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EasyPark Lights Up Fourth Avenue with LED Snowflakes
Downtown Anchorage is shining brighter this winter as EasyPark installs 40 illuminated LED snowflakes along Fourth Avenue from A Street to E Street, adding seasonal charm and warmth to one of Anchorage’s most iconic streets. The snowflake installation complements other Park It Forward-supported projects, including the installation of the Anchorage Mushing District Arch and Illuminate Anchorage’s City of Lights program, which together are transforming downtown through light, art, and community
ACDA Releases RFI to Develop Multifamily Workforce Housing on Fireweed Lane Property
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) invites Request for Interest (RFI) from qualified developers, design teams, and housing development entities interested in working with ACDA to design, develop, and construct a multifamily workforce housing project on Fireweed Lane in Anchorage, Alaska. This RFI is intended to gauge market interest, solicit conceptual approaches, and identify qualified companies for future development of the site. Information and question submission can be found on
Red Cross of Alaska Seeking Real Heroes Nominations
Anchorage, it's time to honor our Alaskan heroes! Do you know someone, child or adult, whose courage or compassion made a real difference this year? Someone who stepped up in an emergency, saved a life, or worked tirelessly to strengthen our communities?The American Red Cross of Alaska's 26th Annual Real Heroes Awards honors extraordinary Alaskans who embody bravery, selflessness, and service. This is your chance to share their story and give them the recognition they deserve. There are 10 hero categories,
Rasmuson Foundation invests $11.9 million in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation’s board of directors approved $6.7 million in investments at its December meeting. Additionally, the board extended its Housing and Homeless Initiative through 2030 with an additional $5 million investment. These decisions bring the Foundation’s 2025 investment total to more than $27.6 million. The Foundation’s new investments support community efforts across the state, from the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak’s construction of a mariculture facility for kelp processing, to
Collaborating for Growth: How Anchorage Small Businesses Can Build Powerful Partnerships
TL;DRStrong partnerships among small business owners in Anchorage lead to shared growth, cost savings, and expanded influence. Focus on communication, complementary strengths, and formal agreements to make collaborations last. Digital tools and local networks—like Slack andHubSpot’s free CRM—can streamline teamwork and strengthen trust.The New Era of Business CollaborationAnchorage’s small business community thrives on relationships. In an economy that rewards agility and community trust, collaboration is
Best Beginnings Launches Statewide “Dolly Week” Celebration January 11–17
Alaska businesses invited to join the celebration and add their events to the Dolly Week mapBest Beginnings, Alaska’s statewide school readiness nonprofit and home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alaska, is excited to announce Dolly Week, a weeklong celebration from January 11–17 honoring the joy, connection, and early education sparked by reading together. Each month, more than 15,000 Alaska children in 142 communities receive a free, high-quality book in the mail and parent education— a
Mayor LaFrance & ACDA celebrate construction of 32 microunits supporting recovery & stability
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of Anchorage Mayor LaFrance & ACDA celebrate construction of 32 microunits supporting recovery & stabilityMayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) joined community partners today to celebrate construction progress on the Microunits for Recovery Residences at the site of the new transitional housing and behavioral health treatment project, located near the Elmore Permit Center."Each of these microunits represents a chance at recovery
New Kids Books Released
Available on Amazon Now: https://amzn.to/4iJM4qS ?? The Forest Crew’s DISCovery Adventures – A Heartwarming Tale of Teamwork, Differences & Dreams! “We’re different… but together, we shine!”Join Leo the Lion, Polly the Parrot, Tilly the Turtle, and Ollie the Owl on a magical adventure in Whisperwood Forest! When four friends with very different ideas and backgrounds head out into the forest for fun and adventure, they DISCover much more…Each Other!Perfect for ages 4–8, this vibrantly illustrated rhyming
Eight Leaders Find Renewal with Annual Sabbatical Award
Anchorage, ALASKA – Eight deserving Alaska leaders will enjoy time off to reflect andpursue personal projects with the 2026 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award. Therecipients of this year’s awards receive three to four months of time away from theirregular duties. Recipients plan to use their sabbaticals for adventures, like a 96-mile hikethrough Scotland, or restorative opportunities, like family visits to national parks. The sabbatical program provides tribal administrators and nonprofit leaders
Chugach Electric lights up holiday tables across Anchorage
350 turkeys donated to 11 local nonprofits Dinner tables across Anchorage will be brighter and more complete this holiday season, thanks to the longstanding philanthropic spirit of Chugach Electric Association, Inc. The annual turkey delivery by the member-owned cooperative is underway, with Chugach donating 350 turkeys to 11 local non-profits. Chugach gives back throughout the year, but the holiday turkey delivery is one of the utility’s favorite traditions. With inflation and other financial
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the Anchorage Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. Of the 7,500 chambers in the United States, 187 of these are Accredited. These elite chambers represent the top 3% of all chambers in the United States. “Chambers of commerce nationwide play a vital role in their communities every day,” said Raymond P. Towle, Vice President, Federation Relations and Coalition
