Anchorage’s oldest American Legion post celebrates 90 years

Thu, Jul 2, 2009

Like communities across the nation, Anchorage embraces the Fourth of July with a bevy of traditions. One of the oldest for the city is the parade, which again this year will feature Anchorage’s American Legion Post Number One. Post One has not only participated in every single parade, it started the hallmark event.

The American Legion: Jack Henry, Post #1, Anchorage

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Sullivan takes mayor’s oath

Thu, Jul 2, 2009

Hundreds crowded the Discovery Theater yesterday to watch Dan Sullivan become the seventh elected mayor of the unified municipality of Anchorage. KSKA’s Len Anderson attended the ceremony and has this report.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Web Extra: Mayor Sullivan’s Inauguration Speech

Thu, Jul 2, 2009

After taking the oath of office Wednesday afternoon, now Mayor Dan Sullivan followed tradition by thanking his supporters and describing his administration goals. Here is that speech in its entirety.

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Land cost flap obscures archives’ value

Wed, Jul 1, 2009

Prime land in midtown Anchorage is sitting idle due to a federal-level snafu. Plans for a new Anchorage center for the National Archives and Records Administration are on hold, and an investigative report just out indicates that local developers might have doubled their money at government expense.

The National Archives: Anchorage facility

Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage

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Eagle River/Chugiak celebrates its new town center

Wed, Jul 1, 2009

Inside the new Eagle River/Chugiak Town Center. Photo by Len Anderson

Yesterday’s dedication of the new Eagle River/Chugiak Town Center shows that dreams can become reality, especially when backed by determined, broad-based community support.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Acting Mayor Claman reflects on his six month administration

Tue, Jun 30, 2009

This is the final full day for the administration of Acting Mayor Matt Claman. Tomorrow Dan Sullivan takes the oath of office as Anchorage’s new mayor. Recently, KSKA’s Len Anderson talked to Mayor Claman about his time as the city’s leader.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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First five autopsies show no suspicious circumstances

Mon, Jun 29, 2009

The Anchorage Police Department announced today that the investigations into the deaths of five homeless men during May and June show no sign of foul play.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Construction start for Knik Bridge delayed

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

The group setting Anchorage’s major transportation projects has pushed the proposed Knik Arm Bridge construction back to 2018 and then, only after the project has met certain requirements.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Assembly keeps bridge; drops status

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Last night the Anchorage assembly unanimously backed reducing the priority of the Knik Arm Bridge project. The decision was a compromise between those who want the bridge to keep its top ranking and others who want the projected stopped.

Anchorage Assembly Resolution (PDF) NOTE: The resolution was amended with the phrase, “It is not the intent of this resolution to delete the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority for the Long Range Transportation Plan” despite the title of the resolution.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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Mayor officially seeks public vote on anti-discrimination

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Once again on Tuesday night, the public hearing on the sexual orientation, anti-discrimination ordinance dominated another Anchorage Assembly meeting. Yesterday Acting Mayor Matt Claman officially announced he wants the voters, rather than the assembly decide the issue.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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