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Anchorage residents embracing rooftop solar cite concerns about natural gas shortfall
On a clear, sunny day in June, Joe and Janice Banta stood in their driveway in Anchorage, awaiting a truck full of solar panels. At midday, most of the roof of their two story house was illuminated with sun, enough for two rows of panels. “It’s a sound investment.” Joe...
Suzanne LaFrance Sworn In as Anchorage's First Female Mayor Amidst Celebration
Suzanne LaFrance has been sworn into office officially making her the city's first-ever elected female mayor. Hundreds came out to Town Square Park in Anchorage to witness the big day. A giant American flag was displayed proudly over the center of town. "When I arrived at city hall this morning,...
Girdwood Fire Department gets new rescue boat
GIRDWOOD, Alaska (KTUU) - In late June, the Girdwood Fire Department received something it’s been asking for for several years. It’s a brand-new rescue boat the department said will be safer to operate and better able to maneuver the waters of Portage Lake, Portage Creek, and Twentymile River.
How Anchorage Is Increasing Its Appeal for Younger Visitors and Off-Season Travel
Alaska is considered by many travelers to be a bucket-list destination — not just a place they want to visit in their lifetime, but one that requires waiting and saving for a chance to see, often later in life. But Visit Anchorage is working to change that perception and...
Anchorage Rotary Seeks Volunteers for Annual Field of Honor Commemoration
The Anchorage International Rotary Club needs help to keep one annual Fourth of July tradition going strong. The group is looking for volunteers to put up flags and help create this year's Field of Honor. The touching display at the Delaney Park Strip is made up of hundreds of U.S....
Anchorage's Taku Lake Skate Park to Receive $2.1M Upgrade, Largest in City
The skate park at Taku Lake in Anchorage is getting some massive upgrades. The Anchorage Parks Foundation tells Your Alaska Link the $2.1 million project has been about four years in the making. The new and improved skate park will feature an in-the-ground bowl for skaters. And when it's all...
‘Bold, transformational initiatives’ for Anchorage schools leave unanswered questions
Anchorage public schools will see three big changes for the coming school year: Start times are shifting, sixth graders are moving up to middle schools and the district is shifting to a career academy model for most high schools. The Anchorage School Board approved all three changes over the last...
Maximizing impact: connecting your news to awareness days
Tune in as I explore how aligning your association’s news with relevant awareness days can boost visibility and engagement. Remember, it’s crucial to stand out amidst the noise. • Identify awareness days that align with your association’s mission and objectives to ensure your news feels relevant and impactful....
Anchorage, AK’s Solid Waste Services New Pilot Program Aims to Keep Plastics and Organics Out of the Landfill
When Anchorage’s Midtown Transfer Station moved across the street into a brand new facility, it left behind the old transfer station and administrative offices. Now, both buildings have new functions, the administrative office is a homeless shelter, and the tipping floor of the former transfer station has become a place to drop off organic material.
Palmer’s Levi Hopkins strikes gold at U23 Pan-American Games
The Americas didn’t stand a chance against Palmer’s Levi Hopkins. The former Alaska state wrestling champion out of Colony High didn’t yield a point in three matches at the U23 Pan-American Games in Santiago, Colombia. Hopkins outscored opponents 32-0 to claim the gold medal as the 202-pound...
BlakSheep & TimberRidge: Waste Management Web Solutions
BlakSheep Creative and TimberRidge Solutions Launch Comprehensive Website Development Services for Waste Management Companies. Denham Springs, LA – June 30, 2024 – BlakSheep Creative, a leading digital marketing and website development agency, and timberRidge Solutions, a premier digital solutions provider based in Wasilla, Alaska, are excited to announce their new joint service offering tailored specifically for waste management companies.
Anchorage's Former Trash Hub Transformed into Materials Recovery Facility
This is what the former central transfer station used to be called trash, trash and more trash. Now it is home to the Materials Recovery Facility, a place where Anchorage residents can drop off their organic materials. "We always say trash is treasure. That's what this facility is all about,...
Alyeschem Methanol Plant Gets Boost from North Slope Borough
In its effort to build the first petrochemical manufacturing plant in the US Arctic, Anchorage-based Alyeschem is getting some local government help. In June, the North Slope Borough Assembly formally asked the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) to financially support the Alyeschem project. It’s an important vote of...
Can You Believe It? The 2025 Iditarod Kicks Off in Just 8 Months
Can you believe that in 8 months the 2025 Iditarod will be getting underway?. Over the weekend, the Iditarod Musher Signup and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic was held at trail headquarters in Wasilla. Race officials say so far, 25 mushers, 14 of them veterans have already put pen to paper and...
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