A plan is in the works for the city of Anchorage AK that is expected to boost the local economy through investing in small business. The Anchorage city government is in the process of creating a fund that would invest in the private business sector with particular focus on local start-ups and expansion of existing … Continue reading New Anchorage AK City Fund to invest in local businesses
Alaska becomes 23rd state to put “Yellow Dot” program into use
Alaska State officials are slated to begin using the “Yellow Dot” program soon, making Alaska the 23rd state to put it into use. The “Yellow Dot” program is designed to help medical first responders get a quick idea of previous medical conditions as they arrive on a scene where assistance is needed. A yellow dot … Continue reading Alaska becomes 23rd state to put “Yellow Dot” program into use
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University of Alaska Anchorage to receive donation of $1 million for new lab
BP Exploration Inc. in Alaska announced this week that they were donating $1 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), according to a recent article from Anchorage Daily News online. The funds are designated to be used to help create a lab that would study the effects of corrosion on pipe metals. Constructing the … Continue reading University of Alaska Anchorage to receive donation of $1 million for new lab
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AK’s Iditarod will have some Route Changes this Year
While officials and organizers, as well as participants and volunteers, are getting ready for the world famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race this year, officials have decided to alter the path of the trail. This will mark the first time that the race route will include a short detour bypassing the Happy River Steps, which … Continue reading AK’s Iditarod will have some Route Changes this Year
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Anchorage Museum offering ‘free days’ starting Feb 4
If you have bank cards with either Bank of America or Merrill Lynch, than you could gain free admission to the popular Anchorage Museum on specified days this year. Starting on February 4th and continuing thereafter on the first Saturday of each month, individuals with Bank of America (or Alaska Airlines Visa, issued through this … Continue reading Anchorage Museum offering ‘free days’ starting Feb 4
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Alaska Railroad Holds Open House for proposed 2012 projects
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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Visit Anchorage AK’s Crystal Gallery of Ice this month
Visiting Town Square Park in Anchorage AK holds an extra special attraction from now until February. Magnificent ice sculptures are on view throughout the park as part of a competition held last Sunday. Two-person teams worked on two 3,000 pound ice blocks to create a sculpture of their choosing for the Crystal Gallery of Ice … Continue reading Visit Anchorage AK’s Crystal Gallery of Ice this month
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Navy Ship May be Commissioned in Anchorage AK
According to a recent news article on KTUU.com, a new Navy ship could be commissioned in Anchorage AK. The USS Anchorage, which is currently in the process of sea trials, is under consideration for commissioning in Anchorage and is the second Navy ship to be named after the popular Alaskan city. Last November, Sen. Lisa … Continue reading Navy Ship May be Commissioned in Anchorage AK
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AK’s Denali National Park eliminates vehicle entrance fee for 2012
Visitors of Denali National Park will no longer need to pay a vehicle entrance fee in 2012, as recently reported by KTUU.com. Starting January 1st of the New Year, the park will eliminate the $20 per vehicle fee and instead charge an entrance fee for $10 a person over 16. Park visitors may pay the … Continue reading AK’s Denali National Park eliminates vehicle entrance fee for 2012
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Alaska comes in 3rd for Fastest Growing State in 2011
The new Census Bureau estimates are in for 2011 and Alaska came in the top three for fastest-growing states for the year. According to these estimates, Alaska ranked in 3rd for the fastest-growing states in 2011, just behind Texas and Utah, respectively. From April 2010 through June 2011, Alaska’s population grew 1.8 percent, which is … Continue reading Alaska comes in 3rd for Fastest Growing State in 2011
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