Great Commercial Property with Fabulous Location in Palmer AK

This Palmer AK is a great commercial property in the heart of the area.  This house has recently been weatherized and has a new roof.  You will love the spacious kitchen for great entertaining possibilities, a fenced in yard, and a basement with 1,000 square feet of storage space.  This great fixer upper would be … Continue reading Great Commercial Property with Fabulous Location in Palmer AK

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Alaska Society for Technology in Education’s Annual Teacher’s Conference held in Anchorage AK

This week, teachers all across Alaska have been coming to Anchorage for the latest tips in using new technology in the classroom.  The Alaska Society for Technology in Education is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and this annual conference in Anchorage is a great opportunity for teachers in AK to get new ideas for … Continue reading Alaska Society for Technology in Education’s Annual Teacher’s Conference held in Anchorage AK

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Anchorage AK Bus Users May Benefit from New Proposal

Anchorage AK officials are currently discussing a new proposal that may give buses priority at traffic lights.  The idea behind this proposal includes a similar technology used by emergency vehicles that are able to send signals to traffic lights to turn them green for faster times to crisis situations; under the new proposal people mover … Continue reading Anchorage AK Bus Users May Benefit from New Proposal

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New Hatcher Pass Nordic Skiing Facility Plans Set Forth

The new Hatcher Pass Nordic skiing facility plans are moving forward in Mat-Su Valley AK.  This month, Steven Noble, the project engineer for DOWL HKM, presented to the Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau about what to expect for this skiing facility project.  The environmental impact statement is expected to be completed in November, and design … Continue reading New Hatcher Pass Nordic Skiing Facility Plans Set Forth

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Alaska Raised Weiland Realizes Dream in Vancouver Winter Olympics

One of Mat-Su Valley AK’s very own is representing the U.S. in the Vancouver Winter Olympics this year.  Kerry Weiland, a determined hockey player, was named to the U.S. Olympic women’s ice hockey team last December where she made her debut in the Winter Games with a 12-1 win over China.  As reported in the … Continue reading Alaska Raised Weiland Realizes Dream in Vancouver Winter Olympics

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Lovely Remodeled Wasilla AK Home

This great Wasilla AK home has been newly remodeled in 2004 with a new metal roof, siding and a fresh coat of paint.  This home includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is of tri-level construction.  The basement has been partially finished to include an additional bedroom.  Other highlights include lovely laminate flooring, comfortable carpeting, … Continue reading Lovely Remodeled Wasilla AK Home

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The Mat-Su Valley Sees Job Growth in 2009

The Mat-Su Valley area of Alaska has shown real growth in population and in job opportunities in 2009, as reported by the Frontiersman.  The Valley’s economy has fared considerably better than the rest of the nation, with a 3 percent increase in the number of jobs over the first three quarters of last year; this … Continue reading The Mat-Su Valley Sees Job Growth in 2009

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Wasilla AK’s 2010 Winter Festival Coming up

The Wasilla Winter Festival is coming up at the end of February, with exciting events to watch and participate in.  Starting February 27th through March 7th, Wasilla’s annual celebration will include events for all ages, including the much anticipated Iditarod sled dog race.  The Iditarod sled dog race is historically linked to Wasilla AK as … Continue reading Wasilla AK’s 2010 Winter Festival Coming up

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Anchorage AK Receives High Bond Rating

Anchorage Alaska was just issued a high bond rating this past week by Standard & Poor’s bond rating agency.  Bond ratings reveal the municipality’s current financial condition and determine the cost of debt when a particular city issues bonds; the higher this bond rating, the lower the cost and interest rate and so a long … Continue reading Anchorage AK Receives High Bond Rating

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Alaska’s Economic Trends for 2009 Show Promising Results

This week, state economist Neil Fried spoke to KTUU Channel 2 News on the latest trends in the economy.  According to Fried, Alaska’s population and diversity of cities as well as the demographic trends all contribute to the economy in some way.  As reported to KTUU, the 2009 demographics revealed an interesting movement with more … Continue reading Alaska’s Economic Trends for 2009 Show Promising Results

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