The newly renovated Anchorage museum also now boasts a great planetarium experience. The Thomas Planetarium had its first digital show at the end of May and has been presenting two shows daily throughout this month. This fabulous exploration of the cosmos is set in a 180-degree dome that stretches 24 feet in diameter above the … Continue reading Anchorage Museum’s Planetarium Goes Digital
Great Wasilla AK home with Mountain Views and Large Workshop
This gorgeous Wasilla AK home has a two-story construction with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Located in the beautiful Woodfield Estates neighborhood you will love the meticulous landscaping, paved walkway, ornamental trees, and small pond with cascading waterfall. The yard is fenced in and would make a safe place for your kids and family pets. … Continue reading Great Wasilla AK home with Mountain Views and Large Workshop
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New Location needed for Wasilla’s Proposed New Library
After more research, the Wasilla Library Committee has decided that the Meta Rose Square downtown shopping center will not be suitable for the proposed new library. The committee believes that the city can build the new library for $10 to $15 million. The city purchased Meta Rose Square last December for $1.5, originally considering it … Continue reading New Location needed for Wasilla’s Proposed New Library
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Palmer AK Coal Mine Road Lease Extension Approved
Last week in Palmer AK, the borough assembly approved Usibelli Coal Mine’s lease for coal mine road. The 6-1 vote granted the mining company an extension on their lease on borough land in order to build a road that would give them access to a potential coal mine near Sutton AK. Currently the Usibelli Coal … Continue reading Palmer AK Coal Mine Road Lease Extension Approved
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Mat-Su Valley’s Newest Charter School Moving Along as Planned
The Mat-Su Valley’s newest charter school is coming along as planned to be ready for this school year. At several Mat-Su Borough Assembly meetings last week, the site for the school was approved as well as a school board approval of a lease agreement, though it is still being ‘tweaked’ a bit. The Birchtree Charter … Continue reading Mat-Su Valley’s Newest Charter School Moving Along as Planned
Great Palmer AK Home, in process of being Remodeled
This great home is conveniently located just minutes from Palmer AK and is in the process of being remodeled. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bath in this 2 story home. Highlights include a spacious living room with lovely wide windows, an open kitchen, nice light oak kitchen cabinets, a breakfast bar, and included refrigerator … Continue reading Great Palmer AK Home, in process of being Remodeled
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Alaska’s Tourism Numbers on the Rise
The travel industry experts reported Monday that Alaska’s tourism numbers statewide are on the rise. During the “Make it Monday” Forum for Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, tourism industry representatives for local and statewide sectors were present to discuss the latest travel trends for 2010. Although the numbers are slightly up from last year for tourism, … Continue reading Alaska’s Tourism Numbers on the Rise
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Palmer’s Annual Colony Days going on Now
Palmer AK‘s Colony Days are going on now and throughout the weekend. This year marks the extra special 75th anniversary of the arrival of the first colonists into the Mat-Su Valley. In the days of the Great Depression, those that struggled through the hard times in clearing the land in Mat-Su Valley, building homes and … Continue reading Palmer’s Annual Colony Days going on Now
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Port MacKenzie and Coal Company Make Successful Test Run
The JP Azure, a Japan-bound ship, went for its first test shipment starting last Saturday afternoon. Mat-Su Borough officials referred to it as a ‘milestone’ for Port MacKenzie and Usibelli coal company as the loading went well with the approximately 1,200 tons of Healy coal that were involved in the test run. It is expected … Continue reading Port MacKenzie and Coal Company Make Successful Test Run
Alaska May See More Renewable Energy Projects this Summer
This past Wednesday, Gov. Sean Parnell passed a pair of bills that may allow renewable energy projects in Alaska. With lawmakers in Juneau unanimously accepting that AK should do more in the way of promoting renewable energy projects, this summer may see this proposition come to life. Already in the works, and given a more … Continue reading Alaska May See More Renewable Energy Projects this Summer
