The Alaska Railroad has scheduled an open house today for the public to review and comment on the proposed 2012 projects. Yesterday was the first open house event, from 4-6:30p.m. at the Anchorage Historic Depot and showcased the capital improvement projects that are in the works and those proposed for this year. The second scheduled … Continue reading Alaska Railroad Holds Open House for proposed 2012 projects
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Santa Cop and Heroes Program holding barn dance on Dec 2
The second annual Santa Cop and Heroes Barn Dance is scheduled for Friday, Dec 3rd. This event will take place at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla AK starting at 6 in the evening. The Santa Cop and Heroes program has been doing well in the Valley for seven years now and … Continue reading Santa Cop and Heroes Program holding barn dance on Dec 2
Winter Activities this season in Alaska: It’s time for Ice Fishing
Winter in Alaska brings a myriad of exciting recreational outdoor activities including the popular sport of ice fishing. This past week in Alaska weather has brought the temperatures low enough for safe travel on all the lakes in the Copper River Basin, according to a recent report from adn.com. Most lakes in Alaska have a … Continue reading Winter Activities this season in Alaska: It’s time for Ice Fishing
AK’s MEA adjusts plans to build power plant
MEA have decided to take a different route to building their planned power plant, according to a recent article from the frontiersman.com. Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) opted to part ways with their contractor, CH2MHill, winners of the contract with a $228 million bid. The disagreement arose when the contractors indicated that they could not work … Continue reading AK’s MEA adjusts plans to build power plant
Alaska Tourism Industry Sees Forward Trend
Tourism numbers have increased a bit this year in Alaska statewide, offering an encouraging view for business owners in the area. Although the official numbers will not be released until mid-winter, early indicators already show 2011 ahead of 2010′s numbers. Mat-Su Valley AK has seen a jump in the number of visitors entering Alaska by … Continue reading Alaska Tourism Industry Sees Forward Trend
Mat-Su Valley AK Students Selected to Represent AK in 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Congratulations are in order for two students who were recently selected from a local Mat-Su Valley AK high school to represent Alaska in the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Colony High School students Gina Aki and Ryan Brehmer were selected to play clarinet in Macy’s Great American Marching Band, joining other talented students picked nationally … Continue reading Mat-Su Valley AK Students Selected to Represent AK in 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Mat-Su Borough Approves Plans for Addition to Assembly Building
In last week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, a preliminary plan by Wolf Architecture in Palmer was given the go ahead. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly’s downtown headquarters, which is currently a C-shape will have additions made to form it into a continuous block. This additional piece would contain a larger assembly room with a seating capacity … Continue reading Mat-Su Borough Approves Plans for Addition to Assembly Building
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Learn Weatherization Tips for your Mat-Su Valley AK home this weekend
Take the time to learn about winterizing your Mat-Su Valley AK home this year with a series of classes offered by the Alaska Craftsman Home Project. The Valley Community for Recycling Solutions is hosting a two-day series this week starting at 8 a.m. and running to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday to help … Continue reading Learn Weatherization Tips for your Mat-Su Valley AK home this weekend
Alaska Native Heritage Center Features Dog Sledding Exhibit
A special exhibit is available for viewing this month at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage AK. Iditarod winner, John Baker, along with other knowledgeable presenters are offering a history of dog sledding in Alaska as part of an exhibit to give visitors an idea of how the sport came about from its roots … Continue reading Alaska Native Heritage Center Features Dog Sledding Exhibit
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Alaska Permanent Fund at $40.1 Billion for Recently Ended Fiscal Year
This past Tuesday, the Alaska Permanent Fund reported a 20.6 percent gain for the newly finished fiscal year. This gain is the third highest return and the biggest since 1986. The Alaska Permanent Fund was established decades ago and was designed to share Alaska’s oil wealth with future generations; this year it has hit $40.1 … Continue reading Alaska Permanent Fund at $40.1 Billion for Recently Ended Fiscal Year
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