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STO Foundation names Nicki Sanders global education chief
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The STO Foundation appointed blockchain veteran Nicki Sanders as Global Director of Education on Aug. 24, 2026, as it expands programming for tokenized assets and digital capital markets.
Alaska summit to train leaders on practical AI use in Anchorage
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AI in Alaska will bring business, government, nonprofit and tribal leaders to Anchorage on Sept. 28 for hands-on AI training, Alaska case studies and a 30/60/90-day implementation plan.
Welcome Anchorage Tours names Amie Haakenson general manager
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Welcome Anchorage Tours promoted Amie Haakenson to general manager on July 9, 2026, giving the longtime Alaska tourism veteran oversight of daily operations, guest experience and a growing guide team.
DBIA names 32 merit winners for 2026 design-build awards
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The Design-Build Institute of America announced 32 Merit Award winners across 10 categories for its 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards.
Roxie Jorgenson recognized for trust-centered leadership strategy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Roxie Jorgenson, a Palmer, Alaska entrepreneur and consultant with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations strengthen teams, culture and growth.
Wildeway launches soap line tied to U.S. wilderness conservation
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Wildeway launched a nine-bar natural soap collection today, pairing scents inspired by U.S. adventure regions with donations to conservation groups.
Bella retakes top dog name as Labs reclaim No. 1 breed spot in JustAnswer data
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JustAnswer’s analysis of nearly 95,000 U.S. pet-owner conversations shows Bella back at No. 1 for dog names in 2026, while Labrador Retrievers return as the country’s most common breed.
CER ranks Florida, Arizona and Indiana atop 2026 charter school law scorecard
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The Center for Education Reform released its 2026 National Charter School Law Rankings and Scorecard, showing which states are expanding charter school opportunity and which still block growth.
CASP names John Randall board chair, adds Amy Legan as director
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The Council of Autism Service Providers elected John Randall as board chair and Amy Legan as a new board member, expanding leadership at the national autism services trade group.
Katmai Stories rolls out free wildlife safety resources for classrooms
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Katmai Stories is offering free classroom resource packs and educator book copies focused on bear safety, national parks, conservation and Fat Bear Week for teachers, homeschool families and youth leaders.
DriveTestIQ opens 657 driver’s license test questions free for 35 states
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DriveTestIQ.com is offering free access to all 657 written-test practice questions and answers through September 11, 2026, across 35 states and jurisdictions.
Climate thriller Gaining Ground launches audiobook on Spotify
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Justin T. Bass’s climate-fiction novel Gaining Ground is now available as an audiobook on Spotify, landing as heat records and heat alerts grip parts of the US and Europe.
Study links pharmacy access to narrower racial disparities in medication use
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A new Health Affairs study from the National Pharmaceutical Council, the University of Washington and the University of Southern California finds that better access to community pharmacies is associated with more equitable prescription drug use…
Hiltons to auction rare 4.2-acre beachfront ranch in Carpinteria
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Concierge Auctions, with Barron and Tessa Hilton of Compass California, will sell Rancho Cariñoso, a 4.2-acre oceanfront estate on Padaro Lane in Santa Barbara County.
Keri Miller takes over as NCRA president
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Keri Miller began her term as president of the National Cancer Registrars Association on June 1, 2026. Her agenda centers on building resources, expanding visibility and strengthening support for cancer registry professionals as the field faces…
MyCarePro expands health coverage guidance to 32 states
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MyCarePro has expanded its health insurance guidance and enrollment support services to 32 states as it targets nationwide availability by year-end. The move comes as consumers, employers and brokers navigate COBRA, Medicare and other coverage…
Seattle U Law plans livestream on Supreme Court transgender athlete ruling
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Seattle University School of Law will host a free livestream on the first working day after the U.S. Supreme Court rules in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. The event will bring together legal scholars and practitioners to examine the…
Ralph Iantosca lands sixth straight Condé Nast Traveler honor
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Luxury safari advisor Ralph Iantosca was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists List for the sixth year in a row, underscoring his standing in high-end travel design.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development
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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.
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