anchorage: Trick or Treat Town in Anchorage - 10/06/09 11:02 PM
Trick or Treat Town in Anchorage is an annual event that promotes Halloween fun in a safe environment. Held October 23 and 24 at the ACS Warehouse (600 Telephone Ave, Anchorage), kids are allowed to dress up and come out to fill their bags with Halloween treats. On Friday, October 23rd, … (3 comments)
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anchorage: The Alaska State Fair - 09/01/09 01:50 PM
The Alaska State Fair was named one of the best events (Top 100) in North America (U.S. and Canada) by the American Bus Assoication in 2008. The Anchorage Daily News has published some special interest stories about the Alaska State Fair. So, I thought I would give you a little … (1 comments)
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anchorage: Veterans Move To Alaska - Receive Education Assistance - 08/18/09 11:30 AM
Veterans or active duty military personnel can move to Alaska and immediately qualify for in-state tuition assistance. The tuition assistance program is being offered to military dependents as well. The previous requirement of two-year residency for tuition assistance has been eliminated for any active duty personnel, veteran or their family members … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Anchorage Balance Budget Survey - 08/04/09 06:07 PM
Our new Mayor, Daniel Sullivan, is asking you to participate in a survey on how to best balance the Anchorage budget. Mayor Sullivan is taking the time to step back to look at the city services for cost-effectiveness before making decisions on how to spend your tax dollar.
I know that … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Yikes! Interest Rates are Jumping in Anchorage! - 06/16/09 03:42 PM
I was looking over my recent blogs and found that not even a month ago I asked "Is it Time for You to Refinance?". When I posted that blog on May 19th, the interest rate was 4.75%. So, homeowners who did not refinance at that time may have missed the boat.
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anchorage: Is it Time for You to Refinance? - 05/19/09 03:49 PM
In the past two weeks, interest rates began to inch up slightly. This week, RealtyTimes.com reports that today's interest rate fell back. The current interest rate is 4.75% for a 30-year mortgage and 4.5% for a 15-year fixed rate. That report led to today's blog. Depending on your current interest rate, it just … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Mystery Donor Selects University of Alaska - 05/06/09 10:39 AM
Thank you to the mystery donor who has made a donation of $7 million to our University of Alaska Anchorage campus. The University of Alaska is one of more than 12 colleges to benefit the mystery donor's generous gifts. In total, various colleges have received over $80 million dollars. The requirement for receiving the … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Celebrate Earth Day with a Tax Credit - 04/22/09 05:37 PM
Spring brings thoughts of renewing our homes and gardens. Spring is also the time we celerate Earth Day. I was thinking of how Earth Day relates to Anchorage homeowners beyond recycling. I was also thinking about how green living is becoming increasingly important to the homeowners in terms of the resale … (1 comments)
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anchorage: Anchorage Still Growing - 04/07/09 04:32 PM
In spite of the economic downturn, Anchorage is still growing. The University Lake Springhill Suites Marriott Hotel is nearing completion, with a grand opening expected in August. The Springhill Suites are located in Midtown. The hotel will not target the normal tourist trade, but will instead look to serve those visiting the UAA … (1 comments)
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anchorage: What to Do if You Are On the Downside - 03/10/09 06:47 PM
Anchorage has one of the best economies in the nation. The State of Alaska announced this week that the Alaskan job rate was up both in terms of new jobs and in the jobless rate. However, no matter how strong the economy may be in Anchorage, Alaska or the nation, if you … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Anchorage Economy Briefs - 02/10/09 03:38 PM
Just a brief update on the Anchorage economy. Anchorage and Alaska are still in a better economic place than most of the lower 48, but no state will escape its repercussions altogether.
* The Alaska legislature is currently considering raising the minimum wage from $7.15 per hour to $8.75. There … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Singing Valets In Anchorage - 02/03/09 01:38 PM
Anchorage is unique in many varied ways but we have just added another unique service to our list - singing valets. Providence Medical Center may be the only place in the country that can boast of having singing valets. The valets at Providence Medical Center are Siaki Tito, LeVant Logo … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Travel North - To Alaska - 01/13/09 02:46 PM
You may be able to experience a vacation of a lifetime by taking advantage of discounted cruises, lodging and tours.
Alaska is beautiful and most visitors consider this vacation trip, the trip of a lifetime. It is the vacation that they always remember and talk about to others. There is good reason … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Happy 50, Alaska - 01/06/09 06:37 PM
On January 3rd, Alaska celebrated its 50th year as a state in the Union.
Friday and Saturday saw many celebrations throughout the state in Anchorage , Fairbanks , Juneau , Kodiak, Nome , Unalaska and Valdez.
Anchorage sponsored a celebration which included a fireworks display following a cauldron lighting and … (2 comments)
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anchorage: Anchorage Says Bye-Bye to Snowzilla - 12/23/08 01:48 PM
Snowzilla was quite an attraction in Anchorage with people waiting in line to get a picture with the colossus snowman. Unfortunately, Snowzilla is no longer with us and Anchorage must say bye-bye to our unofficial attraction.
In 2005, Mr. Billy Powers did what many people like to do when the snow falls, he … (1 comments)
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anchorage: Eagle River Town Center - 12/17/08 02:02 AM
The new Eagle River Town Center has broken ground and construction has begun. The new town center will include a library, shops and city offices.
The Town Center has been designed to revitalize the area and bring city services to one location. The project is anticipated to bring new revitalized growth … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Anchorage Guns 'n Hoses - 12/09/08 06:40 PM
The Anchorage Fire and Police departments will be competing once again in their annual hockey competition game, Guns 'n Hoses.
The Guns 'n Hoses event is held each year as a charity event for local charities. This year proceeds will be donated to the American Diabetes Association. Last year's event raised about … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Anchorage's Hillside Area Plans For The Future - 12/02/08 03:20 PM
The Hillside area of Anchorage is growing rapidly; faster than any other Anchorage community and plans are underway to plan its future.
Currently there are approximately 8,500 homes in the Hillside area. The projected growth (10,000 - 15,000) calls for another 5,000 homes to be added to the area.
The Hillside area has much … (0 comments)
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anchorage: Thanksgiving Blessings - 11/25/08 02:03 PM
It is that time of year again, Thanksgiving. A time to remember all the many blessings that we have enjoyed in our lives.
With the bleak economic news constantly in the headlines, some may be thinking that there is not much to be thankful for this year. But blessings do abound … (1 comments)
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anchorage: AEDC Announces Prospector.com - 11/19/08 12:20 PM
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has announced the recent launch of it's new website, Prospector.com.Businesses big and small, local and global are using the Internet to research business demographics, opportunities and potential locations. AEDC believes that Prospector.com will become one of the most powerful business recruitment tools ever developed in the … (0 comments)
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