49 Voices: John Parsi of Anchorage
John Parsi of Anchorage (Photo: Wesley Early/ Alaska Public Media) This week we’re hearing from John Parsi in Anchorage. Parsi is an attorney and also moonlights as a member of various comedy troupes. Listen now PARSI: So I was born in London, England, and my family is from Iran originally, so we moved back to Iran and lived in Iran for 3.5 years. And then fled from Iran for various reasons, religious reasons – my family is Zoroastrian – and so at that time it was pretty risky to live in Iran. ..>> view originalHow big data can make cities like Anchorage more livable
As mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg innovated to make life easier for residents. One example: he shut down some traffic lanes and intersections, then put up chairs, tables and umbrellas to encourage citizens to linger there and enjoy the city. He’s no longer mayor of that city, but he’s still at it. His Bloomberg Philanthropies have funded $42M toward helping 100 American cities improve life for their citizens, using innovation and existing data the cities haven’t been equipped to mine..>> view originalThousands expected to participate in Women's March events in Alaska
"This is for our community, so if people are there and they get ugly, we're just going to invite them in," Haney said in a phone interview Friday. "We aren't going to debate things, but we will invite them in to listen to our speakers and warm up.">> view originalFrom empty storefront to stunning restaurant, we've watched the ...
photos by Will Crooks It’s difficult for us at Community Journals to watch the Jan. 17 opening of chef Greg McPhee’s The Anchorage 15 steps away from our front door in the Village of West Greenville without feeling the pride of parents watching their child take his first few wobbly steps. Certainly we claim no responsibility for McPhee’s accomplished resumé as an alum of Husk Charleston and Restaurant 17 in Travelers Rest, or the amount of planning and work he and his crew have put in to reh..>> view originalNobody hurt in Midtown Anchorage mobile home fire
Anchorage Nobody hurt in Midtown Anchorage mobile home fire Author: Chris Klint Updated: 7 hours ago Published 14 hours ago Anchorage firefighters responded to a trailer fire on the 3000 block of Arctic Boulevard on Friday morning. No injuries were reported. (Chris Klint/ADN)>> view originalWoman convicted of abusing child on flight sees conviction reversed
Woman convicted of abusing child on flight sees conviction reversed 2017-01-21T00:08:05Z2017-01-21T00:08:05Z (Image: Alaska Airlines/File) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A judge has reversed the conviction of a woman accused of abusing her 15-month old daughter on a flight from Anchorage to Honolulu.Samantha Leialoha Watanabe, 37, was convicted by a jury in federal court and already served 30 days in jail for the abuse.But Judge Leslie Kobayashi found that witnesses, including passen..>> view originalSentencing reset for Alaska strip club owner in dumping case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A sentencing hearing has been canceled for a second day in a row in the case of an Alaska man who was convicted of illegally dumping human waste into a harbor while operating a floating strip club.Darren Byler is now scheduled for sentencing Monday afternoon. He was set to be sentenced in Anchorage this week but twice was unable to make it after his flights, including one on Friday, from Kodiak Island were canceled.U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason rescheduled the sent..>> view originalOil Patch Bits: Stoel Rives appoints new partner in Anchorage
Oil Patch Bits: Stoel Rives appoints new partner in AnchorageStoel Rives LLP is pleased to announce that Ramona L. Monroe, in the firm’s Anchorage office, has been promoted to partner. Monroe is one of 13 Stoel Rives attorneys who became new partners at the firm effective Jan. 1. Monroe’s promotion continues the firm’s commitment to grow its Anchorage office through client value, diversity and innovation, which are keystones of Stoel Rives’ corporate culture and commitment to excellence. Mon..>> view originalSchool Bus Involved in Vehicle Collision
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) Emergency crews responded to an accident in Mountain View involving an Anchorage School District school bus. According to the Anchorage Fire Department 3 vehicles were involved in the accident just before eight Friday morning. The collision occurred at the corner of Commercial Drive and Reeve Blvd. An Anchorage Police Officer on the scene said 3 patients were transported to the hospital but the extent of their injuries was not know at this time. APD says 15 children were on t..>> view originalWildcats sparkle with Shine's hat trick in 6-1 win
MARQUETTE, Mi. Dominik Shine's second hat trick of the season propelled the Northern Michigan hockey team to a 6-1 victory over Alaska-Anchorage Friday night at the Berry Events Center. Robbie Payne, Philip Beaulieu and Connor Frantti also chipped in goals to lift the Wildcats past the Seawolves in their most commanding win of the 2016-17 campaign. Northern Michigan dominated the first period, netting three unanswered goals and outshooting Alaska-Anchorage by a 17-4 margin. Just 2:49 into the ..>> view original
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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