students: ASD is losing $3.3M in federal grants for career & technical education.
That funding paid for 6 teachers + 8 academy coaches.
CTE helps students graduate, explore careers & build Alaska’s workforce. Cuts today = risks for tomorrow.
That funding paid for 6 teachers + 8 academy coaches.
CTE helps students graduate, explore careers & build Alaska’s workforce. Cuts today = risks for tomorrow.
Schools are the heart of strong communities. Anchorage is investing in two major school improvement projects — strengthening neighborhoods & creating opportunities for students.
See the latest StoryMap to find out what these projects mean for Anchorage: buildalaska.org/schools
See the latest StoryMap to find out what these projects mean for Anchorage: buildalaska.org/schools
Foundations for Growth
Upgrading Anchorage Schools
buildalaska.org
September 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Schools are the heart of strong communities. Anchorage is investing in two major school improvement projects — strengthening neighborhoods & creating opportunities for students.
See the latest StoryMap to find out what these projects mean for Anchorage: buildalaska.org/schools
See the latest StoryMap to find out what these projects mean for Anchorage: buildalaska.org/schools
Despite federal funding cuts, Alaskans are proving their resilience.
The Voices Across Alaska Fund has raised $3.5 million in just two months to support public TV & radio.
80 donors. 70% sustainable funding.
This is how communities keep our voices alive.
@alaskacf.bsky.social
The Voices Across Alaska Fund has raised $3.5 million in just two months to support public TV & radio.
80 donors. 70% sustainable funding.
This is how communities keep our voices alive.
@alaskacf.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Despite federal funding cuts, Alaskans are proving their resilience.
The Voices Across Alaska Fund has raised $3.5 million in just two months to support public TV & radio.
80 donors. 70% sustainable funding.
This is how communities keep our voices alive.
@alaskacf.bsky.social
The Voices Across Alaska Fund has raised $3.5 million in just two months to support public TV & radio.
80 donors. 70% sustainable funding.
This is how communities keep our voices alive.
@alaskacf.bsky.social
🚨 Update on Alaska Infrastructure Funding 🚨
As of now, no Federal or State funds for Alaska infrastructure projects have been paused or revoked.
We understand there’s been a lot of confusing information circulating, and we’re committed to keeping you informed.
As of now, no Federal or State funds for Alaska infrastructure projects have been paused or revoked.
We understand there’s been a lot of confusing information circulating, and we’re committed to keeping you informed.
February 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🚨 Update on Alaska Infrastructure Funding 🚨
As of now, no Federal or State funds for Alaska infrastructure projects have been paused or revoked.
We understand there’s been a lot of confusing information circulating, and we’re committed to keeping you informed.
As of now, no Federal or State funds for Alaska infrastructure projects have been paused or revoked.
We understand there’s been a lot of confusing information circulating, and we’re committed to keeping you informed.
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) passed the Senate!
WRDA is a cornerstone for improving water resources - paving the way for vital conservation and development projects for communities across Alaska.
📸: Daniel Volland
WRDA is a cornerstone for improving water resources - paving the way for vital conservation and development projects for communities across Alaska.
📸: Daniel Volland
January 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) passed the Senate!
WRDA is a cornerstone for improving water resources - paving the way for vital conservation and development projects for communities across Alaska.
📸: Daniel Volland
WRDA is a cornerstone for improving water resources - paving the way for vital conservation and development projects for communities across Alaska.
📸: Daniel Volland
Applications for the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend are open! When applying, please consider contributing to Build Alaska’s Future. Your donation through Pick.Click.Give. is a great way to support vital initiatives that benefit all Alaskans.
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#PFD #PickClickGive #BuildAlaska
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#PFD #PickClickGive #BuildAlaska
January 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Applications for the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend are open! When applying, please consider contributing to Build Alaska’s Future. Your donation through Pick.Click.Give. is a great way to support vital initiatives that benefit all Alaskans.
pfd.alaska.gov
#PFD #PickClickGive #BuildAlaska
pfd.alaska.gov
#PFD #PickClickGive #BuildAlaska