Ask a Climatologist: Dreaming of a white Thanksgiving? Dream on ...
(Graphic courtesy of Brian Brettschneider) In Alaska, a white Thanksgiving is usually a given for most of the state. But not this year. The entire state is below normal for snowfall. Brian Brettschneider is a climatologist in Anchorage who closely tracks Alaska climate data and trends. Alaska’s Energy Desk is checking in with him regularly as part of the segment, Ask a Climatologist. He told Energy Desk editor Annie Feidt a white Thanksgiving is relatively rare for most of the U.S., but Alaska ..>> view originalAnchorage sales tax proposal in the works
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Anchorage officials could soon consider a proposal to bring a sales tax to the city. Alaska Public Media reports that Anchorage Assembly member Bill Evans is drafting the ordinance that calls for a 4 percent tax on goods and services. He says it'll help diversify the municipality's revenue stream and offset property taxes "dollar for dollar." Under the ordinance, essential goods such as food, prescription medicine and gas would be exempt from the tax. Evans plans to bri..>> view originalEarly projections put Anchorage schools budget gap at $15 million ...
Andy Ratliff, executive director of the district's Office of Management and Budget, said budget projections accounted for estimated salary increases, but the exact total would not be known until unions negotiated new contracts. The current contracts for teachers, principals, maintenance workers and custodians all expire at the end of this school year, he said.>> view originalFree Thanksgiving meals available in Anchorage for those in need
The Hard Rock Cafe, 415 E St.: The restaurant still has vacancies for its Thanksgiving meal, being served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Sonya Wellman, sales and marketing manager, said families in need are being seated through recommendations from the Anchorage School District as well as direct calls to the restaurant at 907-248-3777.>> view originalWhat's happening in Anchorage this week: 'Dranksgiving,' tree ...
Arts and Entertainment What's happening in Anchorage this week: 'Dranksgiving,' tree lighting and comedy Author: Alaska Dispatch News Updated: 7 hours ago Published 7 hours ago The Philipino Community Choir sings with the Town Square Christmas tree in the background on Friday, November 28, 2014. The tree was lit by Santa Claus and 7 year old Sonia Marie Palesano during the AT&T Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Bob Hallinen / Alaska Dispatch News)>> view originalAn Anchorage couple worked decades to help African villagers ...
Opinions An Anchorage couple worked decades to help African villagers. Other Alaskans decided to help, too. Ruth and Tom Nighswander visit with children served by the Malawi Children’s Village support program for orphans and vulnerable children in Chipoka, Malawi, in 2011. (Courtesy Tom and Ruth Nighswander)>> view originalAnchorage man convicted of giving alcohol to teen who died in crash
An Anchorage jury on Wednesday convicted 32-year-old Robert Green on felony counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, leading to a fatal wreck on O'Malley Road in February 2014, the Anchorage district attorney's office announced in a statement.>> view originalFruendt paces Lady Bears in win over Alaska-Anchorage
Ben Adamson (Missouri State Sports Information) ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Missouri State earned a 65-58 victory Wednesday afternoon over a talented Alaska Anchorage club in the third-place game of the GCI Great Alaska Shootout at the Alaska Airlines Center. The Lady Bears (2-3) shot 57 percent in the fourth quarter to knock off a UAA squad that advanced to the NCAA Division II title game last season and had won 71 of its last 77 games entering the day. Aubrey Buckley matched her career high with 12 p..>> view originalThe Mowgli's bring California vibes for Anchorage show
Music The Mowgli’s bring California vibes for Anchorage show Author: Victoria Petersen Updated: 6 hours ago Published 6 hours ago The Mowgli’s will return to Alaska this week for a show at Williwaw. (Photo courtesy the band)>> view originalShopping Small: It's Big
Don’t do all your shopping on Black Friday, because up next is Small Business Saturday. It’s a nationwide initiative with a local focus. Launched by American Express in 2010, the idea is simple: Shop small. Support the local economy. Put your money back into your community. From Downtown to Spenard to South Anchorage and other cities around the state, Alaska has plenty of opportunities to join the movement. “It’s grown and the impact has grown, because there are so many small businesses in Anch..>> view original
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