The marketing manager says people think downtown is unsafe or suffers from a lack of parking but that’s generally not the case.
Anchorage Downtown Partnership works to change perception of downtown
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Call for Nominations: 2018 Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Class of 2018
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The List Everyone Is Talking About Crimes of SB 91
From Legislative Affairs Agency legal team, here is the list of Class C felonies that has Alaskans alarmed about leniency for certain crimes under SB 91. SB 54 reimposes harsher penalties for some of these crimes, and is being debated today on the House floor in legislative Special Session. The Senate passed SB 54 in April, but House Democrats have sought to preserve SB 91 and did not allow even a hearing on SB 54 during regular session.
One Alaska Update: Keeping up with Gov. Bill Walker
Fellow Alaskan –
This morning, I ordered that Alaska flags join U.S. flags at half-staff as our nation mourns the loss of life in the tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas. This is a heartbreaking tragedy. Donna and my sincerest prayers and condolences are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
How We Will Weather This – Hooked
August: The Mayday wakes me. The radio volume is low, but it reaches the fo’c’sle. A man, his voice an octave shy of hysteria, yanks me from the bunk, pulling me upstairs. “There’s a boat one mile off Cape Addington taking on water! It’s a yellow-and-black troller, wood, two people on board. He’s got three …
Alaska News November 06, 2017
By Cameron Mackintosh: Avalanche season underway, a warning for those headed into the backcountry
Even though snow totals are mostly low even in the backcountry, avalanches are still possible. In fact, several minor avalanches have been reported in Hatcher Pass and the Chugach Mountains in recent weeks. Currently, avalanche danger for the Hatcher Pass area is considered “considerable” at elevations above 2,500 feet.
By Sean Maguire: State lawmakers threatened with physical harm on social media
JUNEAU (KTUU) – The Speaker of the House, Rep. Bryce Edgmon (D – Dillingham) announced that lawmakers were threatened with physical harm by a person on social media. The threat was based on the position taken by a majority of legislators to a proposed amendment to SB-54.
By Victoria Taylor: Slick road conditions plague Anchorage drivers Sunday
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) Anchorage Police said as of midnight Sunday morning, 68 crashes had been reported, 11 of those resulted in injuries and 30 vehicles were reported in distress.
By Victoria Taylor: Bake sale raises $1,800 for victims of Polaris Bar and Hotel fire
By Patrick Moussignac: Inside the gates: Honoring our veterans
By Liz Raines: Ballot initiative aims to relocate Alaska Legislature
Childhood trauma could be causing your adult health problems
Could things you experienced in your youth put you at increased risk for serious, even fatal, diseases? Take the quiz and find out.
Childhood trauma could be causing your adult health problems
Alaska News November 05, 2017
By Sean Maguire: Amendment to undo majority of SB-91 fails in a vote on the House floor
By Cameron Mackintosh and Phil Walczak: Third annual Anchorage Veterans Parade honors those who served
By Kalinda Kindle: 24-hour gaming event raises money for Children’s Miracle Network
By Associated Press: Subsistence hunters in the Southeast may no longer be required to mark traps
By Victoria Taylor: Christmas Towne Bazaar benefits artists and students
By Cameron Mackintosh: Public asked to help update 20 year transportation plan for Anchorage
The next two workshop sessions are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.
Click HERE to visit MTP’s website, where you can learn more about the plan and provide feedback.
By Chris Klint: State looking into customers’ tires trapped at Johnson’s Tire Service
Franklin urges people whose tires are trapped in the Tire Hotel to visit the Consumer Protection Unit’s website and fill out a formal complaint.
Alaska village leaders consider joining, forming borough
Information from: Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner, http://www.newsminer.com
State looking into customers’ tires trapped at Johnson’s Tire Service
State looking into customers’ tires trapped at Johnson’s Tire Service
Franklin urges people whose tires are trapped in the Tire Hotel to visit the Consumer Protection Unit’s website and fill out a formal complaint.
Athabascan Woman Blog Beading and Sewing Stations
It’s no secret I love beading. I love beading slippers/moccasins the most. Since last November, I beaded over 52 pairs on my free time on the evenings and weekends. It’s fun, therapeutic, healing, …